Methadone Clinic Norlina, NC

Lake Area Counseling Halfway House

Lake Area Counseling Halfway House is a methadone clinic in Norlina, NC. It is situated in Warren County at 519 Walker Avenue, 27563 zip. Lake Area Counseling Halfway House provides full residential treatment and long-term residential treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Lake Area Counseling Halfway House offers substance use education, employment counseling or training and individual counseling. Lake Area Counseling Halfway House provides medication-assisted services to men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Norlina, NC:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Norlina 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 Norlina?

  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 Norlina drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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