Methadone Clinic Blaine, TN

Cherokee Health Systems

Cherokee Health Systems is a methadone clinic in Blaine, TN. It is located in Grainger County at 180 Emory Road, 37709 zip. Cherokee Health Systems provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Cherokee Health Systems offers marital/couples counseling, health education services and group counseling. Cherokee Health Systems provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Blaine, TN:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Blaine 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 Blaine?

  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 Blaine drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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