Methadone Clinic Tompkinsville, KY

Lifeskills Inc Monroe County Service Center

Lifeskills Inc Monroe County Service Center is a methadone clinic in Tompkinsville, KY. It is situated in Monroe County at 800 North Main Street, 42167 zip. Lifeskills Inc Monroe County Service Center provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Lifeskills Inc Monroe County Service Center offers health education services, family counseling and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Lifeskills Inc Monroe County Service Center provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Tompkinsville, KY:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Tompkinsville 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 Tompkinsville?

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

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

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

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

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