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By the Numbers: Houston
Harris County recorded over 1,200 drug overdose deaths in 2023 — the highest of any Texas county — with fentanyl driving the majority of fatalities.
Understanding Addiction in Houston, Texas
Houston is the largest city in Texas and faces significant substance use challenges, with opioid overdoses, alcohol use disorders, and stimulant addiction affecting communities across Harris County.
Houston's treatment landscape includes major hospital systems (Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, UTHealth), private residential programs, and a growing network of community-based outpatient and MAT clinics.
Treatment Options in Houston
The right level of care depends on the substance being used, how long someone has been using, their medical history, and their support system. Here is the full continuum available in and around Houston:
- Medical Detox — Medically supervised withdrawal management, typically 5-10 days. Required for alcohol, benzodiazepines, and opioids.
- Residential Treatment (RTC) — Live-in programs, typically 28, 60, or 90 days. Intensive daily therapy, structure, and peer support.
- Partial Hospitalization (PHP) — 5-6 hours of treatment per day, 5 days per week. Step-down from residential or a higher level of outpatient care.
- Intensive Outpatient (IOP) — 9-15 hours of treatment per week. Evening options available for working adults.
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) — Buprenorphine (Suboxone), methadone, or naltrexone (Vivitrol) for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
- Sober Living / Recovery Housing — Structured sober environments following formal treatment. Critical for long-term recovery success.
How Insurance Works for Houston Rehab
Under the Affordable Care Act, all marketplace plans and most employer-sponsored insurance plans are required to cover substance use disorder treatment as an essential health benefit. This includes detox, residential, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment.
The Recovery Source verifies your insurance benefits before you commit to anything. We identify your in-network options, explain your out-of-pocket costs, and help you avoid unexpected bills. The service is completely free.
How The Recovery Source Works
We are a free placement service. When you call us, a specialist will:
- Listen to your situation without judgment
- Verify your insurance and identify covered programs
- Match you with licensed, accredited treatment centers
- Coordinate your admission and answer every question
We do not charge patients or families. We work with treatment centers across Texas and nationwide, so if local options are limited, we can place you in a quality program elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call The Recovery Source at (754) 234-1450. We connect Houston residents with licensed treatment programs locally and nationwide, verify insurance, and provide free placement guidance.
Yes. Texas Medicaid (STAR Health, Amerigroup, Molina) covers substance use disorder treatment including detox and outpatient programs for eligible Harris County residents.
The Heights, Midtown, and Montrose areas have high concentrations of outpatient and community recovery resources. Several residential programs are located in the suburbs including Sugar Land and The Woodlands.
Many Houston detox programs have same-day or next-business-day availability for urgent cases. Call (754) 234-1450 and we'll work to place you as quickly as possible based on your needs.
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Also serving surrounding Harris County communities. State: Texas drug rehab guide.