Texas · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Meadow, TX
If you are in Meadow, Texas, there is 1 certified opioid treatment program within 25 miles. The closest one is 24.8 miles away, near the edge of that range, so travel planning may be important. Understanding what is available nearby can help you move forward. This page offers a starting point for exploring methadone treatment near you.
Clinics by distance from Meadow
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- Center
- Meadow city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
- Pins
- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Meadow
1 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 24.8 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
- 1
- to the nearest program
- 24.8 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 0
- also offer buprenorphine
- 1
- people in Meadow
- 601
What methadone treatment is
For someone physically dependent on heroin or fentanyl, stopping use brings intense withdrawal that often leads to relapse. Methadone interrupts that cycle by keeping opioid receptors steadily occupied at a controlled level. The result is a comfortable, functional baseline rather than a daily rollercoaster. Clinics near Meadow use this mechanism as the foundation of treatment for patients in Texas.
Your first visit
An intake appointment at a Texas methadone clinic serves as the foundation for treatment. Staff document the patient's medical background, substance use history, and current health status. The visit also covers program expectations, including daily attendance during the early phase of treatment. Because methadone is regulated as a controlled medication, the first visit includes several required verification steps.
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 Meadow can be limited, so checking eligibility and clinic payment policies early is a practical step.
Take-home doses
One benefit built into federal rules is coverage for days the clinic is closed. Patients may receive take-home doses for a weekend day or holiday regardless of how long they have been in treatment. This applies in Meadow and elsewhere, and each program decides how to handle it within federal guidelines.
Choosing a clinic
Take-home dosing follows a schedule set by federal regulations and the clinic's medical director. Patients who remain stable in treatment may gradually earn more take-home doses. Policies differ between clinics, so ask about the criteria used in Meadow.
Questions to ask a clinic
- Is counseling included with the medication program?
- Are there waitlists to start treatment right now?
- How do you handle missed appointments or emergencies?
- What documents do I need to bring to enroll?
- 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 Meadow
How many methadone treatment programs are near Meadow, TX?
1 certified opioid treatment program is listed within 25 miles of Meadow, TX; 1 confirms it offers methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Meadow?
Lubbock Lighthouse is the closest listed clinic, 24.8 miles from Meadow by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Meadow accept Medicaid?
0 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Meadow also offer buprenorphine?
1 listed clinic within 25 miles has confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Meadow itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Meadow itself.