Methadone Clinic Harlan, IA

Myrtue Medical Behavioral Health

Myrtue Medical Behavioral Health is a methadone clinic in Harlan, IA. It is situated in Shelby County at 1303 Garfield Avenue, 51537 zip. Myrtue Medical Behavioral Health provides regular outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Myrtue Medical Behavioral Health offers substance use education, employment counseling or training and marital/couples counseling. Myrtue Medical Behavioral Health provides medication assisted treatment to men and women. Myrtue Medical Behavioral Health also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Harlan, IA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Harlan 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 Harlan?

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

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

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

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

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