Methadone Clinic Wapato, WA

Merit Resource Services Wapato

Merit Resource Services Wapato is a methadone clinic in Wapato, WA. It is located in Yakima County at 312 West 2nd Street, 98951 zip. Merit Resource Services Wapato provides intensive outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Merit Resource Services Wapato offers group counseling, hepatitis education, counseling and support and substance use education. Merit Resource Services Wapato provides medication-assisted services to women and men. Merit Resource Services Wapato also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Wapato, WA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Wapato 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 Wapato?

  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 Wapato drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Wapato 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 Wapato always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Wapato 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 Wapato?

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