People living in Dallas may struggle with marijuana, alcohol or cocaine use, as well as with other drugs. Many drugs are not just illegal--they are dangerous; without treatment, addicts can shorten their lives through overdose or drug abuse-related disease. Fortunately, the Dallas area features state-run and nonprofit rehabilitation facilities for people who want help overcoming drug addiction.
Low-Cost Drug Rehabilitation Centers
Texas does not require insurers to cover drug rehabilitation; however, Dallas residents may take advantage of nonprofit rehabilitation facilities in the area. Many nonprofit facilities work on a sliding scale, requiring patients to pay only as much as they can afford for treatment. Medicaid may cover treatment in some nonprofit or government-run facilities, as well.
Most Common Drug Problems
Drug use is a problem throughout Texas, including the Dallas area. Drug users commonly struggle with heroin, crack cocaine, metampethamine and marijuana use. Some Dallas residents also struggle with abuse of prescription pain killers and alcohol abuse. Drug and Alcohol Rehab says that Dallas' close proximity to the Mexican border makes illegal drugs easy to obtain, as smugglers and dealers sneak them across the border.
Outpatient Programs
Dallas facilities offer outpatient services to patients who want them or patients who are waiting for a spot to open in a residential facility. Outpatient programs allow the patient to continue to live at home while visiting the facility or clinic for treatment at appointed times.
Residential Programs
Dallas-area hospitals may offer detox services. Patients stay in the hospital until they recover from physical problems associated with drug withdrawal. After completing detox, patients may move to a residential rehabilitation facility, where they live at the facility and undergo intensive treatment for drug addiction. Common treatments include group and individual counseling and 12-step programs.
How to Get Help
If you or someone you love needs help with a drug problem, visit your doctor. Most doctors can recommend appropriate treatment facilities and discuss treatment options with you. You can also contact the Texas Department of Health Services hotline for substance abuse to get a referral.
