Texas · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Lasara, TX
Lasara, Texas is a small community of around 909 residents in the Rio Grande Valley. There are 4 certified opioid treatment programs within 25 miles of the city. The nearest program is 19.6 miles away, so some travel may be required for regular visits. This page offers information to help you find methadone treatment in the area.
Clinics by distance from Lasara
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- 1Tropical Texas Behavioral Health19.6 mi
- 2Tropical Texas Behavioral Health21.2 mi
- 3Tropical Texas Behavioral Health21.8 mi
- 4El Dorado Texas Community Service Ctr22.5 mi
- Center
- Lasara city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
- Pins
- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Lasara
4 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 19.6 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
1901 South 24th Avenue
Edinburg, TX 78539- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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2 21.2 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
103 North Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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3 21.8 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
2215 West Business 83
Weslaco, TX 78596- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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4 22.5 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
El Dorado Texas Community Service Ctr
5510 North Cage Boulevard, Suite P
Pharr, TX 78577- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 4
- to the nearest program
- 19.6 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 4
- also offer buprenorphine
- 3
- people in Lasara
- 909
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 0
What methadone treatment is
The goal of methadone treatment is stabilization. When taken as prescribed, it quiets the cycle of withdrawal and craving that drives much of the harm linked to opioid addiction. People can then work, care for family, and attend counseling. Clinics near Lasara monitor each patient's response and adjust the dose over time within standards set for programs in Texas.
Your first visit
The first visit to an opioid treatment program is primarily informational and evaluative. Patients in Lasara completing intake will meet nurses and counselors, review consent forms, and undergo health screening. Clinicians explain how methadone works and what daily visits will involve. Questions about take-home privileges, fees, and counseling can usually be addressed during or shortly after this appointment.
Paying for methadone in Texas
Paying for methadone treatment often depends on insurance status. Some private health plans cover opioid treatment programs, and Medicaid may help those who qualify. Because Texas has not adopted the ACA Medicaid expansion, coverage options for low-income adults in Lasara can be limited, so checking eligibility and clinic payment policies early is a practical step.
Take-home doses
Many people starting methadone treatment in Texas dose at the clinic daily at first, but federal rules allow take-home doses from day one in some cases. The clinic's medical director or practitioner must judge that the benefits outweigh the risks. Clinics apply the federal rule differently, so a patient's schedule can vary from one program to the next.
Choosing a clinic
Choosing a clinic means weighing practical factors: location relative to home or work, dosing hours, counseling options, staff qualifications, and fee structure. Visiting a center near Lasara or speaking with staff can help you decide whether the program fits your needs.
Questions to ask a clinic
- How long before I can earn take-home privileges?
- What documents do I need to bring to enroll?
- How much does treatment cost with insurance?
- How do you handle missed appointments or emergencies?
- Can I transfer my treatment from another clinic?
- How often do I need to visit the clinic?
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 Lasara
How many methadone treatment programs are near Lasara, TX?
4 certified opioid treatment programs are listed within 25 miles of Lasara, TX; 1 confirms it offers methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Lasara?
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health is the closest listed clinic, 19.6 miles from Lasara by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Lasara accept Medicaid?
4 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Lasara also offer buprenorphine?
3 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Lasara itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Lasara itself.