Arise Recovery Centers Dallas
5440 Harvest Hill Rd #230, Dallas
(214) 613-0616
Google rating: 4.8 (23)
Cocaine addiction treatment in Dallas: how care works
How counseling-based care works, and what to ask a program.
The short answer
Cocaine addiction treatment in Dallas relies on counseling, because no medicine has FDA approval for cocaine use disorder. Common approaches include contingency management and cognitive behavioral therapy.
When to reach out for help
- You use more than you planned
- You keep using even when it costs you
- You feel low and restless when you stop
Chest pain or a seizure is an emergency. Call 911.
What usually happens
- A health check and assessment
- Regular counseling, one-on-one or in a group
- Ongoing support after the program ends
Why counseling is the main treatment
NIDA says there are currently no medications approved by the FDA to treat cocaine use disorder. That is the medical term for cocaine addiction. NIDA says behavioral therapies are often the only available and effective treatments for many drug problems. Behavioral therapy means counseling aimed at changing patterns of use.
A doctor can still help. They can check your heart and general health, look at sleep or mood problems, and screen for other conditions. Ask a program which therapies it uses and how often sessions happen. If a program cannot explain its approach in plain words, that is worth noting.
Approaches you may see
Contingency management gives vouchers or prizes to people who stay off cocaine and other drugs. NIDA says it may be especially helpful early on. Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches skills to recognize high-risk situations, avoid them and cope with problems. These sessions often happen in outpatient treatment or intensive outpatient.
NIDA also describes therapeutic communities. These are drug-free homes where people stay and work on recovery together, and they can require a stay of 6 to 12 months. Not every person needs that much care. Residential treatment explains live-in options.
NIDA also points to aftercare, meaning support that continues after a program ends. Ask each program what this looks like. Some people find it useful to pair this with peer support groups. Family can be part of care too, so ask whether a program offers family sessions.
How stopping can feel
NIDA says people who stop may have stronger negative moods and feelings of displeasure, which are signs of withdrawal. Lean on support at this stage, and tell a doctor or counselor how you feel. If you feel unsafe, call or text 988 at any hour.
Hidden fentanyl and overdose
NIDA says cocaine is sometimes mixed with fentanyl and related drugs, and that this has added to overdose deaths. It also warns that using cocaine with opioids is very dangerous. Cocaine wears off sooner, which can lead to an opioid overdose. If a person’s breathing slows or stops, call 911 and give naloxone if you have it. See opioids and fentanyl for how naloxone works.
The list below shows Dallas programs by outpatient service. It does not show which substances a program treats, so ask on the phone.
Dallas programs that list outpatient care
Ratings from Google Maps, November 2026. Not a ranking.
Compass Clinic Dallas
3330 Douglas Ave (inside Today Clinic), Dallas
(972) 893-3368
Google rating: 4.9 (86)
Discovery Point Retreat Dallas
4306 Capitol Ave, Dallas
(469) 429-1920
Google rating: 4.7 (467)
Greenhouse Treatment Center
1171 107th St., Grand Prairie
(972) 597-0843
Google rating: 4.5 (2,352)
Homeward Bound, Inc.
5300 University Hills Blvd, Dallas
(214) 941-3500
Google rating: 3.6 (151)
Life's Second Chance Treatment Center South
2615 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas
(214) 376-7388
Google rating: 4.8 (57)
Lighthouse Recovery
3333 Welborn St Unit 300, Dallas
(214) 396-0259
Google rating: 4.9 (146)
Nexus Family Recovery Center
8733 La Prada Dr, Dallas
(214) 321-0156
Google rating: 4.1 (165)
Trinity River Recovery Center
8027 W Virginia Dr, Dallas
(469) 557-5864
Google rating: 4.7 (40)
Turning Point Recovery Network
5710 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy #165, Dallas
(972) 970-0100
Google rating: 5.0 (197)
Questions to ask on the phone
- Do you treat cocaine use disorder?
- Do you offer contingency management?
- How often would I come in?
- Do you take my insurance?
Common questions
Is there a medicine for cocaine addiction?
No medicine has FDA approval for it. Be careful with any program that says otherwise, and ask what the claim is based on. A doctor can treat related health problems.
Do I need to go to rehab for cocaine?
Not always. Many people start with outpatient care. If that is not enough, or home makes it hard to stop, more support may help. See how to choose a program.
Can I work during cocaine treatment?
Often, yes, in outpatient care. If you need time away, see time off work for treatment.
How can I talk to someone I love about cocaine use?
Pick a calm time, say what you have seen, and offer to help make a call. See talking about treatment for ways to start.
