Methadone Clinic Valdez, AK

Providence Health And Services Alaska Dba Providence Valdez Counseling Center

Providence Health And Services Alaska Dba Providence Valdez Counseling Center is a methadone clinic in Valdez, AK. It is located in Valdez Cordova at 911 Meals Avenue, 99686 zip. Providence Health And Services Alaska Dba Providence Valdez Counseling Center provides intensive outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Providence Health And Services Alaska Dba Providence Valdez Counseling Center offers health education services, marital/couples counseling and substance use education. Providence Health And Services Alaska Dba Providence Valdez Counseling Center provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Valdez, AK:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Valdez 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 Valdez?

  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 Valdez drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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