Methadone Clinic Prairie du Chien, WI

Gundersen Clinic Ltd Behavioral Health Department

Gundersen Clinic Ltd Behavioral Health Department is a methadone clinic in Prairie Du Chien, WI. It is situated in Crawford County at 610 East Taylor Street, 53821 zip. Gundersen Clinic Ltd Behavioral Health Department provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Gundersen Clinic Ltd Behavioral Health Department offers individual counseling, marital/couples counseling and family counseling. Gundersen Clinic Ltd Behavioral Health Department provides medication assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Prairie du Chien, WI:

• What is the difference between suboxone and methadone treatment in Prairie du Chien?

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Prairie du Chien 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 Prairie du Chien?

  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 Prairie du Chien drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Prairie du Chien 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 Prairie du Chien always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Prairie du Chien 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 Prairie du Chien?

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