Looking into inpatient alcohol rehab is a big step, and it can feel overwhelming to sort through programs on your own. People in Big Spring have options in Howard County and across Texas, including programs that take commercial insurance.
A free call can narrow things down fast: what level of care fits, which programs have beds and what your plan is likely to cover.
Where to find inpatient alcohol rehab near Big Spring
Within 25 miles of Big Spring there are 2 inpatient alcohol rehab programs, and 6 within 50 miles. 1 of the programs within 50 miles report accepting private health insurance in the SAMHSA treatment directory.
Springboard Center
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableOceans Behavioral Hospital — Permian Basin
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisWest Texas VA Healthcare Services – Veteran Healing Center MHRRTP
Residential / inpatientTeen Challenge Adult Centers of Texas, Inc
Addiction treatment centerAlpha Recovery Center
Addiction treatment centerBig Spring State Hospital
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisAbout inpatient alcohol rehab
Inpatient alcohol rehab provides medically supervised care for people whose drinking has reached the point where stopping safely needs a doctor. Alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures and delirium tremens, so inpatient detox is often the safest place to start.
Once withdrawal is under control, treatment shifts to therapy, medication for cravings and planning for the weeks after discharge.
What to expect
- Family involvement and education
- Daily individual and group therapy
- An intake assessment covering substance use, health and mental health
- Detox on site or coordinated before admission if needed
What Texas rules mean for inpatient alcohol rehab
Inpatient alcohol treatment is built for people at risk of severe withdrawal, such as daily heavy drinkers or anyone who has had shakes, hallucinations or a seizure when cutting back. Texas detox rules require a physician medical director and symptom checks every four hours for the first three days.
What to ask a program
- Where do patients go after detox?
- Which medications are used for withdrawal?
- Will the program start a medication for cravings?
Read our full guide to inpatient alcohol rehab in Texas.
Getting help in Howard County
Howard County's local mental health authority is West Texas Centers, with a 24-hour crisis line at 800-375-4357. You can also call or text 988.
If a loved one refuses help and is likely to cause serious harm or keep deteriorating, Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 462 lets a family member apply for court-ordered treatment in Howard County, with a physician's certificate attached. See how to file for court-ordered treatment in Texas.
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Inpatient Alcohol Rehab in nearby cities
- Midland (40 miles)
- Andrews (63 miles)
- Sweetwater (65 miles)
- West Odessa (66 miles)
- Post (66 miles)
- Brownfield (79 miles)
Frequently asked questions
Should someone from Big Spring stay in Texas for treatment?
For most Texans with a Texas health plan, yes. In-network benefits are easiest to use at Texas programs, family can take part in family sessions, and aftercare near home is simpler to arrange. Some people choose a program in a different part of Texas to get distance from where they used.
What if my loved one won't go to treatment?
You can talk with a specialist about how to approach the conversation. In Texas, Health and Safety Code Chapter 462 also lets a family member or other adult apply to the county court for court-ordered treatment, with a physician's certificate attached, when someone's addiction makes them likely to cause serious harm or keep deteriorating. See our guide to court-ordered treatment in Texas.
What happens after inpatient alcohol treatment?
Most people step down to residential, partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient care, along with support groups and, when appropriate, medication for cravings.
Is alcohol withdrawal dangerous?
It can be. Heavy, long-term drinkers can develop seizures or delirium tremens when they stop. Inpatient care lets doctors monitor and treat withdrawal safely.
Big Spring ZIP codes served: 79720, 79721
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