
Dr. James Lai is a Diplomate of the American Board of Preventive Medicine with subspecialty certification in Addiction Medicine. He is also board-certified by the American Board of Pain Medicine and the American Board of Anesthesiology, bringing decades of experience in the treatment of substance use disorders, pain management, and recovery-focused care.
As the Medical Recovery Consultant for multiple recovery centers in the Houston area, Dr. Lai works closely with patients seeking treatment for opioid dependence, kratom dependence, 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine) dependence, and other substance-related conditions. His approach combines evidence-based medicine with compassionate, individualized care designed to help patients achieve lasting recovery.
Dr. Lai and his team understand that overcoming addiction requires more than medication alone. Successful recovery often involves addressing the physical, emotional, and behavioral aspects of substance dependence.
Patients receive comprehensive medical management, education, counseling, and recovery support tailored to their unique needs. Whether seeking help for opioid addiction, kratom withdrawal, 7-OH detox, or relapse prevention, each treatment plan is designed to support long-term health and wellness.
Every patient's journey is different. Dr. Lai offers a variety of treatment programs and resources to ensure that patients receive the holistic care they need throughout recovery. By combining medical expertise with compassionate support, his goal is to help individuals regain control of their lives and achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Take actionable steps to stabilize your relationship to drugs, and heal from damaging behavioral patterns to cope with pain.
Both medication and procedural interventions are important to address pain, but ultimately the path to freedom requires lifestyle change.
Some habits are hard to break, even when you know they are harmful. We offer strategies to empower you to make lasting change in your life.
Nerve blocks and steroid injections are some of the methods used as part of the pain management regimen we create for our patients.
Knowledge is power in the fight against substance abuse. Understand the root cause of pain and how substance use can easily go wrong.
Ease the journey of recovery by engaging in understanding community through Chronic Pain Anonymous and similar meetings & programs.
Whether it is you, a loved one, or someone in your community, take that first step and contact us. There is so much you or your loved one can gain from us when the quality of life is at stake. Call (713) 467-6200 to schedule an appointment.
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