Methadone Clinic Wahkiakum County, WA

Wahkiakum County Hhs Substance Use Disorder Program

Wahkiakum County Hhs Substance Use Disorder Program is a methadone clinic in Wahkiakum County, WA. It is located at 42 Elochoman Valley Road, 98612 zip. Wahkiakum County Hhs Substance Use Disorder Program provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Wahkiakum County Hhs Substance Use Disorder Program offers health education services, substance use education and marital/couples counseling. Wahkiakum County Hhs Substance Use Disorder Program provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Wahkiakum County, WA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Wahkiakum 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 Wahkiakum 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 Wahkiakum County drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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