It can be difficult to know when someone is struggling with an addiction, especially early on. Many people are able to conceal drug and alcohol use at first before the addiction worsens and begins affecting everyday life. If someone close to you needs help with an addiction you may notice:

• They consume drugs and alcohol to the point of passing out.

• They seem to be unable to stop using drugs or alcohol on their own.

• They often think about drinking or using drugs and plan around it.

• They hide their alcohol and/or drug use.

• They are having difficulty with relationships, work and other responsibilities.

The Woodlands drug rehab and alcohol rehab centers can provide a free evaluation to determine if addiction treatment will be beneficial. If treatment is needed, you can get a better idea of what type of services are recommended. You can also call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (SAMSA) helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for free. The hotline is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Having an addiction and another coexisting mental health condition is called a co-occurring disorder, and it’s quite common. About half of people with an SUD have a co-occurring disorder Many drug and alcohol rehab centers are equipped to treat a co-occurring disorder and understand how prevalent it is among their patients.

Not at all. In fact, when a person relapses it’s considered a sign professional addiction treatment is needed. Relapse is common because addiction isn’t a disease that’s cured. It’s a condition that must be managed. Managing addiction is much easier when you have the right tools, support from medical experts and a better understanding of what causes your addiction.

Detox centers in The Woodlands aim to help people get past the first hurdle of recovery - clearing the system of drugs and alcohol. To do that detox centers have patients reside onsite where they can receive 24-hour care and monitoring. The living situation is very structured and completely takes the person out of the environment where they were using drugs and/or alcohol. During treatment patients will receive individual psychotherapy, group counseling and possibly medications to ease withdrawal symptoms.

An inpatient rehab center is considered the next step in treatment after detox. Patients still reside onsite, but they are past the stage of withdrawal. The focus for inpatient rehab is on using talk therapy to explore how the addiction formed and what drives it. Group therapy is also used to help patients connect with others while they learn about addiction and how to manage it.

During inpatient rehab patients benefit from having a fair amount of structure and direction in their daily schedule. This helps the patient feel more stable as they continue their sobriety.

Outpatient rehab is part of a continuum of care that has been found to be highly effective at helping patients achieve long term recovery. In this type of treatment program the patient resides at home and comes to the center for therapy 3-7 days a week. There are two common treatment programs provided by outpatient rehab centers in The Woodlands: Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Therapy (IOT). PHPs are more time intensive whereas IOPs provide the most flexibility.

The objective in outpatient rehab is helping patients learn how to maintain sobriety on their own. Patients work on building the positive habits and behaviors that support sobriety. There’s also more emphasis on the importance of things like nutrition, physical fitness and mindfulness that support all around wellness.

The only way to enroll another person in an addiction treatment program anywhere in Texas is if the person is a minor and you are their parent or legal guardian. Anyone who is a legal adult (18 or older) will have to enroll themselves.

No. People can enroll in Texas addiction treatment centers regardless of where they currently live. You can live in The Woodlands, within the state, out-of-state or even in another country. One thing to keep in mind is there could be state-funded centers, programs or financial assistance that’s only available to state residents.