STEP Med - Dallas Texas

STEP Med - Dallas, TX

Step Med is treatment facility located at 2929 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Suite 4 in the 75215 zip code in Dallas, TX that offers medication-assisted substance use treatment. It accepts people with HIV or AIDS, pregnant/postpartum women and people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment program. Step Med provides methadone maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Step Med consist of rational emotive behavioral therapy, matrix Model and anger management.

Address: 2929 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Suite 4, Dallas, TX 75215

  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. Payment Assistance Available
  12. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Exclusive Services
  23. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on STEP Med in Dallas, TX:

Types of Care at Step Med

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Step Med

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Step Med

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Step Med

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Step Med

  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Step Med

  • Methadone

Treatment Approaches at Step Med

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Step Med

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Step Med

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • Council on Accreditation

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Step Med

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicaid
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Step Med

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Step Med

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Step Med

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients

Screening & Testing at Step Med

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Step Med

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Step Med

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • recovery coaches
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Step Med

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services

Tobacco/Screening Services at Step Med

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Step Med

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Step Med

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Step Med

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Step Med

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Additional Spoken Languages at Step Med

  • Spanish

Phone #: 214-421-9100

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 STEP Med. 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 STEP Med to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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