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Detox in Dallas: what it is and how to find it
A plain guide to medical detox, and Dallas programs that offer it.
The short answer
Detox is medical support while drugs or alcohol leave your body. It treats withdrawal. It is the first step, not the whole treatment.
When detox may be the right start
- You get sick when you cut back
- You drink or use every day
- You have tried to stop and could not
Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can be dangerous. Talk to a doctor before stopping.
What usually happens
- Intake and medical check
- Care through withdrawal
- A plan for what comes next
What detox is for
When someone has been drinking or using regularly, the body adapts. Cutting back can then bring on withdrawal: shaking, sweating, nausea, trouble sleeping, anxiety and more. Detox keeps a person safer and more comfortable while that passes.
Staff check vital signs, watch for problems and may give medication to ease symptoms. For opioid withdrawal, that can include buprenorphine or methadone. For alcohol withdrawal, doctors often use medication to lower the risk of seizures.
How long detox takes
It depends on the substance, how much and how long someone has used, and their health. Many stays run from a few days to about a week, and some run longer. Ask each program what they would expect for your situation.
What comes after
Detox clears the body, but it does not treat the reasons behind the addiction. Most people need a next step, such as residential care, intensive outpatient or outpatient counseling. A good detox program talks about that plan before you leave.
Dallas programs that offer detox
Ratings from Google Maps, November 2026. Not a ranking.
Greenhouse Treatment Center
1171 107th St., Grand Prairie
(972) 597-0843
Google rating: 4.5 (2,352)
Guardian Recovery Dallas
5217 Village Creek Dr, Plano
(972) 220-8617
Google rating: 4.8 (64)
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)
Nexus Family Recovery Center
8733 La Prada Dr, Dallas
(214) 321-0156
Google rating: 4.1 (165)
Texas Recovery Centers
6950 Shady Ln, Scurry
(214) 283-5776
Google rating: 4.0 (232)
The Haven Texas
Call for location
(888) 219-6895
Google rating: 4.5 (196)
Trinity River Recovery Center
8027 W Virginia Dr, Dallas
(469) 557-5864
Google rating: 4.7 (40)
Tru Dallas Detox & Recovery Center
2219 W Euless Blvd suite 100, Euless
(866) 479-8883
Google rating: 4.8 (54)
Questions to ask on the phone
- Is a doctor or nurse on site?
- Do you take my insurance?
- How long is a typical stay?
- What happens after detox?
Common questions
How long does detox take?
Many stays run a few days to about a week, but it varies by substance and by person. The program should tell you what to expect after a medical check.
Does insurance cover detox?
Many plans cover medically needed detox. Coverage varies, so call the number on your card and ask about inpatient detox benefits, prior approval and in-network Dallas programs. See paying for treatment.
Can I detox at home?
It is not safe for everyone. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can cause seizures and can be life threatening. Talk to a doctor before you stop.
Is detox the same as rehab?
No. Detox treats withdrawal over days. Rehab is the longer work of treating addiction, through counseling, medication and support.
