Methadone Clinic Arenac County, MI

Sterling Area Health Center Behavioral Healthcare Services

Sterling Area Health Center Behavioral Healthcare Services is a methadone clinic in Arenac County, MI. It is located at 725 East State Street, 48659 zip. Sterling Area Health Center Behavioral Healthcare Services provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Sterling Area Health Center Behavioral Healthcare Services offers substance use education, marital/couples counseling and group counseling. Sterling Area Health Center Behavioral Healthcare Services provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Arenac County, MI:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Arenac 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 Arenac County?

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

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

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

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

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