Treatment for Opioid Addiction: Recovery is Possible
OPIOID RECOVERY
The current opioid epidemic in the United States is at an all-time high. In 2017 alone, the US Department of Health and Human Services issued over $800 million in grants to support treatment, prevention, and recovery.
What are opioids?
Cultivation of the poppy plant for recreational and medicinal purposes goes back centuries.
Originating from the opium poppy, heroin and opium are highly-addictive illegal drugs and are taken for a euphoric high. Overdose can result in death.
The active ingredient in opium is morphine and is used in many prescription pain-relievers. Continued use and abuse leads to dependence, withdrawal and death.
Which opioids are available by prescription?
Codeine
Fentanyl (Actiq, Duragesic, Fentora, Abstral, Onsolis)
Hydrocodone (Hysingla, Zohydro ER)
Hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin)
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid, Exalgo)
Meperidine (Demerol)
Methadone (Dolophine, Methadose)
Morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, Morphabond)
Oxycodone (OxyContin, Oxaydo)
What are effective treatments for opioid addiction?
Many different treatment models, therapies and modalities are being used but some of the highest success rates are with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), defined as FDA-approved medications combined with behavioral counseling for a “whole patient” approach for the treatment of opioid dependence and substance use disorders.
12 page PDF document produced by American Society of Addiction Medicine, 2016
Opioid Addiction Treatment: A Guide for Patients, Families and Friends
The following Austin and Central Texas providers are addressing the opioid crisis and providing support and services in the areas of prevention, treatment and recovery.
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Amend Wellness
With an exclusive residential program, Amend Wellness is a premier mental health wellness retreat dedicated to helping clients identify and integrate the balancing, self-affirming lifestyle choices that promote well-being. Our sophisticated approach begins with psychiatric, medical and clinical assessment.
701 N Highway 95
Elgin, TX 78621
amendwellnessretreat.com
(512) 399-0411
Austin Harm Reduction Coalition
Community support consortium providing services for harm reduction, medical, and overdose prevention includes The Center for Health Empowerment, Train Safe Austin, Integral Care, Texas Overdose Naloxone Initiative, and The People’s Harm Reduction Alliance.
https://www.austinharmreduction.org
Austin Opioid Workgroup
The Opioid Work Group’s mission is to bring together the recovery community to identify gaps in service, best practices, needed and existing resources, and whatever else the group sees fit to assist the population that has history or presently suffers from opioid dependency. This group will welcome and include those that work with Medically-Assisted-Treatment recovery services as well as the Harm Reduction community. Please come share your experience and your questions with us the third Thursday of every month.
CARMA Health
630 West 34th Street, Suite 301
Austin, TX 78705
512-212-4670
info@carmahealth.com
CarmaHealth.com
Primary Medical Care
Behavioral Health Services
Addiction Recovery Support
Medication-Assisted-Treatment (MAT)
Telehealth Services
Austin and Dripping Springs locations
Insurance accepted
Carlos Tirado, MD, MPH – Founder/CMO
Matthew E. Masters, Jr., MD
AUSTIN ADDICTION MEDICINE ASSOCIATES
Diplomate, American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
2525 Wallingwood Dr.
Building 1, Suite 124
Austin, TX 78746
Phone: (512) 329-0435
Fax: (512) 329-0435
www.drugfreeaustin.com
New Choices Treatment Center
3050 Eisenhauer Rd.
San Antonio, Texas 78209
www.newchoicestc.com
Admissions 726-888-7002
30-day Residential Treatment
Adult men and women 18 and up
16 beds
Individualized comprehensive treatment program
Beautiful upscale urban setting
60-Day Intensive Outpatient Treatment
12 months Certified Peer Recovery Support Services
Medication-Assisted-Treatment (MAT) when clinically appropriate
3 Masters Level Clinicians, low client ratio
Family program including weekly therapeutic sessions, group education and support
Wellness focus, yoga, personal trainer, gym membership
Out of Network, reasonable private pay rates
Second Chances Sober Living
Men’s Graduate – Central Austin 78750
Men’s Newcomer – North Austin 78723
Women – Northwest Austin 78750
Women expecting or w/children – Central Austin 78702
All houses medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and Suboxone® friendly
Jeff Lewis , Executive Director
512-265-5311
Jeff@RecoveryAustin.com
www.RecoveryAustin.com
The Pearl
The Pearl, a haven of healing nestled in the picturesque town of Pensacola, FL. Guided by the spirit of compassion and the wisdom of science, offers a uniquely transformative healing experience from substance abuse and trauma.
222 N Spring St
Pensacola, FL 32502
thepearlrecoverycenter.com
(850) 786-4139
