

Texas Drug Rehab & Addiction Treatment Guide
Local Information for Addiction Treatment and Dual Diagnosis
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Overcoming Addiction Is Possible with Effective Addiction Treatment in Texas. Our Drug & Alcohol Rehab Guide Can Help You Find the Care You Need.
Known for its legendary cowboy culture, diverse landscapes, bustling cities, and Tex-Mex cuisine, Texas is a world all its own. Unfortunately, the state’s proximity to Mexico – part of what gives it such a lively culture – also means that it’s the first stop for all manner of illicit substances, including methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana.[1]
If you or a loved one is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, our community offers helpful resources and evidence-based interventions for long-lasting sobriety. These treatment solutions can help you find the mental health and substance used disorder care you need to take the next step toward your healthier life.
Detoxification
Medical detoxification is often the first step to manage the severe withdrawal that occurs when you cut back or stop taking substances. This experience can be uncomfortable, or even dangerous, but medical detox provides supervision and medication-assisted solutions to keep you as safe and comfortable as possible.
Residential Treatment Programs
Inpatient treatment services offer intensive treatment with the support of other peers in recovery and the supervision of healthcare professionals. With structure and accountability, you can focus completely on your recovery and mental health.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
PHP takes place after a detox program or residential program. This treatment is full time and takes place in an outpatient setting for five days per week to transition into more flexible treatment programs.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
An IOP is a step between PHP and outpatient, allowing you to balance your treatment sessions with day-to-day responsibilities. It’s more intensive than outpatient but without full-time hospitalization.
Outpatient Treatment
Standard outpatient treatment offers flexibility with weekly treatment sessions for support as you transition into everyday life. You can attend treatment sessions at your scheduled time while balancing home, school, or work responsibilities.
Aftercare: Long-Term Recovery Journey
Aftercare is the final step before transitioning into sober life. It’s a long-term program with support groups, 12-step groups, accountability pathways, and relapse prevention plans to give you the tools to manage your continued recovery.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Dual diagnosis is the presence of a mental disorder and a substance use disorder that occur together. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), people with mental illnesses are more likely to experience a substance use disorder than those who do not.[2]
Music Therapy Within Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs
Music therapy is an experiential therapy intervention guided by therapy professionals. Music offers an opportunity for introspection and recovery through the expression of writing, playing, and performing music.
Choosing a Texas Treatment Center
Though it may be tempting to try to overcome addiction on your own, a Texas drug rehab center offers a full continuum of care as a safe haven for your long-term recovery. With evidence-based therapies and holistic treatments within a comprehensive care plan, your recovery is guided from detox to aftercare.
- Medication-assisted therapy
- Family therapy
- Group therapy
- Faith-based treatment programs
- 12-step facilitation
- Inclusive LGBTQIA+ programs
- Pet-friendly treatment
Sober Living Houses in Texas
If you need a sober living home after rehab, our Texas communities offer options close to Dallas, Houston, and other major cities. We offer both inpatient and outpatient treatment options to give you the ideal environment to support your healing and recovery.
Verify Your InsuranceCommunity Resources for Mental Health & Addiction
Alcoholics Anonymous
- Find an AA meeting near me here.
Narcotics Anonymous
- Find an NA meeting near me here.
Narcan Classes
- To find Narcan training near me, contact the Texas Department of Health here.
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous
- Find DDA meetings near me here.
SMART Recovery
- For online or in-person, find SMART Recovery meetings near me here.
Local Stats About Drug and Alcohol Addiction
According to the Drug Seizure System (FDSS) data, the quantity of drugs seized by federal law enforcement officers in Texas exceeds that of any other state in the nation.[3] Opioids, including heroin, prescription pills, and fentanyl, have caused a spike in overdose deaths in the state from 2010 to 2019, with recent data showing a rate of four overdose deaths per 100,000 people.[4]
Meth is also making a comeback in the state. The highly addictive stimulant outpaced all others according to the 2021 UT study of Texas drug trends.[5]
Help for Addiction in Texas
If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, mental health, or dual diagnosis, take the first step toward healing today.
Call TodayTexas recovery centers have in-network insurance providers to help you get the treatment you need. You can discuss your insurance options and learn more about private payment options. Medicare, Medicaid, the VA, SAMHSA, and other organizations also offer grants and additional coverage options.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Addiction Treatment
What Is the Average Length of Stay in Texas Drug Rehab Centers?
The length of stay in rehab is different for everyone, but addiction treatment generally lasts between 30 and 90 days. It depends on your individual circumstances and progress.
What Is a Common Misconception About Drug Addiction?
There are many misconceptions about drug addiction, but arguably the most important one is the belief that addiction is a moral failing. All major mental health and medical organizations agree that drug addiction – formally known as substance use disorder – is a mental disorder and chronic illness.[6]
What Are Some of the Different Types of Addiction?
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) recognizes nine types of substance addictions within the category of substance use disorder: Alcohol, caffeine, cannabis, hallucinogens, inhalants, opioids, sedatives, hypnotics and anxiolytics, stimulants, and tobacco.[7] There are also process addictions like gambling, sex, food, video gaming, pornography, work, and exercise addiction.

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Sober Activities in Texas
Explore the Space Center Houston.
Relax on Padre Island National Seashore.
Take a stroll along San Antonio’s River Walk.
Visit The Alamo.
Hike in Big Bend National Park.
Sightsee at the Texas State Capitol.
Enjoy the nightlife in Dallas.
Watch the cattle drive at the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.
Emergency Services for Addiction in Texas
Texas Health & Human Services: Mental Health Crisis Services
- Dial 211 or 988
- Text 741741 (free 24/7)
- Support By County HERE
Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
- 1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
- Open 24 hours
- Phone: (512) 324-7000
St. David's South Austin Medical Center
- 901 W Ben White Blvd
- (512) 447-2211
- Open 24 hours
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 1201 W 38th St
- (512) 324-1000
- Open 24 hours
Sources:
[1] Overview - Texas Drug Threat Assessment. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.justice.gov/archive/ndic/pubs5/5624/overview.htm on 2023, August 29.
[2] Co-occurring disorders and other health conditions. SAMHSA. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.samhsa.gov/medications-substance-use-disorders/medications-counseling-related-conditions/co-occurring-disorders on 2023, August 29.
[3] Overview - Texas Drug Threat Assessment. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.justice.gov/archive/ndic/pubs5/5624/overview.htm on 2023, August 29.
[4] Simpson, S. (2023, June 19). Fentanyl is dominating headlines, but there’s a more comprehensive drug problem happening in Texas. The Texas Tribune. Retrieved from https://www.texastribune.org/2023/06/19/texas-fentanyl-drugs/ on 2023, August 29.
[5] Simpson, S. (2023, June 19). Fentanyl is dominating headlines, but there’s a more comprehensive drug problem happening in Texas. The Texas Tribune. Retrieved from https://www.texastribune.org/2023/06/19/texas-fentanyl-drugs/ on 2023, August 29.
[6] U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Substance use and co-occurring mental disorders. National Institute of Mental Health. Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/substance-use-and-mental-health#:~:text=Substance%20use%20disorder%20(SUD)%20is,drugs%2C%20alcohol%2C%20or%20medications on 2023, August 29.
[7] Grant, J. E., & Chamberlain, S. R. (2016, August). Expanding the definition of addiction: DSM-5 vs. ICD-11. CNS spectrums. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5328289/#:~:text=The%20DSM%2D5%20specifically%20lists,%3B%20stimulants%3B%20and%20tobacco) on 2023, August 29.