Methadone Clinic Fort Atkinson, WI

Fort Healthcare Behavioral Health

Fort Healthcare Behavioral Health is a methadone clinic in Fort Atkinson, WI. It is located in Jefferson County at 500 Mcmillen Street, 53538 zip. Fort Healthcare Behavioral Health provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Fort Healthcare Behavioral Health provides suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, Fort Healthcare Behavioral Health offers health education services, family counseling and substance use education. Fort Healthcare Behavioral Health provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Fort Atkinson, WI:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson?

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

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

  Each methadone clinic in Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson?

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