Methadone Clinic Colbert County, AL

Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc is a methadone clinic in Colbert County, AL. It is situated at 3430 North Jackson Highway, 35660 zip. Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc provides buprenorphine maintenance and methadone maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc offers employment counseling or training, individual counseling and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Colbert County, AL:

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

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

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

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

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

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