Methadone Clinic Mineral Wells, TX

Star Council

Star Council is a methadone clinic in Mineral Wells, TX. It is located in Palo Pinto County at 4113a Highway 180 East, Suite C, 76067 zip. Star Council provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Star Council offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, group counseling and employment counseling or training. Star Council provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Mineral Wells, TX:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells?

  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 Mineral Wells drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells?

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