Methadone Clinic Newton, AL

Medmark Treatment Centers Dothan

Medmark Treatment Centers Dothan is a methadone clinic in Newton, AL. It is located in Houston County at 9283 U. s. Highway 84 West, 36352 zip. Medmark Treatment Centers Dothan provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Medmark Treatment Centers Dothan provides methadone maintenance and buprenorphine maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Medmark Treatment Centers Dothan offers family counseling, hepatitis education, counseling and support and health education services. Medmark Treatment Centers Dothan provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Newton, AL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Newton 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 Newton?

  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 Newton drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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