Reaching out is the hardest part, and you're already doing it. Texas has residential and inpatient treatment in every major metro and many smaller cities, and people in West University Place can reach strong programs close to home or a short drive away.
Whether you're looking for yourself or worried about a family member, a confidential call can help sort out options, insurance and timing in a few minutes.
Where to find medical detox near West University Place
The closest program to West University Place is about 5 miles away, with 18 within a 50-mile drive. Harris County has 9 programs listed for medical detox.
Matthew's Hope Detox and Recovery Program
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxBriarwood Alcohol and Drug Detox - Houston, TX
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxInto Action Recovery Centers – Residential Services
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisPositive Recovery LLC
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisWest Oaks Hospital LP
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisHarris Center for MH/IDD – South Loop SUD Recovery Services
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxSanta Maria Hostel Inc – Bonita House
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisBaron Detox
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisCenikor Foundation – Substance Abuse Program
Hospital / inpatientMedical detoxNRW Detox - Addiction Treatment & Behavioral Support
Residential / inpatientMedical detoxDual diagnosisAbout medical detox
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
- Physician oversight for alcohol, benzodiazepine or opioid withdrawal
- Assessment of what you use, how much and for how long
- Symptom monitoring several times a day
- Counseling to start treatment planning
Medical Detox in Texas: what to know
Detox manages withdrawal; it doesn't treat addiction by itself. When you call detox programs near West University Place, ask whether they can move you straight into residential or outpatient treatment so there's no gap after discharge.
What to ask a program
- Can it transfer me straight into treatment?
- Is a physician on call around the clock?
- Does it start buprenorphine for opioid withdrawal?
Read our full guide to medical detox in Texas.
Getting help in Harris County
Harris County's local mental health authority is The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, with a 24-hour crisis line at 866-970-4770. 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 Harris County, with a physician's certificate attached. See court-ordered treatment in Harris County.
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Call (832) 583-1066Other treatment options in West University Place
Medical Detox in nearby cities
- Bellaire (2 miles)
- Jacinto City (12 miles)
- Galena Park (12 miles)
- Fresno (13 miles)
- Pearland (13 miles)
- South Houston (13 miles)
- Four Corners (14 miles)
Frequently asked questions
Should someone from West University Place 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.
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 West University Place, medical detox in Harris County or medical detox across Texas.