Recovery starts with a safe place to stop and a team that knows what to do next. For people in University Park, medical detox offers both, with staff available day and night.
If you're unsure whether you need residential care, detox or something else, that's a normal place to start. A short, confidential call can point you in the right direction.
Where to find medical detox near University Park
Dallas County has 10 programs listed for medical detox, and 37 are within 100 miles of University Park. The closest is about 4 miles away.
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
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Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisBLS Detox - Addiction Treatment & Mental Health Support
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisGuardian Recovery - Dallas Drug & Alcohol Rehab Detox Center
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisHomeward Bound Inc – Dallas Residential Treatment Center
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisTurtleridge Detox Garland
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisKing Arthur Blvd Detox
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisHow medical detox works
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
- A plan for the next level of care
- Nursing staff available around the clock
- Rest, hydration and nutrition support
- Medication to ease withdrawal symptoms
Before you choose 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.
What to ask a program
- Can it transfer me straight into treatment?
- 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 University Park residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (832) 583-1066Other treatment options in University Park
Medical Detox in nearby cities
- Highland Park (1 mile)
- Dallas (4 miles)
- Addison (8 miles)
- Richardson (10 miles)
- Carrollton (11 miles)
- Coppell (14 miles)
- Plano (14 miles)
Frequently asked questions
How many medical detox programs are near University Park?
This page lists 34 medical detox programs within 50 miles of University Park, sorted by distance. Dallas County alone has 10 programs.
Should someone from University Park 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.
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 University Park, medical detox in Dallas County or medical detox across Texas.