Methadone Clinic Paw Paw, MI

Van Buren Community Mental Health Authority

Van Buren Community Mental Health Authority is a methadone clinic in Paw Paw, MI. It is situated in Van Buren County at 801 Hazen Street, Suite B, 49079 zip. Van Buren Community Mental Health Authority provides regular outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Van Buren Community Mental Health Authority offers substance use education, group counseling and individual counseling. Van Buren Community Mental Health Authority provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Paw Paw, MI:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw?

  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 Paw Paw drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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