Alaska · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Big Lake, AK
For those in Big Lake, Alaska considering methadone treatment, there are 4 certified opioid treatment programs within 25 miles of the community. The closest program is approximately 19.8 miles away, so regular visits will require some travel. This page can help you learn about medication-assisted treatment options in your area, including methadone services and the counseling support that plays an important role in recovery from opioid use disorder.
Clinics by distance from Big Lake
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- 1Community Medical Services19.8 mi
- 2Narcotic Drug Treatment Center Inc21.0 mi
- 3Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Ctr22.6 mi
- 4Community Medical Services23.6 mi
- Center
- Big Lake city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
- Pins
- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Big Lake
4 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 19.8 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Community Medical Services
2521 East Mountain Village Drive, Suite F
Wasilla, AK 99654- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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2 21.0 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Narcotic Drug Treatment Center Inc
1015 East 6th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501- Methadone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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3 22.6 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Ctr
3230 C Street, Suite 100
Anchorage, AK 99503- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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4 23.6 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Community Medical Services
4335 Laurel Street
Anchorage, AK 99508- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 4
- to the nearest program
- 19.8 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 4
- also offer buprenorphine
- 3
- people in Big Lake
- 3,833
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 29
What methadone treatment is
Methadone is a long-acting opioid medication used in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. Taken once daily under supervision at a clinic near Big Lake, it reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings without producing the highs associated with short-acting opioids. It has been used in Alaska and nationwide for decades and is approved by federal health authorities as a recognized treatment option.
Your first visit
A first appointment at a Big Lake methadone clinic focuses on assessment and orientation. Staff gather information about the patient's medical history and substance use, and explain what daily attendance will look like. Methadone is a long-acting medication, so clinicians take care in determining an appropriate starting dose. Patients may not receive a dose until the evaluation is complete.
Paying for methadone in Alaska
Methadone maintenance in Big Lake is covered by many insurance sources. Because Alaska adopted the ACA Medicaid expansion, eligibility now reaches most adults with low incomes, making public coverage the most common payment route. Employer plans and Marketplace policies also frequently include medication-assisted treatment, though copays and prior authorization rules can vary between insurers.
Take-home doses
Stability matters in take-home decisions. Clinics look at regular attendance, absence of active substance use, absence of serious behavioral problems, and no recent diversion when evaluating a patient. Whether the doses can be safely transported and stored is also part of the assessment. Programs apply these federal considerations according to their own policies.
Choosing a clinic
Before enrolling, ask each clinic how new patients are admitted, whether there is a waitlist, and what documents to bring. Knowing the intake process in advance makes your first appointment smoother and helps you compare programs near Big Lake.
Questions to ask a clinic
- What are the rules around take-home medication privileges?
- How often do I need to visit the clinic?
- Is counseling included with the medication program?
- How much does treatment cost with insurance?
- Do you treat pregnant patients in your program?
- What happens if I miss a dose one day?
Methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone compared
All three are FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder. A clinician helps decide which fits.
| Medication | How it is taken | Where you get it | Daily clinic visits | Who prescribes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methadone | Liquid, tablet or dissolvable wafer by mouth, once a day | Only at a certified opioid treatment program | Usually yes at first; federal rules allow take-home doses from early in treatment at the clinic's discretion | The program's medical staff, under federal treatment program rules |
| Buprenorphine | Film or tablet under the tongue daily, or a weekly or monthly injection | A pharmacy with a prescription, a doctor's office, or a treatment program | Usually no | Any clinician whose DEA registration covers Schedule III medications |
| Naltrexone | Monthly injection (extended-release) or a daily tablet | Injection at a clinic or doctor's office; tablets from a pharmacy | No; you must be off opioids for 7 to 10 days before starting | Any licensed prescriber |
Treatment in Alaska
- certified programs listed in Alaska
- 8
- of them confirm Medicaid
- 100%
Places with the most programs nearby
- Big Lake, AK4 programs
- Anchorage, AK3 programs
- Hope, AK3 programs
- Craig, AK1 program
- Eielson AFB, AK1 program
Questions about methadone clinics near Big Lake
How many methadone treatment programs are near Big Lake, AK?
4 certified opioid treatment programs are listed within 25 miles of Big Lake, AK; 3 confirm they offer methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Big Lake?
Community Medical Services is the closest listed clinic, 19.8 miles from Big Lake by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Big Lake accept Medicaid?
4 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Big Lake also offer buprenorphine?
3 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Big Lake itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Big Lake itself.