Methadone Clinic Ellsworth, KS

Counseling Inc

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

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Ellsworth, KS:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Ellsworth 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?

  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 drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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