Methadone Clinic Artesia, NM

Presbyterian Medical Services (pms) Artesia Health Resources

Presbyterian Medical Services pms Artesia Health Resources is a methadone clinic in Artesia, NM. It is situated in Eddy County at 1105 Memorial Drive, 88210 zip. Presbyterian Medical Services pms Artesia Health Resources provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Presbyterian Medical Services pms Artesia Health Resources provides suboxone prescription and buprenorphine maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Presbyterian Medical Services pms Artesia Health Resources offers hepatitis education, counseling and support, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and marital/couples counseling. Presbyterian Medical Services pms Artesia Health Resources provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Artesia, NM:

• What is the difference between suboxone and methadone treatment in Artesia?

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Artesia is often similar to the treatment received at a methadone clinic. Both of the medication assisted treatment options work by reducing narcotic and opioid cravings for those who are addicted. A big difference between suboxone and methadone is that suboxone can be prescribed by doctors, while methadone treatment needs to be received at a clinic.

• What other services are available at methadone clinics in Artesia?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout New Mexico. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Artesia drug rehabs.

• Do I need to make an appointment before receiving methadone treatment?

  Each methadone clinic in Artesia has its own policy about what patients they will take. However, most clinics will accept both walk-ins and those who have made a previous appointment. It is usually a good idea to call ahead of time just to confirm availability.

• Is methadone treatment in Artesia always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Artesia are available both in residential format, also known as inpatient, as well as outpatient format. Having both options allows addicted individuals to choose whether inpatient or outpatient clinical treatment will work better for their lifestyle.

• What medication assisted treatment options are available in Artesia?

  There are a total of 3 medication assisted therapies that can be received in Artesia: methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone) and Naltrexone. All three are approved by the FDA for drug addiction treatment. Methadone is the one that is most commonly used in addiction clinics.