Methadone Clinic New Roads, LA

Pointe Coupee Human Services Center

Pointe Coupee Human Services Center is a methadone clinic in New Roads, LA. It is located in Pointe Coupee Parish at 282 Hospital Road, Suite A, 70760 zip. Pointe Coupee Human Services Center provides intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Pointe Coupee Human Services Center offers family counseling, group counseling and substance use education. Pointe Coupee Human Services Center provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in New Roads, LA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in New Roads 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 New Roads?

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

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

  Each methadone clinic in New Roads 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 New Roads always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in New Roads 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 New Roads?

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