Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center - Dallas Texas

Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center - Dallas, TX

Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center is treatment facility located at 2615 South Lancaster Road in the 75216 zip code in Dallas, TX that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts pregnant/postpartum women into its treatment program. Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center provides methadone maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center consist of 12-step facilitation, anger management and substance use counseling.

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Address: 2615 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. Type Of Treatment
  6. Pharmacotherapies
  7. Treatment Approaches
  8. FacilityOwnership
  9. License/Certification/Accreditation
  10. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  11. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  12. Screening & Testing
  13. Transitional Services
  14. Ancillary Services
  15. Counseling Services and Education
  16. Facility Smoking Policy
  17. Age Groups Accepted
  18. Gender Accepted
  19. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center in Dallas, TX:

Types of Care at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • Methadone

Treatment Approaches at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • pregnant/postpartum women

Screening & Testing at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for substance use
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning

Ancillary Services at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • housing services

Counseling Services and Education at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • substance use education
  • employment counseling or training

Facility Smoking Policy at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Phone #: 214-376-7388

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Is Methadone a safe option for addiction treatment?

Methadone treatment can be a safe and effective option for individuals struggling with opioid addiction, especially when administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment program, such as the one that can be found at Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center. Methadone is an opioid medication that is used to help manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making it easier for individuals to reduce or quit their use of other opioids like heroin or prescription painkillers.

Here are some key points to consider regarding the safety of methadone treatment:

  1. Supervised Administration: Methadone treatment is typically provided through opioid treatment programs (OTPs) or clinics where patients receive a daily dose of methadone under the supervision of healthcare professionals. This helps reduce the risk of misuse and overdose.

  2. Reduces Withdrawal Symptoms: Methadone can alleviate the severe withdrawal symptoms associated with opioids, which can be a significant barrier to recovery. This can enhance the patient's quality of life and make it easier for them to engage in therapy and counseling.

  3. Harm Reduction: Methadone maintenance treatment can be viewed as a harm reduction approach. While it doesn't necessarily lead to immediate abstinence, it reduces the risks associated with illicit opioid use, such as overdose and the transmission of infectious diseases (e.g., HIV and hepatitis).

  4. Individualized Treatment: Methadone treatment should be individualized to meet the unique needs of each patient. The dose is typically adjusted based on the patient's response and progress in treatment.

  5. Legal Regulation: Methadone clinics and providers are subject to strict regulations and oversight by government agencies to ensure safety and appropriate use of the medication.

However, it's important to note that methadone is an opioid itself and can be habit-forming. When taken as prescribed and under medical supervision, the risk of addiction to methadone is relatively low. However, misuse or diversion of methadone can lead to addiction and other negative consequences.

Methadone treatment is not suitable for everyone. Individuals with certain medical conditions or contraindications may not be candidates for methadone treatment. It's essential for addiction treatment centers like Lifes Second Chance Treatment Center to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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