Methadone Clinic Murphysboro, IL

Shawnee Healthcare Murphysboro

Shawnee Healthcare Murphysboro is a methadone clinic in Murphysboro, IL. It is located in Jackson County at 7 South Hospital Drive, 62966 zip. Shawnee Healthcare Murphysboro provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Shawnee Healthcare Murphysboro provides suboxone prescription, naltrexone administration and buprenorphine maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Shawnee Healthcare Murphysboro offers individual counseling, hepatitis education, counseling and support and health education services. Shawnee Healthcare Murphysboro provides medication assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Murphysboro, IL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro?

  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 Murphysboro drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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