Methadone Clinic Sawyer, MN

Mash Ka Wisen Treatment Center

Mash Ka Wisen Treatment Center is a methadone clinic in Sawyer, MN. It is situated in Carlton County at 1150 Mission Road, P. o. Box 66, 55780 zip. Mash Ka Wisen Treatment Center provides full residential treatment and short-term residential treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Mash Ka Wisen Treatment Center offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, marital/couples counseling and health education services. Mash Ka Wisen Treatment Center provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Sawyer, MN:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Sawyer 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 Sawyer?

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

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

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

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

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