Methadone Clinic Scott County, TN

Scott County Outpatient Center

Scott County Outpatient Center is a methadone clinic in Scott County, TN. It is located at 133 West 2nd Avenue, 37841 zip. Scott County Outpatient Center provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Scott County Outpatient Center offers hepatitis education, counseling and support, individual counseling and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Scott County Outpatient Center provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Scott County, TN:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Scott 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 Scott County?

  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 Scott County drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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