Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center is a licensed substance use treatment provider in Houston, TX, listed in the SAMHSA treatment directory. It offers hospital inpatient care with medical staff on site around the clock. Long term residential treatment is available for people who need more than a short stay. An intensive outpatient program lets clients attend structured treatment several days a week while living at home. On site detox services are available, so withdrawal can be managed before treatment begins. Methadone is available as part of medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. Buprenorphine (Suboxone) is offered to reduce opioid cravings and lower relapse and overdose risk. Naltrexone is used to support recovery from opioid or alcohol use disorder. The program treats co-occurring mental health conditions alongside addiction. Private health insurance is accepted. It serves young adults, adults, seniors.
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Substance use treatmentDetoxificationTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Medications
Methadone used in TreatmentBuprenorphine used in TreatmentNaltrexone used in Treatment
Detox services
Alcohol DetoxificationBenzodiazepines DetoxificationCocaine DetoxificationMethamphetamines detoxificationOpioids detoxificationMedication routinely used during detoxification
Payment accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsPrivate health insurance
Ages served
Young AdultsAdultsSeniors
Accreditation
The Joint CommissionSAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
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OutpatientOutpatient detoxificationOutpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatmentFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsNo payment accepted