Texas · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Lorenzo, TX
Residents of Lorenzo, Texas can access two certified opioid treatment programs within 25 miles. The closest program is about 17 miles away, which means planning ahead for regular visits. Understanding your nearby options is a helpful first step toward starting methadone treatment. This page summarizes what is available in the area surrounding Lorenzo.
Clinics by distance from Lorenzo
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
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- Lorenzo city center (Census point)
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- Straight-line distance, not drive time
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- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Lorenzo
2 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 17.0 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Starcare Specialty Health System
1950 Aspen Avenue
Lubbock, TX 79404- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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2 20.2 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Lubbock Lighthouse
24 Briercroft Office Park
Lubbock, TX 79412- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 2
- to the nearest program
- 17.0 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 1
- also offer buprenorphine
- 2
- people in Lorenzo
- 964
What methadone treatment is
It is important to understand that methadone is not simply swapping one addiction for another. A properly dosed maintenance medication does not produce euphoria in tolerant patients and allows normal functioning. Federal guidance treats methadone as evidence-based medical care for opioid use disorder, and programs near Lorenzo follow that framework when serving patients in Texas.
Your first visit
New patient intake at a Lorenzo 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
The cost of methadone treatment varies by clinic and by what services are included. Some programs bundle dosing, counseling, and drug screening into one fee, while others bill separately. If you live in Lorenzo, ask whether the Texas clinic accepts your insurance and whether uninsured patients qualify for reduced rates or payment arrangements.
Take-home doses
Stability matters in take-home decisions. Clinics look at regular attendance, absence of active substance use, absence of serious behavioral problems, and no recent diversion when evaluating a patient. Whether the doses can be safely transported and stored is also part of the assessment. Programs apply these federal considerations according to their own policies.
Choosing a clinic
Before enrolling, ask each clinic how new patients are admitted, whether there is a waitlist, and what documents to bring. Knowing the intake process in advance makes your first appointment smoother and helps you compare programs near Lorenzo.
Questions to ask a clinic
- What documents do I need to bring to enroll?
- Do you treat pregnant patients in your program?
- Do you accept Medicaid for methadone treatment?
- How long before I can earn take-home privileges?
- How long does the intake process usually take?
- How much does treatment cost with insurance?
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 Lorenzo
How many methadone treatment programs are near Lorenzo, TX?
2 certified opioid treatment programs are listed within 25 miles of Lorenzo, TX; 2 confirm they offer methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Lorenzo?
Starcare Specialty Health System is the closest listed clinic, 17.0 miles from Lorenzo by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Lorenzo accept Medicaid?
1 listed clinic within 25 miles has confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Lorenzo also offer buprenorphine?
2 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Lorenzo itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Lorenzo itself.