Methadone Clinic Plaquemine, LA

Iberville Parish Substance Abuse Cnt

Iberville Parish Substance Abuse Cnt is a methadone clinic in Plaquemine, LA. It is located in Iberville Parish at 24705 Plaza Drive, Suite B, 70764 zip. Iberville Parish Substance Abuse Cnt provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Iberville Parish Substance Abuse Cnt offers substance use education, group counseling and individual counseling. Iberville Parish Substance Abuse Cnt provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Plaquemine, LA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Plaquemine 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 Plaquemine?

  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 Plaquemine drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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