Methadone Clinic Hammond, IN

Fresh Start Counseling Services

Fresh Start Counseling Services is a methadone clinic in Hammond, IN. It is located in Lake County at 7108 Calumet Avenue, 46324 zip. Fresh Start Counseling Services provides intensive outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Fresh Start Counseling Services offers substance use education, group counseling and marital/couples counseling. Fresh Start Counseling Services provides medication assisted services to men and women. Fresh Start Counseling Services also offers treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Hammond, IN:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Hammond 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 Hammond?

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

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

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

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

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