Looking into medical detox is a big step, and it can feel overwhelming to sort through programs on your own. People in Highland Park have options in Dallas 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 Highland Park
Within 25 miles of Highland Park there are 20 medical detox programs, and 34 within 50 miles. 16 of the programs within 50 miles report accepting private health insurance in the SAMHSA treatment directory.
Department of Veteran Affairs Hospital
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisMedical City Green Oaks Hospital
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisCEND Detox - Inpatient Drug Rehab & Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisNexus Recovery Center Inc
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisHomeward Bound Inc – Dallas Residential Treatment Center
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisMethodist Richardson Medical Center
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisBLS Detox - Addiction Treatment & Mental Health Support
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisGuardian Recovery - Dallas Drug & Alcohol Rehab Detox Center
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisTurtleridge Detox Garland
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisKing Arthur Blvd Detox
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisWhat medical detox involves
Medical detox is supervised withdrawal from alcohol or drugs, with doctors and nurses who can treat symptoms as they come. It is the safest way to stop alcohol, benzodiazepines and opioids, where withdrawal can be severe or even dangerous.
Detox usually lasts 3 to 10 days. It is the first step, not the whole treatment, so a good detox program plans your transfer to residential or outpatient care before you leave.
What to expect
- Assessment of what you use, how much and for how long
- Counseling to start treatment planning
- Physician oversight for alcohol, benzodiazepine or opioid withdrawal
- A warm handoff to residential or outpatient care
Medical Detox in Texas: what to know
Detox manages withdrawal; it doesn't treat addiction by itself. When you call detox programs near Highland Park, ask whether they can move you straight into residential or outpatient treatment so there's no gap after discharge.
Questions worth asking
- Which substances does the program manage?
- Does it start buprenorphine for opioid withdrawal?
- Is a physician on call around the clock?
Read our full guide to medical detox in Texas.
Getting help in Dallas County
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.
Before choosing a program, you can confirm its state license through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's online licensing system or its directory of licensed chemical dependency treatment facilities.
Free, confidential help finding medical detox for Highland Park residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (832) 583-1066Other treatment options in Highland Park
Medical Detox in nearby cities
- Dallas (3 miles)
- Farmers Branch (8 miles)
- Richardson (11 miles)
- Garland (11 miles)
- Hutchins (14 miles)
- Coppell (14 miles)
Frequently asked questions
How do I get into medical detox near Highland Park?
Most admissions start with a phone call. A specialist asks a few questions about substance use, health and insurance, then helps you find a program with an opening. Many residential programs in Texas can admit someone within a day or two once insurance is verified.
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 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.
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.
See all treatment in Highland Park, medical detox in Dallas County or medical detox across Texas.