Methadone Clinic University Place, WA

Consejo Counseling And Referral Services Tacoma Branch

Consejo Counseling And Referral Services Tacoma Branch is a methadone clinic in University Place, WA. It is situated in Pierce County at 5915 Orchard Street West, Unit B, 98467 zip. Consejo Counseling And Referral Services Tacoma Branch provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Consejo Counseling And Referral Services Tacoma Branch offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, marital/couples counseling and family counseling. Consejo Counseling And Referral Services Tacoma Branch provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men. Consejo Counseling And Referral Services Tacoma Branch also offers treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in University Place, WA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in University Place 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 University Place?

  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 University Place drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in University Place 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 University Place always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in University Place 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 University Place?

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