Methadone Clinic West Jefferson, NC

Yadkin Valley Extended Services

Yadkin Valley Extended Services is a methadone clinic in West Jefferson, NC. It is situated in Ashe County at 106 South Jefferson Avenue, P. o. Box 1337, 28694 zip. Yadkin Valley Extended Services provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Yadkin Valley Extended Services offers substance use education, health education services and marital/couples counseling. Yadkin Valley Extended Services provides medication-assisted services to women and men. Yadkin Valley Extended Services also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in West Jefferson, NC:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson?

  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 West Jefferson drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson?

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