Methadone Clinic CHOCTAW County, AL

West Alabama Mental Health Center

West Alabama Mental Health Center is a methadone clinic in Choctaw County, AL. It is situated at 401 Rodgers Street, 36904 zip. West Alabama Mental Health Center provides intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, West Alabama Mental Health Center offers marital/couples counseling, group counseling and family counseling. West Alabama Mental Health Center provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in CHOCTAW County, AL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in CHOCTAW 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 CHOCTAW County?

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

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

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

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

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