Methadone Clinic Forest County, WI

Forest County Potawatomi Aoda Program

Forest County Potawatomi Aoda Program is a methadone clinic in Forest County, WI. It is situated at 8201 Mish Ko Swen Drive, 54520 zip. Forest County Potawatomi Aoda Program provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Forest County Potawatomi Aoda Program provides naltrexone administration, buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, Forest County Potawatomi Aoda Program offers hepatitis education, counseling and support, health education services and individual counseling. Forest County Potawatomi Aoda Program provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Forest County, WI:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Forest 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 Forest County?

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

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

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

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

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