You're not the first person in Midland 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.
Programs offering medical detox near Midland
Midland County has 1 program listed for medical detox, and 2 are within 100 miles of Midland. The closest is about 2 miles away.
Springboard Center
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisPermiaCare – Turning Point
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisAlcohol and Drug Awareness Center – Journey Recovery Center/Resid Trt
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxSerenity Foundation of Texas – Serenity House
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisLa Hacienda Treatment Center
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisCenikor Foundation
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisStarlite Recovery Center
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisBCN Detox - Addiction Treatment & Mental Health Care
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
- A warm handoff to residential or outpatient care
- Assessment of what you use, how much and for how long
- Symptom monitoring several times a day
- Counseling to start treatment planning
What Texas rules mean for medical detox
Detox manages withdrawal; it doesn't treat addiction by itself. When you call detox programs near Midland, ask whether they can move you straight into residential or outpatient treatment so there's no gap after discharge.
What to ask a program
- 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 Midland
Texas Health and Human Services lists PermiaCare as the local mental health authority serving Midland County.
Midland County's courts include an adult felony drug court, a DWI court, a transitional treatment court for people re-entering from state substance abuse facilities, plus veterans and mental health courts, all listed in the state's specialty court registry.
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Getting help in Midland County
Midland County's local mental health authority is PermiaCare, with a 24-hour crisis line at 844-420-3964. You can also call or text 988.
Uninsured? PermiaCare is the OSAR center for Midland County and can screen and refer you to state-funded treatment.
Free, confidential help finding medical detox for Midland residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (832) 583-1066Other treatment options in Midland
Medical Detox in nearby cities
- West Odessa (26 miles)
- Andrews (33 miles)
- Seminole (57 miles)
- Kermit (59 miles)
- Denver City (77 miles)
Frequently asked questions
Should someone from Midland 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.
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.
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.
Midland ZIP codes served: 79701, 79702, 79703, 79704, 79705, 79706, 79707, 79708, 79710, 79711, 79712
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