Methadone Clinic Ellsworth County, KS

Counseling Inc

Counseling Inc is a methadone clinic in Ellsworth County, KS. It is located at 525 East 3rd Street, P. o. Box 84, 67439 zip. Counseling Inc provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Counseling Inc offers substance use education, marital/couples counseling and family counseling. Counseling Inc provides medication-assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Ellsworth County, KS:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Ellsworth County 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 Ellsworth County?

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

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

  Each methadone clinic in Ellsworth County 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 Ellsworth County always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Ellsworth County 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 Ellsworth County?

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