Methadone Clinic Winterhaven, CA

Fort Yuma Alcohol And Drug Abuse Prevention Program

Fort Yuma Alcohol And Drug Abuse Prevention Program is a methadone clinic in Winterhaven, CA. It is located in Imperial County at 1888 San Pasqual School Road, 92283 zip. Fort Yuma Alcohol And Drug Abuse Prevention Program provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Fort Yuma Alcohol And Drug Abuse Prevention Program offers substance use education, individual counseling and employment counseling or training. Fort Yuma Alcohol And Drug Abuse Prevention Program provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Winterhaven, CA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Winterhaven 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 Winterhaven?

  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 Winterhaven drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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