Community Medical Services - San Antonio Clinic
Community Medical Services - San Antonio Clinic, located in San Antonio, Texas, focuses on opioid addiction treatment through medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and comprehensive counseling services. Its proximity to San Antonio International Airport and holistic approach set it apart, addressing both physical and psychological needs.
This clinic's mission is to support individuals with substance use disorders in a judgment-free environment, treating everyone with dignity and respect. Recognized by CARF and licensed by the DEA and state authorities, the clinic maintains high treatment and regulatory standards.
- Medication-assisted treatment options include methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, meeting diverse patient needs.
- Offers individualized and group counseling, utilizing evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
- Specialized care is available for pregnant women, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals struggling with opioid use disorders.
- Provides telemedicine options and peer support services, ensuring accessible treatment solutions.
The clinic emphasizes treating opioid addiction, particularly heroin and fentanyl dependencies. It serves diverse demographics, including pregnant women, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
- 2+ Accreditations
- SAMHSA Listed
- 3 Conditions Treated
- 3 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 10 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
SAMHSA
CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in San Antonio, TX
Opioids are a group of drugs that include substances such as heroin, morphine, and oxycodone. These drugs activate opioid receptors in the brain, which produce pleasurable feelings. Opioid addiction occurs when drugs are abused at increasing rates or increasing amounts because the body becomes tolerant of them.
Opioid addiction is typically diagnosed when drug abuse becomes a typical behavior that interferes with an individual’s ability to function daily. The use of the substance results in consequences like legal problems.
Treatment for opioid addiction varies depending on each individual’s needs. Some treatments focus on replacing opioids with other drugs that have similar effects of reducing withdrawal symptoms. Other treatments aim to reduce the risk of relapse by providing psychological support or using more natural methods.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Detox, Drug Rehab, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox, or detoxification, is the method of weaning a person’s body from the toxic substance(s) they have abused. This is a slow process under medical supervision and one that should occur for almost all individuals. As detox can cause medical complications, it should always be performed by experienced medical professionals in a safe setting.
Outpatient programs offer a lower intensity level of addiction treatment than inpatient facilities. They are ideal for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities, have a supportive home environment, and are motivated to commit to the program. Services offered include medication-assisted treatment, individual and group therapy, and peer group support.
This treatment is a popular option for those suffering from a lower intensity addiction. It is not advisable for someone who needs to go through a medically supervised detox or does not have a supportive home environment. It requires motivation and dedication to commit to the program without constant monitoring.
Therapies & Programs
Addicts in San Antonio, TX can find support in group therapy at Community Medical Services - San Antonio Clinic by finding peers who understand their situation and being held accountable. They also learn to develop faith, understanding, and insight into their addiction through shared conversations.
Group Therapy is employed by drug treatment centers to provide the recovering addict with a platform to talk about their feelings and experiences. It also provides for an opportunity to learn from other addicts who have successfully overcome their addiction. It is recommended that all group members be recovering addicts for this type of therapy to work.
Trauma therapy allows people who struggled with a past trauma to face the situation and learn from it. Many people go through traumatic events at an early age that later leads them into addiction as adults. By addressing this issue during treatment at Community Medical Services - San Antonio Clinic in [/type], you can move forward with your recovery process and take back control of your sober future, too!
Traumas are one of the most common causes of psychological disorders such as Addiction Disorder. It’s often found among those diagnosed with Addictive Disorders because traumatized individuals have strong emotions or thoughts related to their traumas, leading to addictive behaviors.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps addicts comprehend the causes of their substance abuse and the consequences that follow. The treatment’s goal is to help addicts gain self-control and maintain abstinence from drugs and alcohol over the long term. Through CBT, clients learn to recognize and avoid high-risk situations and cope with challenging situations when they arise.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, or REBT, is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy developed to help people overcome specific emotional and behavioral problems.The theory behind REBT is the belief that a person’s thinking (and resulting emotions) create their reality. By helping patients let go of certain ideas, they can reduce their feelings of anger and hostility and feel a sense of relief from rigid expectations. This, in turn, is believed to result in a reduction in both emotional and behavioral problems, impacting drug addiction.
Many people who struggle with addiction in San Antonio, Texas also have trouble managing their daily responsibilities after treatment. With this type of therapy, addicts are taught how to manage their time, attain specific goals, and take care of all facets of their lives without the influence of drugs or alcohol.
During these sessions, therapists will work with addicts to identify personal values and goals. They will then help addicts set goals for achieving those values and standards. In the process, therapists help addicts develop strategies for fulfilling their goals and successfully managing their responsibilities.
In many cases, this type of therapy is used in conjunction with other types of addiction treatment services to address specific issues that affect a recovering addict’s ability to stay sober.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact
437 Mccarty Road
San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone Number
(210) 314-1934
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Location
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437 Mccarty Road
San Antonio, TX 78216 -
(210) 314-1934
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Teenagers
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ModalityGroup, Individuals
Ownership
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 25, 2024
San Antonio, Texas Addiction and Treatment
Texas is one of the primary hubs for drug smuggling into the country. The border between Texas and Mexico is more than 1,000 miles long. More than 10 million residents use alcohol every year and more than 25% of those are minors. Alcohol and drug use has become so common in Texas that almost 15% of all deaths can be attributed to these substances.
San Antonio boasts a vibrant River Walk lined with restaurants and the famous San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. However, the city faces alarming trends: fentanyl overdose deaths spiked from 96 in 2021 to 181 in 2022, and there was a 40% increase in overdose emergency calls from 2018 to 2020.
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