Prescription Drug Rehabs Harlingen TX

Abuse of painkillers, tranquilizers and other prescription drugs is becoming epidemic, especially among young people. These so-called “white collar addictions” are no less dangerous than addictions to street drugs, though users are often lulled into thinking they are safe because they are manufactured and distributed legally. Read more.

Recovery Center of Cameron County
(956) 548-0028
712 North 77th Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Texas American Medical Consultants
(956) 550-9970
954 East 10th Madison Street
Brownsville, TX
Hotline
(956) 543-7929
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults

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Turning Point Inc
(713) 773-3280
8101 Airport Boulevard
Houston, TX
Hotline
(713) 773-3280
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Cornerstone Counseling Inc
(512) 420-0803
2417 Ashdale Drive
Austin, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Criminal justice clients

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Zebra Inc
(936) 441-4866
2121 Timberlane Street
Conroe, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Recovery Center of Cameron County
(956) 548-0028
700 East Levee Street
Brownsville, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Rio Grande Valley Council Inc
(956) 982-1551
1225 North Expressway 83
Brownsville, TX
Hotline
(800) 748-3577
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Christus New Horizons Center
(409) 765-1479
728 Church Street
Galveston, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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El Paso Methadone Maintenance and
(915) 772-6555
5004 Alameda Avenue
El Paso, TX
Hotline
(915) 309-6038
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
Language Services
Spanish

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Freeman Center Women and Children
(254) 753-5153
326 North 14th Street
Waco, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Residential beds for clients' children
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Prescription Drug Rehabs

Prescription Drug Rehabs For “White Collar” Addictions

Many people have an inaccurate (or at least incomplete) understanding when they hear about “the drug problem in this country.” They immediately envision an emaciated crackhead picking at the sores on her skin, a wild-eyed methamphetamine tweaker out in the boonies, or a heroin junkie nodded out on a filthy city street. While these problems certainly do exist, it might be surprising to learn that approximately 40 percent of admissions to drug treatment centers consist of prescription drug abusers.

Abuse of painkillers, tranquilizers and other prescription drugs is becoming epidemic, especially among young people. These so-called “white collar addictions” are no less dangerous than addictions to street drugs, though users are often lulled into thinking they are safe because they are manufactured and distributed legally. Psychosis, life-threatening seizures, overdose and other severe health issues result from using prescription drugs, and recovery is a long and difficult process.

 Specialized Prescription Drug Rehabs

Quitting prescription drugs abruptly can be dangerous, so the first step in recovery is to enter a prescription drug rehab center licensed for detoxification. Medically supervised detox uses anticonvulsant medications and other ameliorative measures that make withdrawal safer and more comfortable, though the process takes a long time. There are also more rapid detox techniques, such as neurotransmi...

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