Methadone Clinic Oelwein, IA

Northeast Iowa Mental Health Center Dba Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health

Northeast Iowa Mental Health Center Dba Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health is a methadone clinic in Oelwein, IA. It is situated in Fayette County at 36 South Frederick Avenue, 50662 zip. Northeast Iowa Mental Health Center Dba Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health provides intensive outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Northeast Iowa Mental Health Center Dba Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health offers substance use education, group counseling and marital/couples counseling. Northeast Iowa Mental Health Center Dba Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Oelwein, IA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Oelwein 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 Oelwein?

  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 Oelwein drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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