Methadone Clinic Onarga, IL

Nexus Adolescent Chemical Health

Nexus Adolescent Chemical Health is a methadone clinic in Onarga, IL. It is situated in Iroquois County at 118 East Lincoln Avenue, 60955 zip. Nexus Adolescent Chemical Health provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Nexus Adolescent Chemical Health offers group counseling, substance use education and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Nexus Adolescent Chemical Health provides medication-assisted services to men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Onarga, IL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Onarga 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 Onarga?

  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 Onarga drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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