Methadone Clinic Brookings County, SD

East Central Behavioral Health

East Central Behavioral Health is a methadone clinic in Brookings County, SD. It is situated at 211 4th Street, 57006 zip. East Central Behavioral Health provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, East Central Behavioral Health offers individual counseling, group counseling and family counseling. East Central Behavioral Health provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men. East Central Behavioral Health also supports Spanish patients for addiction treatment.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Brookings County, SD:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Brookings 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 Brookings County?

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

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

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

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

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