University of Texas Health Science Center – Treatment Research

Department Of Psychiatry 1300 Moursund street Houston, TX 77030

About University of Texas Health Science Center – Treatment Research

Innovations Clinic is an outpatient addiction clinic associated with the University of Texas McGovern Medical School located in Houston, Texas. They offer specialized recovery plans for clients with co-occuring diagnosis and include services like medication assisted treatment and individual and group therapy with a focus on development of a client’s personal recovery support system.

Innovations is a preferred provider for many commercial insurance plans, Medicare and supplement plans, and Texas Medicaid and Managed Medicaid HMO Plans.

The medication assisted treatment plans at Innovations include the use of Antabuse, Campral and Vivitrol for alcohol use disorder, Suboxone for narcotic pain medication and heroin use disorder, and Chantix and Zyban for tobacco use disorder. These types of programs are known to be among the most effective in relapse prevention and can ease the symptoms of withdrawal and cravings.

Innovations also provides referral support systems for their clients to programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, Smart Recovery or Celebrate Recovery.

This clinic is open daily from Monday to Friday. Appointments can be made by calling the facility or by using their patient portal system via the web, allowing for multiple easy ways to contact them.

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Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Addiction Treatments

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

During rehab in Texas, you'll deal with underlying issues that contribute to addiction. By addressing these challenges and learning healthy ways to cope with them, you'll develop strategies that help you live a drug-free lifestyle.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.