Methadone Clinic Lafayette, TN

Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare System Valley Ridge

Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare System Valley Ridge is a methadone clinic in Lafayette, TN. It is located in Macon County at 101 Bratton Avenue, 37083 zip. Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare System Valley Ridge provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare System Valley Ridge provides relapse prevention from naltrexone and naltrexone administration. Other than methadone treatment, Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare System Valley Ridge offers substance use education, family counseling and group counseling. Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare System Valley Ridge provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Lafayette, TN:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Lafayette 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 Lafayette?

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

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

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

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

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