Methadone Clinic Athens, TN

Hiwassee Mental Health Center Athens

Hiwassee Mental Health Center Athens is a methadone clinic in Athens, TN. It is located in Mcminn County at 1805 Ingleside Avenue, 37303 zip. Hiwassee Mental Health Center Athens provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Hiwassee Mental Health Center Athens provides relapse prevention from naltrexone and naltrexone administration. Other than methadone treatment, Hiwassee Mental Health Center Athens offers family counseling, marital/couples counseling and individual counseling. Hiwassee Mental Health Center Athens provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

Health Connect America

Health Connect America is a methadone treatment facility in Athens, Tennessee. It is located in Mcminn County at 808 South White Street, 37303 zip. Health Connect America provides intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Health Connect America offers individual counseling, family counseling and group counseling. Health Connect America provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Athens, TN:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Athens 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 Athens?

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

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

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

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

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