You're not the first person in Lackland AFB to face this, and you won't be the last. What matters is that you're looking for answers now, and medical detox is one of the most effective ways to get stable and stay that way.
Talk with a specialist any time, day or night, about what treatment looks like, what it costs and how quickly someone can be admitted.
Medical Detox programs near Lackland AFB
Bexar County has 4 programs listed for medical detox, and 16 are within 100 miles of Lackland AFB. The closest is about 8 miles away.
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisCenter for Healthcare Services – Community Crisis Response Services
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxBLS Detox - Addiction Treatment & Mental Health Specialists
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisBriarwood Drug and Alcohol Detox
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxWindmill Wellness Ranch
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisStarlite Recovery Center
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisHow medical detox works
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
- A plan for the next level of care
- Medication to ease withdrawal symptoms
- Medical screening and vital-sign checks on arrival
- Rest, hydration and nutrition support
What Texas rules mean for medical detox
Texas requires licensed detox programs to complete a face-to-face history and physical within 24 hours of admission and to guarantee continuous access to emergency medical care. Outpatient detox is allowed only alongside outpatient treatment, never on its own.
Questions worth asking
- Can it transfer me straight into treatment?
- Is a physician on call around the clock?
- Which substances does the program manage?
Read our full guide to medical detox in Texas.
Getting help in Bexar County
Bexar County's local mental health authority is The Center for Health Care Services, with a 24-hour crisis line at 800-316-9241 or 210-223-7233. 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 Lackland AFB residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (832) 583-1066Other treatment options in Lackland AFB
Medical Detox in nearby cities
- San Antonio (8 miles)
- Alamo Heights (11 miles)
- Helotes (13 miles)
- Converse (20 miles)
- Universal City (22 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 do I get into medical detox near Lackland AFB?
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.
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.
See all treatment in Lackland AFB, medical detox in Bexar County or medical detox across Texas.