MayoClinic.com describes alcoholism as a chronic disease that makes people physically dependent on alcohol. The inability to control consumption and when the drinking occurs are also dependency markers. There is a difference between alcoholism and alcohol abuse. Abuse exhibits only some of the symptoms of alcoholism, with excessive consumption causing problems in your life. A number of treatment programs are available in Houston to assist with both alcoholism and alcohol abuse.
The Right Step
Established in 1990, the Right Step started as an all-male extended care facility. As of 2010, programs are offered for both men and women battling alcoholism and drug abuse. Privately run, there are 21 locations throughout Texas and New Mexico. Programs offered are sober living, detoxification, residential inpatient care, day treatment and interventions.
The Right Step Corporate Offices
902 W. Alabama St.
Houston, TX 77006
877-627-4389
rightstep.com
Santa Maria Hostel
Santa Maria Hostel offers two residential facilities for women and women with children coping with substance abuse, including alcoholism. Transitional living resources are provided after discharge, if necessary. Treatment programs offered are supported residential, outpatient services, court liaison, sober living and alternative recovery paths. Started in 1990, the program is the largest in Texas as of 2010.
Santa Maria Hostel
7807 Long Point Rd.
Houston, TX 77055
281-657-0898
santamariahostel.org
Texas Alcoholism Foundation Inc.
Operating as the Texas House, and partnering with the Texas State Use Works Wonders Program, Texas Alcoholism Foundation Inc. offers a 1-year, peer-driven, residential program for indigent adult males with no insurance or funding. The focus is on alcoholism and substance abuse, using Alcoholics Anonymous as a model. Any detoxification or mental health issues need to be addressed before treatment begins. A 2-year after-care program is available after the year-long residential program to provide follow-up and support.
Texas Alcoholism Foundation Inc.
Texas House
2208 West 34th St.
Houston, TX 77018
713-956-6337
texas-house.org
Memorial Hermann Prevention & Recovery Center
Opened in 1982, Memorial Hermann Prevention & Recovery Center offers treatment programs for alcohol addiction targeting teens and adults, men and women. Options offered are residential in-patient programs, detoxification, 12 step recovery, intensive outpatient, programs specifically for young adults and families, a Spanish program and day treatment. Known as the PaRC, the facility offers a private suburban retreat.
Memorial Hermann Prevention & Recovery Center
3043 Gessner St.
Houston, TX 77080
877-464-7272
mhparc.org
