Embracia Health - Austin Texas

Embracia Health - Austin, TX

Embracia Health is treatment center located at 503 West 41st Street in the 78751 zip code in Austin, TX that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts people with trauma, people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and people with co-occurring substance use and pain into its treatment service. Embracia Health provides buprenorphine maintenance, buprenorphine detox and naltrexone administration to adults and young adults. Embracia Health also includes detoxification services and offers opioid detox, alcohol detox and methamphetamines detoxification.

Address: 503 West 41st Street, Austin, TX 78751

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. Type Of Treatment
  6. Pharmacotherapies
  7. FacilityOwnership
  8. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  9. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  10. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  11. Screening & Testing
  12. Transitional Services
  13. Ancillary Services
  14. Other Addictions Treatment
  15. Detoxification
  16. Facility Smoking Policy
  17. Age Groups Accepted
  18. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on Embracia Health in Austin, TX:

Types of Care at Embracia Health

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Embracia Health

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Embracia Health

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Embracia Health

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Embracia Health

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Embracia Health

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

FacilityOwnership at Embracia Health

  • a private for-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Embracia Health

  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Embracia Health

  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with trauma
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Embracia Health

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Embracia Health

  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Embracia Health

  • Aftercare/continuing care

Ancillary Services at Embracia Health

  • mental health services

Other Addictions Treatment at Embracia Health

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder

Detoxification at Embracia Health

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • methamphetamines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Facility Smoking Policy at Embracia Health

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Embracia Health

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Embracia Health

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 512-551-8545

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

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Is Methadone a safe option for addiction treatment?

Methadone treatment can be a safe and effective option for individuals struggling with opioid addiction, especially when administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment program, such as the one that can be found at Embracia Health. Methadone is an opioid medication that is used to help manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making it easier for individuals to reduce or quit their use of other opioids like heroin or prescription painkillers.

Here are some key points to consider regarding the safety of methadone treatment:

  1. Supervised Administration: Methadone treatment is typically provided through opioid treatment programs (OTPs) or clinics where patients receive a daily dose of methadone under the supervision of healthcare professionals. This helps reduce the risk of misuse and overdose.

  2. Reduces Withdrawal Symptoms: Methadone can alleviate the severe withdrawal symptoms associated with opioids, which can be a significant barrier to recovery. This can enhance the patient's quality of life and make it easier for them to engage in therapy and counseling.

  3. Harm Reduction: Methadone maintenance treatment can be viewed as a harm reduction approach. While it doesn't necessarily lead to immediate abstinence, it reduces the risks associated with illicit opioid use, such as overdose and the transmission of infectious diseases (e.g., HIV and hepatitis).

  4. Individualized Treatment: Methadone treatment should be individualized to meet the unique needs of each patient. The dose is typically adjusted based on the patient's response and progress in treatment.

  5. Legal Regulation: Methadone clinics and providers are subject to strict regulations and oversight by government agencies to ensure safety and appropriate use of the medication.

However, it's important to note that methadone is an opioid itself and can be habit-forming. When taken as prescribed and under medical supervision, the risk of addiction to methadone is relatively low. However, misuse or diversion of methadone can lead to addiction and other negative consequences.

Methadone treatment is not suitable for everyone. Individuals with certain medical conditions or contraindications may not be candidates for methadone treatment. It's essential for addiction treatment centers like Embracia Health to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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