Methadone Clinic Lawrence County, SD

Northern Hills Alcohol/drug Services Dba Compass Point

Northern Hills Alcohol/drug Services Dba Compass Point is a methadone clinic in Lawrence County, SD. It is located at 710 East Colorado Boulevard, 57783 zip. Northern Hills Alcohol/drug Services Dba Compass Point provides regular outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Northern Hills Alcohol/drug Services Dba Compass Point offers substance use education, group counseling and health education services. Northern Hills Alcohol/drug Services Dba Compass Point provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Lawrence County, SD:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County?

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

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

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

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

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