Methadone Clinic Opelika, AL

East Alabama Mental Health Center Opelika Addiction Center

East Alabama Mental Health Center Opelika Addiction Center is a methadone clinic in Opelika, AL. It is situated in Lee County at 2300 Center Hills Drive, 36801 zip. East Alabama Mental Health Center Opelika Addiction Center provides intensive outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, East Alabama Mental Health Center Opelika Addiction Center offers health education services, substance use education and hepatitis education, counseling and support. East Alabama Mental Health Center Opelika Addiction Center provides medication assisted treatment to women and men. East Alabama Mental Health Center Opelika Addiction Center also offers treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Opelika, AL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Opelika 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 Opelika?

  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 Opelika drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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