Methadone Clinic Clintwood, VA

Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services

Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services is a methadone clinic in Clintwood, VA. It is located in Dickenson County at 440 Fox Town Road, 24228 zip. Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services provides suboxone prescription and buprenorphine maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services offers individual counseling, marital/couples counseling and substance use education. Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Clintwood, VA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Clintwood 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 Clintwood?

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

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

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

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

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