Methadone Clinic Merrill, WI

North Central Healthcare Merrill

North Central Healthcare Merrill is a methadone clinic in Merrill, WI. It is located in Lincoln County at 607 North Sales Street, Suite 309, 54452 zip. North Central Healthcare Merrill provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. North Central Healthcare Merrill provides relapse prevention from naltrexone and naltrexone administration. Other than methadone treatment, North Central Healthcare Merrill offers individual counseling, employment counseling or training and substance use education. North Central Healthcare Merrill provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Merrill, WI:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Merrill 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 Merrill?

  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 Merrill drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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