Methadone Clinic Shawneetown, IL

Egyptian Public And Mental Health Department

Egyptian Public And Mental Health Department is a methadone clinic in Shawneetown, IL. It is located in Gallatin County at 9520 Goldhill Road, 62984 zip. Egyptian Public And Mental Health Department provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Egyptian Public And Mental Health Department offers marital/couples counseling, employment counseling or training and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Egyptian Public And Mental Health Department provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Shawneetown, IL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Shawneetown 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 Shawneetown?

  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 Shawneetown drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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