Northshore Treatment Center - Houston Texas

Northshore Treatment Center - Houston, TX

Northshore Treatment Center is treatment facility located at 176 Uvalde Road in the 77015 zip code in Houston, TX that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. Northshore Treatment Center provides methadone maintenance to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by Northshore Treatment Center consist of relapse prevention, substance use counseling and brief intervention.

Address: 176 Uvalde Road, Houston, TX 77015

  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. Treatment Approaches
  8. FacilityOwnership
  9. License/Certification/Accreditation
  10. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  11. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  12. Screening & Testing
  13. Transitional Services
  14. Ancillary Services
  15. Counseling Services and Education
  16. Facility Smoking Policy
  17. Age Groups Accepted
  18. Gender Accepted
  19. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Northshore Treatment Center in Houston, TX:

Types of Care at Northshore Treatment Center

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Northshore Treatment Center

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Northshore Treatment Center

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Northshore Treatment Center

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Northshore Treatment Center

  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Northshore Treatment Center

  • Methadone

Treatment Approaches at Northshore Treatment Center

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling

FacilityOwnership at Northshore Treatment Center

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Northshore Treatment Center

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Northshore Treatment Center

  • Cash or self-payment

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Northshore Treatment Center

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Northshore Treatment Center

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Northshore Treatment Center

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Northshore Treatment Center

  • case management

Counseling Services and Education at Northshore Treatment Center

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support

Facility Smoking Policy at Northshore Treatment Center

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Northshore Treatment Center

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at Northshore Treatment Center

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Northshore Treatment Center

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Phone #: 713-455-7008

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

SPONSORED AD

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 Northshore Treatment Center. 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 Northshore Treatment Center to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

Other drug and rehab centers within 75 miles of Northshore Treatment Center: