Amarillo is one of the places in Texas with the most treatment options, from medical detox to residential rehab and long-term programs, which means people here rarely have to travel far for medical detox. Many programs nearby take major commercial plans.
If you're trying to choose between several programs, a specialist can help compare levels of care, openings and insurance in one confidential call.
Medical Detox programs near Amarillo
Within 25 miles of Amarillo there is 1 medical detox program. The nearest program is about under 1 mile away, and 1 are within 100 miles.
Cenikor Foundation
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisSpringboard Center
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisSerenity Foundation of Texas – Serenity House
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisPermiaCare – Turning Point
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisAlcohol and Drug Awareness Center – Journey Recovery Center/Resid Trt
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDallas Detox Center
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisStonegate Center
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisSante Center for Healing
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisAbout medical detox
Medically supervised detox takes the guesswork and much of the fear out of quitting. Instead of white-knuckling withdrawal at home, you have a care team managing nausea, anxiety, sleeplessness and cravings around the clock.
The length of detox depends on what you use, how much and for how long, plus your overall health.
What to expect
- Assessment of what you use, how much and for how long
- A warm handoff to residential or outpatient care
- Symptom monitoring several times a day
- Counseling to start treatment planning
Medical Detox in Texas: what to know
Detox manages withdrawal; it doesn't treat addiction by itself. When you call detox programs near Amarillo, ask whether they can move you straight into residential or outpatient treatment so there's no gap after discharge.
Questions to ask
- Is a physician on call around the clock?
- Does it start buprenorphine for opioid withdrawal?
- Can it transfer me straight into treatment?
Read our full guide to medical detox in Texas.
Recovery resources in Amarillo
Amarillo straddles Potter and Randall counties, which share an Adult Drug Court operated through the 181st District Court together with Armstrong County.
StarCare Specialty Health System is the state's Outreach, Screening, Assessment and Referral (OSAR) provider for Potter County and the rest of the Panhandle, offering free help sorting out substance use treatment options for any Texas resident.
Sources
Texas resources for families
Potter County's local mental health authority is Texas Panhandle Centers, with a 24-hour crisis line at 800-692-4039 or 806-359-6699. You can also call or text 988.
Uninsured? StarCare Specialty Health System is the OSAR center for Potter County and can screen and refer you to state-funded treatment.
Free, confidential help finding medical detox for Amarillo residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (832) 583-1066Other treatment options in Amarillo
Medical Detox in nearby cities
- Hereford (41 miles)
- Dumas (46 miles)
- Pampa (54 miles)
- Dalhart (71 miles)
- Muleshoe (84 miles)
- Littlefield (93 miles)
- Perryton (101 miles)
- Childress (104 miles)
Frequently asked questions
How many medical detox programs are near Amarillo?
This page lists 1 medical detox program within 50 miles of Amarillo, sorted by distance. Potter County alone has 1 program.
Should someone from Amarillo 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.
Is detox enough on its own?
Detox manages withdrawal but does not treat addiction itself. The best results come when detox leads straight into residential or outpatient treatment.
How long does medical detox take?
Detox usually takes 3 to 10 days, depending on the substance, how much and how long you have used, and your health. Alcohol and benzodiazepine detox can take longer and needs close supervision.
Amarillo ZIP codes served: 79101, 79102, 79103, 79104, 79105, 79106, 79107, 79108, 79109, 79110, 79111, 79114, 79116, 79117, 79118, 79119, 79120, 79121, 79124, 79159, 79166, 79168, 79172, 79174, 79178, 79185, 79187, 79189
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