Methadone Clinic Arcata, CA

United Indian Health Services

United Indian Health Services is a methadone clinic in Arcata, CA. It is located in Humboldt County at 1600 Weeot Way, 95521 zip. United Indian Health Services provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and outpatient treatment. United Indian Health Services provides buprenorphine maintenance, naltrexone administration and suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, United Indian Health Services offers health education services, family counseling and individual counseling. United Indian Health Services provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Arcata, CA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Arcata 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 Arcata?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout California. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Arcata drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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