Methadone Clinic Skamania County, WA

Skamania County Community Health

Skamania County Community Health is a methadone clinic in Skamania County, WA. It is located at 710 Sw Rock Creek Drive, P. o. Box 1492, 98648 zip. Skamania County Community Health provides intensive outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Skamania County Community Health offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, health education services and individual counseling. Skamania County Community Health provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Skamania County, WA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Skamania 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 Skamania County?

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

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

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

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

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