Methadone Clinic Troy, IL

First Step Counseling

First Step Counseling is a methadone clinic in Troy, IL. It is situated in Madison County at 504 Ohara Drive, Suite 100, 62294 zip. First Step Counseling provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, First Step Counseling offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, substance use education and group counseling. First Step Counseling provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Troy, IL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Troy 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 Troy?

  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 Troy drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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