Methadone Clinic Hixson, TN

Renu Chattanooga

Renu Chattanooga is a methadone clinic in Hixson, TN. It is situated in Hamilton County at 5870 Highway 153, Suite 104, 37343 zip. Renu Chattanooga provides outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Renu Chattanooga provides buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, Renu Chattanooga offers substance use education, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Renu Chattanooga provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Hixson, TN:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Hixson 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 Hixson?

  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 Hixson drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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