Texas · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Friendswood, TX
People in Friendswood, Texas have access to methadone treatment through 9 certified opioid treatment programs within 25 miles. The nearest one is about 8.2 miles away, so regular dosing and counseling visits are convenient to reach. With several programs nearby, you can take time to compare your options. This page can help you take the first step toward recovery.
Clinics by distance from Friendswood
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- 1Houston Treatment Center Inc8.2 mi
- 2Pursuit of Hope Group LLC9.3 mi
- 3Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center16.4 mi
- 4Northshore Treatment Center16.8 mi
- 5Toxicology Associates Inc18.1 mi
- 6El Dorado Texas Community Services21.0 mi
- 7Adult Rehabilitation Services Inc21.8 mi
- 8Toxicology Associates Inc21.9 mi
- 9Texas Clinic22.3 mi
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- Friendswood city center (Census point)
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- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Friendswood
9 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 8.2 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Houston Treatment Center Inc
1050 Edgebrook Drive, Suite 3
Houston, TX 77034- Methadone
- Medicaid
- Cash / self-pay
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2 9.3 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Pursuit of Hope Group LLC
2620 Cullen Parkway, Suite 216
Pearland, TX 77581- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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3 16.4 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center
2002 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Cash / self-pay
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4 16.8 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Northshore Treatment Center
1140 Westmont Drive, Suite 201
Houston, TX 77015- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Cash / self-pay
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5 18.1 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Toxicology Associates Inc
2411 Franklin Street
La Marque, TX 77568- Methadone
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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6 21.0 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
El Dorado Texas Community Services
1213 Durham Drive
Houston, TX 77007- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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7 21.8 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Adult Rehabilitation Services Inc
6612 Hornwood Drive, Suite C
Houston, TX 77074- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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8 21.9 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Toxicology Associates Inc
6910 Bellaire Boulevard, Suite 13
Houston, TX 77074- Methadone
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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9 22.3 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Texas Clinic
6501 Fulton Street
Houston, TX 77022- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 9
- to the nearest program
- 8.2 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 5
- also offer buprenorphine
- 6
- people in Friendswood
- 41,213
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 65
What methadone treatment is
Methadone is one of three medications approved in the United States to treat opioid use disorder, alongside buprenorphine and naltrexone. It is a full opioid agonist, meaning it activates the brain's opioid receptors in a controlled, steady way. This steadiness helps prevent withdrawal and cravings, allowing people in Friendswood to focus on recovery rather than daily symptoms.
Your first visit
New patient intake at a Friendswood clinic is designed to establish a safe treatment plan. Staff collect details about current and past medication use, overall health, and treatment history. Blood work or other lab tests may be ordered. A clinician determines the starting methadone dose, which is often low and adjusted over time based on how the patient responds.
Paying for methadone in Texas
Public and private payment options both exist for methadone care. Medicaid may cover treatment for those who are eligible, and some clinics participate in state programs that subsidize care for people with low incomes. Residents of Friendswood can contact Texas clinics to ask which payment sources they accept and what documentation is required.
Take-home doses
Ask any clinic you are considering how it handles take-home doses. The federal rule allows them from the first day of treatment when a practitioner judges the benefits outweigh the risks, but clinics set their own policies within federal limits. Some programs dose new patients in person daily before extending take-home privileges.
Choosing a clinic
Your first appointment usually includes a comprehensive assessment covering medical history, substance use history, and current health status. Bring identification, insurance information if applicable, and a list of any medications you take. Clinics near Friendswood will explain their specific requirements.
Questions to ask a clinic
- How much does treatment cost with insurance?
- Do you accept Medicaid for methadone treatment?
- Can I get take-home doses while traveling?
- What support services do you offer beyond medication?
- How long before I can earn take-home privileges?
- What happens if I miss a dose one day?
Methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone compared
All three are FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder. A clinician helps decide which fits.
| Medication | How it is taken | Where you get it | Daily clinic visits | Who prescribes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methadone | Liquid, tablet or dissolvable wafer by mouth, once a day | Only at a certified opioid treatment program | Usually yes at first; federal rules allow take-home doses from early in treatment at the clinic's discretion | The program's medical staff, under federal treatment program rules |
| Buprenorphine | Film or tablet under the tongue daily, or a weekly or monthly injection | A pharmacy with a prescription, a doctor's office, or a treatment program | Usually no | Any clinician whose DEA registration covers Schedule III medications |
| Naltrexone | Monthly injection (extended-release) or a daily tablet | Injection at a clinic or doctor's office; tablets from a pharmacy | No; you must be off opioids for 7 to 10 days before starting | Any licensed prescriber |
Treatment in Texas
- certified programs listed in Texas
- 85
- of them confirm Medicaid
- 78%
Places with the most programs nearby
- Euless, TX19 programs
- Addison, TX15 programs
- Cedar Hill, TX14 programs
- Haslet, TX13 programs
- Humble, TX12 programs
Questions about methadone clinics near Friendswood
How many methadone treatment programs are near Friendswood, TX?
9 certified opioid treatment programs are listed within 25 miles of Friendswood, TX; 9 confirm they offer methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Friendswood?
Houston Treatment Center Inc is the closest listed clinic, 8.2 miles from Friendswood by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Friendswood accept Medicaid?
5 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Friendswood also offer buprenorphine?
6 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Friendswood itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Friendswood itself.