Methadone Clinic Decatur, TX

Star Council

Star Council is a methadone clinic in Decatur, TX. It is situated in Wise County at 1106 East Business 380, 76234 zip. Star Council provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Star Council offers employment counseling or training, marital/couples counseling and health education services. Star Council provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Decatur, TX:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Decatur 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 Decatur?

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

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

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

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

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