Methadone Clinic Key West, FL

Guidance Care Center Inc Key West

Guidance Care Center Inc Key West is a methadone clinic in Key West, FL. It is situated in Monroe County at 1205 4th Street, 33040 zip. Guidance Care Center Inc Key West provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Guidance Care Center Inc Key West provides suboxone prescription, relapse prevention from naltrexone and buprenorphine maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Guidance Care Center Inc Key West offers family counseling, health education services and substance use education. Guidance Care Center Inc Key West provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Key West, FL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Key West 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 Key West?

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

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

  Each methadone clinic in Key West 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 Key West always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Key West 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 Key West?

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