Methadone Clinic Girdwood, AK

Mountain Minds Matter

Mountain Minds Matter is a methadone clinic in Girdwood, AK. It is situated in Anchorage at 273 Crystal Mountain Road, Suite 3, 99587 zip. Mountain Minds Matter provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Mountain Minds Matter offers employment counseling or training, family counseling and substance use education. Mountain Minds Matter provides medication-assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Girdwood, AK:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Girdwood 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 Girdwood?

  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 Girdwood drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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