Methadone Clinic Powell, TN

Cherokee Health Systems

Cherokee Health Systems is a methadone clinic in Powell, TN. It is located in Knox County at 7714 Conner Road, Suite 105, 37849 zip. Cherokee Health Systems provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Cherokee Health Systems offers substance use education, marital/couples counseling and individual counseling. Cherokee Health Systems provides medication assisted services to women and men. Cherokee Health Systems also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Powell, TN:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Powell 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 Powell?

  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 Powell drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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