Looking into medical detox is a big step, and it can feel overwhelming to sort through programs on your own. People in Austin have options in Travis 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.
Programs offering medical detox near Austin
Within 25 miles of Austin there are 7 medical detox programs, and 11 within 50 miles. 7 of the programs within 50 miles report accepting private health insurance in the SAMHSA treatment directory.
Briarwood Alcohol and Drug Detox - Austin, TX
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxRecovery Unplugged Austin Detox
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisCenikor Foundation
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisRecovery Unplugged
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisNew Hope Ranch
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisInfinite Recovery - Austin Detox
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisPositive Recovery LLC – Hill Country
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisCrestone Detox Austin - Alcohol & Drug Rehab
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisSunrise Rehab and Recovery – DBA Evoke Wellness
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisWindmill Wellness Ranch
Hospital / 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
- Rest, hydration and nutrition support
- Medication to ease withdrawal symptoms
- Medical screening and vital-sign checks on arrival
- Nursing staff available around the clock
Medical Detox in Texas: what to know
Detox manages withdrawal; it doesn't treat addiction by itself. When you call detox programs near Austin, ask whether they can move you straight into residential or outpatient treatment so there's no gap after discharge.
Questions to ask
- Does it start buprenorphine for opioid withdrawal?
- Can it transfer me straight into treatment?
- Is a physician on call around the clock?
Read our full guide to medical detox in Texas.
Recovery resources in Austin
Integral Care, the local mental health authority for Austin and Travis County, keeps a 24-hour helpline and sends mobile crisis teams to meet people where they are, whether at home, at school or on the street.
Beyond crisis response, Integral Care operates a mental health urgent care clinic and offers drug and alcohol treatment services to support recovery for Travis County residents.
Sources
Local help and next steps
Travis County's local mental health authority is Austin Travis County Integral Care, with a 24-hour crisis line at 512-472-4357. 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 Travis County, with a physician's certificate attached. See court-ordered treatment in Travis County.
Free, confidential help finding medical detox for Austin residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (832) 583-1066Other treatment options in Austin
Medical Detox in nearby cities
- Wells Branch (11 miles)
- Manor (14 miles)
- Lakeway (14 miles)
- Brushy Creek (15 miles)
- Lago Vista (18 miles)
Frequently asked questions
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.
How many medical detox programs are near Austin?
This page lists 11 medical detox programs within 50 miles of Austin, sorted by distance. Travis County alone has 6 programs.
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.
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