Methadone Clinic Shelby County, TX

Medmark Treatment Centers Center

Medmark Treatment Centers Center is a methadone clinic in Shelby County, TX. It is located at 1110 Teneha Street, Suite 5, 75935 zip. Medmark Treatment Centers Center provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and outpatient treatment. Medmark Treatment Centers Center provides buprenorphine maintenance and methadone maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Medmark Treatment Centers Center offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, hepatitis education, counseling and support and marital/couples counseling. Medmark Treatment Centers Center provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Shelby County, TX:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Shelby County 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 Shelby County?

  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 Shelby County drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Shelby County 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 Shelby County always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Shelby County 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 Shelby County?

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