Methadone Clinic Mississippi County, MO

Family Counseling Center Inc Behavioral Health

Family Counseling Center Inc Behavioral Health is a methadone clinic in Mississippi County, MO. It is located at 801 East Marshall Street, 63834 zip. Family Counseling Center Inc Behavioral Health provides outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Family Counseling Center Inc Behavioral Health offers health education services, marital/couples counseling and employment counseling or training. Family Counseling Center Inc Behavioral Health provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Mississippi County, MO:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Mississippi 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 Mississippi County?

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

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

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

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

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