Methadone Clinic Kodiak Island, AK

Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center

Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center is a methadone clinic in Kodiak Island, AK. It is situated at 717 East Rezanof Drive, 99615 zip. Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center provides intensive outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center offers substance use education, family counseling and marital/couples counseling. Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center provides medication assisted treatment to women and men. Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center also supports Tagalog and Spanish patients for drug addiction treatment.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Kodiak Island, AK:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Kodiak Island 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 Kodiak Island?

  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 Kodiak Island drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Kodiak Island 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 Kodiak Island always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Kodiak Island 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 Kodiak Island?

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