Methadone Clinic Mercer County, OH

Foundations Behavioral Health Services

Foundations Behavioral Health Services is a methadone clinic in Mercer County, OH. It is situated at 4761 State Route 29, 45822 zip. Foundations Behavioral Health Services provides regular outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Foundations Behavioral Health Services offers group counseling, family counseling and marital/couples counseling. Foundations Behavioral Health Services provides medication-assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Mercer County, OH:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Mercer 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 Mercer County?

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

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

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

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

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