Families in Dallas often call us at the moment things feel most out of control. The good news is that medical detox works, and there are programs within reach of Dallas County with openings for new admissions.
A specialist can help you understand the options, check what your insurance may cover and talk through how to approach a loved one who isn't ready yet.
Where to find medical detox near Dallas
Within 25 miles of Dallas there are 19 medical detox programs. The nearest program is about under 1 mile away, and 37 are within 100 miles.
Department of Veteran Affairs Hospital
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisMedical City Green Oaks Hospital
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisNexus Recovery Center Inc
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisCEND Detox - Inpatient Drug Rehab & Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisHomeward Bound Inc – Dallas Residential Treatment Center
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisTurtleridge Detox Garland
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisMethodist Richardson Medical Center
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisSOL Rehab - Detox Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisBLS Detox - Addiction Treatment & Mental Health Support
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisGuardian Recovery - Dallas Drug & Alcohol Rehab Detox Center
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisAbout medical detox
In medical detox, staff watch your vital signs, manage symptoms with medication and keep you safe and comfortable while your body clears the substance. Programs may be hospital-based or in a licensed residential detox unit.
Many Texas residential programs have detox on site, so you can move straight into treatment without a gap.
What to expect
- Counseling to start treatment planning
- A warm handoff to residential or outpatient care
- Physician oversight for alcohol, benzodiazepine or opioid withdrawal
- Symptom monitoring several times a day
What Texas rules mean for medical detox
Detox manages withdrawal; it doesn't treat addiction by itself. When you call detox programs near Dallas, ask whether they can move you straight into residential or outpatient treatment so there's no gap after discharge.
Questions to ask
- Which substances does the program manage?
- 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 Dallas
RIGHT Care is a partnership of Parkland Health's behavioral health department, the City of Dallas and the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority, and mental health clinicians in the city's 911 call center support the field teams.
Dallas County runs several substance-related specialty courts, including felony and misdemeanor DWI courts, a Drug Divert court, a Dual Diagnosis court for co-occurring conditions, and the STAC (Successful Treatment of Addiction through Collaboration) court.
Texas resources for families
Dallas County's local mental health authority is North Texas Behavioral Health Authority, with a 24-hour crisis line at 866-260-8000. 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 Dallas County, with a physician's certificate attached. See court-ordered treatment in Dallas County.
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Medical Detox in nearby cities
- University Park (4 miles)
- Balch Springs (10 miles)
- Mesquite (11 miles)
- Farmers Branch (11 miles)
- Sunnyvale (12 miles)
- Addison (12 miles)
- Richardson (13 miles)
Frequently asked questions
How many medical detox programs are near Dallas?
This page lists 34 medical detox programs within 50 miles of Dallas, sorted by distance. Dallas County alone has 10 programs.
Does insurance cover medical detox in Texas?
Most commercial health plans cover medically necessary addiction treatment, including residential and inpatient care. Texas law requires group plans to cover chemical dependency treatment on terms no less favorable than physical illness, and state and federal parity rules apply. Coverage depends on your plan, network and medical necessity reviews, so it helps to verify benefits before admission.
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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