What is Methadone?

Methadone is a rigorously well-tested medication that is safe and efficacious for the treatment of narcotic withdrawal and dependence. For more than 30 years this synthetic narcotic has been used to treat opioid addiction. Heroin releases an excess of dopamine in the body and causes users to need an opiate continuously occupying the opioid receptor in the brain.

Methadone occupies this receptor and is the stabilizing factor that permits addicts on methadone to change their behavior and to discontinue heroin use. Taken orally once a day, methadone suppresses narcotic withdrawal for between 24 and 36 hours. Because methadone is effective in eliminating withdrawal symptoms, it is used in detoxifying opiate addicts. It is, however, only effective in cases of addiction to heroin, morphine, and other opioid drugs, and it is not an effective treatment for other drugs of abuse. Methadone reduces the cravings associated with heroin use and blocks the high from heroin, but it does not provide the euphoric rush. Consequently, methadone patients do not experience the extreme highs and lows that result from the waxing and waning of heroin in blood levels. Ultimately, the patient remains physically dependent on the opioid, but is freed from the uncontrolled, compulsive, and disruptive behavior seen in heroin addicts.

Information courtesy of: www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov

Welcome

Vegas Valley Treatment Center is a locally owned and operated methadone clinic, whom is not affiliated with any other methadone clinic's in the Las Vegas Valley. VVTC Offers a professional and friendly staff who are experienced at all levels of the methadone process. Some of the benefits of visiting the Vegas Valley Treatment center are:

Never an intake FEE when transferring from another clinic
Professional, Friendly, Experienced staff at all levels with a low employee turnover rate
Local Ownership - Not affiliated with any other Clinic in TOWN - Independent, Low Overhead, Clean, Newly Remodeled Office
All Major Credit Cards Accepted
Low Weekly, Daily & Other Fee's
Computerized Check-in, dosing and Signature
EASY TRANSFERS - As a Patient you have a legal right to transfer and have your records and dosing information transferred with you. You will dose the day you transfer as long as you haven't dosed that day.
Medicaid / Hats / HPN accepted

Want to loose your bad habit today! Come in and see one of our qualified professional counselors. Walk-In's are always welcome.

Fee's

$45.00 Per week or $10.00 per DAY

Hours of Operation

Vegas Valley Treatment Center is open to the public Monday through Friday: 5 A.M. to 1 P.M. and on Saturdays from 6 A.M. to 8 A.M.