| Name rehabs | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Rehabilitation Services Inc | 6624 Hornwood Street, Houston, TX 77074 | (713) 541-4422 |
| Best Recovery Healthcare Inc | 9211 South Main Street, Houston, TX 77025 | (713) 661-0971 |
| Dr. Mujib Ashrafi | 7825 N HWY 6 Suite 108, Houston,Texas 77095 | (281) 463-3003 |
| Durham Drive Health Services | 1214 Durham Drive Houston, TX 77007 | |
| Eldorado Texas Community Service Center | 1213 Durham Drive Houston, TX 77007 | |
| Houston Maintenance Clinic Inc | 4608 Main Street Houston, TX 77002 | (713) 527-0064 |
| Houston Substance Abuse Clinic | 7428 Park Place Boulevard, Houston, TX 77087 | (713) 643-6303 |
| Houston Treatment Center Inc | 1050 Edgebrook Drive Suite 3 Houston, TX 77034 | |
| Intracare Hospital | 7601 Fannin Street Houston, TX 77054 | (713) 790-0949 |
| Memorial Hermann Prevention and Recovery Center | 3043 Gessner Houston, TX 77080 | (713) 939-7272 |
Rules and Regulations
Houston adheres to strict regulations regarding methadone clinics, outlined by federal and state laws, to ensure safe and effective treatment.
Certification Procedures
Methadone clinics must be certified by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and licensed by the state. Certification requires adhering to dosing, counseling, and security protocols. Staff must be licensed and trained. Clinics are routinely inspected.
Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment
Benefits of methadone treatment include:
- Reducing opioid cravings and withdrawal symptoms
- Allowing people to function normally and hold jobs
- Lowering the risk of overdose and death
- Decreasing transmission rates of HIV and hepatitis
How Clinics Operate and Their Purpose
Methadone clinics provide daily supervised methadone doses and counseling to those recovering from opioid addiction. The medication relieves withdrawal symptoms without an intense high, allowing people to focus on recovery.
Insurance Coverage
Many clinics accept Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Low-income patients may qualify for government assistance to cover treatment costs.
Free clinics
Some nonprofit clinics offer free or low-cost treatment based on patient needs. These rely on grants, donations, and public funding.
Drug Use in Houston
The opioid crisis has been declared a nationwide public health emergency. In Texas, drug overdoses killed over 4,000 people in 2021, a 45% increase from 2015. The most commonly used substances in Houston and Harris County are:
- Opioids
- Methamphetamine
- Cocaine
- Marijuana
Addiction Treatment Overview
Inpatient Treatment
Inpatient facilities offer 24/7 care and monitoring. Typical stays range from 30-90 days. Services include medical detox, counseling, group therapy, medication management, and aftercare planning.
Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient programs provide services for 4-8 hours per day, 3-7 days per week. Most are located in hospitals or community clinics. Services resemble inpatient care but patients live offsite.
Treatment Level Unreported
An estimated 18% of facilities did not specify treatment level in a recent national survey. This category may include non-medical, peer-support, or transitional programs.
Comparison of Treatment Availability
| City | Treatment Facilities | Inpatient Beds | Avg. Monthly Cost |
| Houston | 163 | 1,720 | $10,000 |
| Dallas | 201 | 1,301 | $15,000 |
Methadone Treatment
What is Methadone
Methadone is a long-acting opioid agonist medication used to treat opioid use disorder and prevent withdrawal symptoms. It binds to opioid receptors in the brain, reducing cravings and blocking the euphoric effects of other opioids. As part of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), methadone is dispensed through opioid treatment programs (OTPs) that provide counseling and urine drug screening.
Societal perspectives on methadone treatment are mixed – while it helps individuals recover, some view it as merely replacing one opioid with another. However, research shows MAT with methadone when combined with counseling, helps people stay in treatment and reduce opioid use.
Methadone Distribution
OTPs must follow strict federal and state regulations in dispensing methadone, including:
- Urine Testing: Methadone maintenance patients must undergo at least eight urine tests for illicit drugs in the first year of treatment.
- Take-Home Requirements: During the first 14 days of treatment, the take-home Supply of methadone is limited to a one-day (24-hour) Supply. More take-home doses are allowed over time for patients who follow program rules.
- Monitoring: Methadone treatment programs should have an interprofessional team including counselors, social workers, and medical staff to monitor patient progress.
- Prescription Drug Monitoring: Clinicians should review PDMP data to carefully cross-reference other opioid medications and dosages prescribed to methadone patients, as it has a narrow therapeutic index.
In Texas, methadone is a Schedule II controlled substance, meaning it has an accepted medical use but also potential for abuse. Federal and state laws aim to allow access to medical treatment while preventing diversion.
Methadone Treatment Effectiveness Research
Methadone has been used to treat opioid addiction since 1947. Studies show it is an effective medication that:
- Reduces opioid use, based on 33% fewer opioid-positive urine tests
- Improves treatment retention – methadone patients are 4.44 times more likely to stay in treatment compared to non-medication approaches
- Lowers risk of overdose and disease transmission
- Increases employment opportunities
However, methadone does carry risks if misused or combined with other medications, including:
- Potential for abuse/diversion
- Severe withdrawal if stopped suddenly
- QTc prolongation/cardiac issues
- Respiratory depression/overdose when combined with other substances
Research shows methadone and buprenorphine are equally effective for treating opioid use disorder. Both can provide benefits but also risks requiring careful management by patients and providers.
About Houston
Location, Harris County & Neighboring States
Houston is located in Harris County in southeast Texas, United States. Harris County borders Louisiana to the east, Chambers County to the east, Liberty County to the northeast, Montgomery County to the north, Waller County to the northwest. Fort Bend County to the southwest, Brazoria County to the south, and Galveston County to the southeast.
Capital and Largest City
Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth largest city in the United States with over 2.3 million residents. It serves as the county seat of Harris County.
Land Area
Houston covers approximately 669 square miles of land area.
Infrastructure
Houston has a small local government and public services, the main businesses include agriculture and building.
Population Statistics
Total Population
As of 2019, the population of Houston was estimated to be over 2,320,268 making it the most populous city in Texas and the fourth most populous city in the United States.
Gender
The gender distribution is fairly equal with 49.7% female and 50.3% male.
Age Brackets
Over 30% of the population is under the age of 25. Around 59% of the population is between the ages of 25 and 65. 12% of the population is over the age of 65.
Occupations
The largest industries are energy, manufacturing, aerospace, and healthcare. Many residents work in the fields of engineering, nursing, business, and information technology.