Methadone Clinic Chugiak, AK

Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc Ernie Turner Center

Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc Ernie Turner Center is a methadone clinic in Chugiak, AK. It is located in Anchorage at 30881 Eklutna Lake Road, 99567 zip. Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc Ernie Turner Center provides short-term residential treatment, full residential treatment and long-term residential treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc Ernie Turner Center offers family counseling, substance use education and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc Ernie Turner Center provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Chugiak, AK:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Chugiak 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 Chugiak?

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

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

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

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

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