Methadone Clinic Ruidoso, NM

Presbyterian Medical Service

Presbyterian Medical Service is a methadone clinic in Ruidoso, NM. It is situated in Lincoln County at 1400 Sudderth Drive, 88345 zip. Presbyterian Medical Service provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Presbyterian Medical Service provides suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, Presbyterian Medical Service offers vocational training and educational support, substance use education and group counseling. Presbyterian Medical Service provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Ruidoso, NM:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Ruidoso 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 Ruidoso?

  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 Ruidoso drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Ruidoso 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 Ruidoso always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Ruidoso 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 Ruidoso?

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