Methadone Clinic Palmer, AK

Akeela Inc Mat-su Outpatient Services

Akeela Inc Mat-su Outpatient Services is a methadone clinic in Palmer, AK. It is located in Matanuska Susitna at 561 South Denali Street, Suite F, 99645 zip. Akeela Inc Mat-su Outpatient Services provides intensive outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Akeela Inc Mat-su Outpatient Services offers individual counseling, family counseling and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Akeela Inc Mat-su Outpatient Services provides medication-assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Palmer, AK:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Palmer 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 Palmer?

  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 Palmer drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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