Arise Recovery Centers Dallas
5440 Harvest Hill Rd #230, Dallas
(214) 613-0616
Google rating: 4.8 (23)
Meth addiction treatment in Dallas: what helps
What care looks like when there is no approved medicine.
The short answer
Meth addiction treatment in Dallas relies on behavioral therapy, because no medicine has FDA approval for it. Contingency management, which gives small rewards for staying in treatment and avoiding use, has strong research support.
When to reach out for help
- You keep using even when you want to stop
- Use is hurting your health or relationships
- You feel low or anxious when you stop
If you feel unsafe or think about suicide, call or text 988 at any hour.
What usually happens
- A health check and assessment
- Behavioral therapy on a regular schedule
- Ongoing support as cravings ease
Why there is no medicine for meth
NIDA says there is no FDA-approved medication for methamphetamine use disorder or any other stimulant use disorder. Methamphetamine use disorder is the medical term for meth addiction. A stimulant is a drug that speeds up the body and brain.
That can be hard to hear, but it does not mean treatment has nothing to offer. NIDA says effective behavioral treatments exist. A behavioral treatment is counseling aimed at changing patterns of use. Researchers are still studying medicines, and a doctor can treat other health problems along the way.
Therapies that are used
Contingency management gives people small rewards, such as prizes, cash, vouchers or gift cards, for avoiding use and staying in treatment. NIDA says it has the strongest research support of the behavioral options for meth use disorder. Not every program offers it, so ask how it works and how rewards are given.
Other options include cognitive behavioral therapy, which teaches you to spot and change patterns that lead to use, along with group support and motivational interviewing. The last one is a style of counseling that helps a person find their own reasons to change. These therapies can happen at any level of care, and a doctor can check your physical health, sleep and mood along the way.
What withdrawal can feel like
NIDA says withdrawal symptoms peak 2 to 3 days after last use and may last about a week. People may have low mood, anxiety, irritability, sleep problems, cravings and trouble concentrating. Cravings and low mood can last for several months after that. It helps to know this ahead of time, because feeling bad early on does not mean treatment is failing. Talk to a doctor if your mood drops or you feel unsafe.
Staying safer
NIDA says opioids such as fentanyl and heroin are sometimes present in illegal meth as hidden additives. If someone’s breathing slows or stops, experts recommend giving naloxone, a medicine that reverses an opioid overdose, and calling 911. See opioids and fentanyl.
The list below shows Dallas programs by intensive outpatient service. Your right level may be different, and types of care explains the choices. The list does not show which substances a program treats, so ask on the phone.
Dallas programs that list intensive outpatient
Ratings from Google Maps, November 2026. Not a ranking.
Cenikor Dallas Fort Worth
2425 Texas Drive, Irving
(888) 236-4567
Discovery Point Retreat Dallas
4306 Capitol Ave, Dallas
(469) 429-1920
Google rating: 4.7 (467)
Guardian Recovery Dallas
5217 Village Creek Dr, Plano
(972) 220-8617
Google rating: 4.8 (64)
Lighthouse Recovery
3333 Welborn St Unit 300, Dallas
(214) 396-0259
Google rating: 4.9 (146)
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 meth use disorder?
- Do you offer contingency management?
- Is a doctor or nurse on site?
- Do you take my insurance?
Common questions
Is there a medicine for meth addiction?
No medicine has FDA approval for it. NIDA says behavioral treatments are effective, and research on medicines is still going on. Be careful with any program that says otherwise, and ask what its claim is based on.
Do I need detox for meth?
Ask a doctor. NIDA lists low mood, anxiety, sleep problems and cravings as common in withdrawal, and support can help while they ease. A doctor can tell you what is safe. See detox.
What if I have tried treatment before?
Many people go through more than one round of treatment. You can ask for a different approach if the last one did not fit. See does rehab work.
How long does meth treatment take?
It varies. Because cravings and low mood can last for months, many people need support well past the first weeks. See how long rehab takes.
