Methadone Clinic Los Alamos, NM

Los Alamos Family Council Inc

Los Alamos Family Council Inc is a methadone clinic in Los Alamos, NM. It is situated in Los Alamos County at 1505 15th Street, Suite C, 87544 zip. Los Alamos Family Council Inc provides regular outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Los Alamos Family Council Inc offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, substance use education and family counseling. Los Alamos Family Council Inc provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Los Alamos, NM:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos?

  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 Los Alamos drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos?

  There are a total of 3 medication assisted therapies that can be received in Los Alamos: 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.