Methadone Clinic King Cove, AK

Eastern Aleutian Tribes Inc King Cove Substance Abuse Program

Eastern Aleutian Tribes Inc King Cove Substance Abuse Program is a methadone clinic in King Cove, AK. It is situated in Aleutians East at 100 Slocum Drive, 99612 zip. Eastern Aleutian Tribes Inc King Cove Substance Abuse Program provides intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Eastern Aleutian Tribes Inc King Cove Substance Abuse Program provides buprenorphine maintenance, naltrexone administration and suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, Eastern Aleutian Tribes Inc King Cove Substance Abuse Program offers health education services, substance use education and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Eastern Aleutian Tribes Inc King Cove Substance Abuse Program provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in King Cove, AK:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in King Cove 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 King Cove?

  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 King Cove drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in King Cove 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 King Cove always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in King Cove 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 King Cove?

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