Texas American Medical Consultants - Houston Texas

Texas American Medical Consultants - Houston, TX

Texas American Medical Consultants is treatment center located at 7428 Park Place Boulevard in the 77087 zip code in Houston, TX that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts pregnant/postpartum women into its treatment service. Texas American Medical Consultants provides methadone detox and methadone maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Texas American Medical Consultants consist of substance use counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Texas American Medical Consultants also offers detoxification services and offers opioid detox.

Address: 7428 Park Place Boulevard, Houston, TX 77087

  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. Detoxification
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Texas American Medical Consultants in Houston, TX:

Types of Care at Texas American Medical Consultants

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Texas American Medical Consultants

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Texas American Medical Consultants

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Texas American Medical Consultants

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Texas American Medical Consultants

  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Texas American Medical Consultants

  • Methadone

Treatment Approaches at Texas American Medical Consultants

  • anger management
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Texas American Medical Consultants

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Texas American Medical Consultants

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Texas American Medical Consultants

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicaid
  • Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available at Texas American Medical Consultants

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Texas American Medical Consultants

  • pregnant/postpartum women

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Texas American Medical Consultants

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Texas American Medical Consultants

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Texas American Medical Consultants

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

Ancillary Services at Texas American Medical Consultants

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

Detoxification at Texas American Medical Consultants

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Texas American Medical Consultants

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Texas American Medical Consultants

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Texas American Medical Consultants

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Texas American Medical Consultants

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Texas American Medical Consultants

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Texas American Medical Consultants

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Phone #: 713-645-6303

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 Texas American Medical Consultants. 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 Texas American Medical Consultants to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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