Houston, TX Detox and Rehab Centers
Looking for a detox or rehab center near you in Houston, Texas? Browse the listings below to find the best addiction treatment center for you.
Looking for a detox or rehab center near you in Houston, Texas? Browse the listings below to find the best addiction treatment center for you.
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As the most populous city in Texas, Houston is also home to thousands of people who need help recovering from substance misuse and addiction. Methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin are some illicit substances commonly misused by people who live in Houston.1 The city also ranks high in the U.S. for its rate of binge drinking and alcohol misuse.2
In 2019, methamphetamine was the number one drug threat in Houston, according to the DEA.1 Cocaine was ranked second, heroin and opioids ranked third, and cannabis ranked fourth.1
In 2020, data compiled by the CDC and the U.S. Census Bureau showed that 16.2% of adults in Houston engaged regularly in binge drinking.2 Several suburbs of Houston also ranked high in rates of binge drinking, including League City and College Station, which had binge drinking rates of 20.8% and 20.5%.2
Fentanyl is also a serious public health concern in Houston. Between January and August in 2022, someone in Houston was killed every 32 hours by fentanyl.3 Former users of illicit substances in Houston say drugs being purchased on the streets became more dangerous beginning in 2020, which is when fentanyl was being added to drugs including opioid pills, marijuana, and stimulants.3
Fortunately, people in Houston who need help fighting and recovering from substance misuse have plenty of options when it comes to choosing an addiction treatment center.
Houston is home to 19 drug and alcohol rehab centers that provide treatments and services for people with substance use disorders.4 This represents just over 4% of the total number of rehab centers located in Texas.5
Detoxification services are offered at 2 of these facilities for those who need supervised withdrawal from substance use.4 Residential rehab programs are available at one facility, and transitional housing at 2 facilities.4
Outpatient rehab programs are available at all 19 facilities, and dual diagnosis therapy at 13 facilities for Houston residents who are diagnosed with both a mental health disorder and substance use disorder.4 Cognitive-behavioral therapy, relapse prevention training, and motivational interviewing are some of many other therapies offered at these addiction treatment centers.4
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction is also available for people in Houston who are dependent on opioids including fentanyl and heroin. MAT using methadone is available at 4 facilities, and MAT using buprenorphine is available at 6 facilities.4 MAT using naltrexone is available at 5 facilities, which can be used to treat people with opioid and/or alcohol use disorder.4
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) are some of many types of self-help support groups for people with substance use disorders.6 Support groups like AA and NA give people in recovery the opportunity to network with others who have similar goals and are free and widely accessible, including in Houston.6
There are dozens of AA groups that meet all throughout Houston 7 days a week at various times of the day.7 Meetings are available in person and online, and convene at local churches, community centers, and hospitals.7 People in Houston who are interested in attending an AA meeting can access an updated schedule on the website for the Alcoholics Anonymous Houston chapter.7
There are about 100 NA groups in Houston that meet every day of the week at all hours of the day.8 The Height Lodge on 2305 McGowen Street, Montrose Counseling Center on 401 Branard Street, and Grace Methodist Church on 1245 Heights Boulevard are some of many NA meeting locations in Houston.8
Those who are interested in viewing a complete list of NA meetings can view an updated schedule on the official NA website.8
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