Methadone Clinic Christopher, IL

Christopher Rea Clinic

Christopher Rea Clinic is a methadone clinic in Christopher, IL. It is situated in Franklin County at 4241 State Highway 14, P. o. Box 155, 62822 zip. Christopher Rea Clinic provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Christopher Rea Clinic offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, substance use education and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Christopher Rea Clinic provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Christopher, IL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Christopher 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 Christopher?

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

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

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

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

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