FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FHS staff is experienced in tapering patients off the medication. A tapering schedule is determined by you and your treatment team. This is done slowly over time to reduce/eliminate negative side effects of the taper.

Yes, Counseling is required by all insurance companies and is an important part of your treatment. At FHS, counseling is offered on-site and is scheduled the same day as your doctor appointments.

Yes, at FHS medical appointments, counseling appointments and drug tests are scheduled during the same appointment. As a state licensed drug and alcohol treatment program FHS is required to drug test patients.

At FHS, we recognize that relapse is sometimes a part of the recovery process. If relapse occurs, your individualized treatment plan may be adjusted to address the relapse. Relapse prevention techniques are taught and practiced during the course of treatment. Additionally, FHS offers various group counseling sessions that can be used to address relapse.

No, benzodiazepines are not safe to take with Suboxone/Zubsolv. Please talk to your doctor about safely tapering off. Once in treatment, FHS can assist you in finding a provider to prescribe alternatives.

FHS focuses on recovery from all drugs and alcohol. Your individualized treatment plan may address ongoing marijuana use.

Yes, FHS would need documentation of your prescriptions and the ability to coordinate with the prescribing doctors.

FHS accepts most major insurance plans including Medicaid. Please contact us by phone to see if we accept your insurance. Every insurance plan’s coverage for substance abuse treatment can vary, so be sure to call them to see what your benefits are. We only accept insured patients we do not accept self-pay.