Toxicology Associates Inc

5233 Interstate Highway 37
Corpus Christi, TX. 78408
361-882-2064

Methadone is a long-acting, synthetic, narcotic drug that has been used for over 35 years to treat opiate addiction. It is an opiate agonist, which means that it acts in a way that is similar to morphine and other narcotic medications. Methadone is widely distributed to body tissues where it is stored and then released into the plasma over an extended period of time. Properly prescribed methadone is not intoxicating and does not create euphoria, sedation, or an analgesic effect. Its effects do not interfere with ordinary activities such as driving a car. The medication suppresses narcotic withdrawal for 24 to 36 hours. Patients are able to perceive pain and have emotional reactions. Most important, methadone relieves the craving associated with heroin addiction; which is a major reason for relapse. Among methadone patients, it has been found that normal street doses of heroin are less effective at producing a high, thus making the use of heroin more easily resisted.

Type of Care offered at Toxicology Associates Inc in Corpus Christi, Texas:

Drug and Alcohol Rehab Services Detox Methadone Maintenance All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program Methadone Methadone maintenance for predetermined time

Service Settings offered by Toxicology Associates Inc in Corpus Christi:

Outpatient Programs Outpatient Detox Outpatient Methadone/Buprenorphine or Vivitrol Regular Outpatient Treatment

Types of Treatment Approaches provided by Toxicology Associates Inc in Corpus Christi, TX.:

Cognitive/behavior Therapy Anger management Brief intervention approach Contingency management/motivational incentive Rational emotive behavioral therapy Relapse prevention Substance abuse counseling approach Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation approach

Payment Types accepted by Toxicology Associates Inc in Corpus Christi, Texas:

Cash or Self-Payment

Special Programs Offered:

Aftercare/continuing care Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities Case management Drug or alcohol urine screening Discharge Planning Early intervention for HIV Family counseling offered HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Individual counseling offered Marital/couples counseling offered Substance abuse education Screening for substance abuse Social skills development State substance abuse agency State department of health Hepatitis education, counseling, or support TB screening

Exclusive Services:

Methadone Clients Only

Age Groups Accepted:

Young Adults Adults

Gender Accepted:

Female Male

Language Services:

Spanish French

Smoking Policy:

Smoking Allowed In Designated Area

Facility Operation:

Private for-profit organization

Toxicology Associates Inc - Corpus Christi, TX Phone: 361-882-2064