Methadone Clinic Alexander County, NC

Addiction Recovery Medical Services

Addiction Recovery Medical Services is a methadone clinic in Alexander County, NC. It is situated at 31 East Main Avenue, 28681 zip. Addiction Recovery Medical Services provides outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Addiction Recovery Medical Services provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, suboxone prescription and methadone detox. Other than methadone treatment, Addiction Recovery Medical Services offers family counseling, hepatitis education, counseling and support and substance use education. Addiction Recovery Medical Services provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Alexander County, NC:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Alexander County 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 Alexander County?

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

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

  Each methadone clinic in Alexander County 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 Alexander County always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Alexander County 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 Alexander County?

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