ABOUT ADDICTION
Contrary to common belief, addiction is an illness, not a choice. According to the American Psychiatric Association, it is “a complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequence. People with addiction (severe substance use disorder) have an intense focus on using a certain substance(s), such as alcohol or drugs, to the point that it takes over their life. They keep using alcohol or a drug even when they know it will cause problems.”
THE STIGMA
SURROUNDING
ADDICTION
Texas Health and Human Services explains what stigma is, and how to navigate it:
TEXAS DRUG USE STATISTICS
The following statistics were shared by Texas Health And Human Services Agency (THHSA) Action Plan to Address Substance Use for 2020-2022, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and Jane Carlisle Maxwell, Ph.D. State of Texas Drug Use Patterns and Trends, 2019. Addiction Research Institute
- Methamphetamine is the top drug threat reported by the three DEA Field Divisions that cover Texas.
- Methamphetamine and cocaine problems continue to increase, with no FDA-approved Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) available
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12 Month-ending Count of Drug Overdose Deaths in Texas:
December 2020 to December 2021 is up 15.86% from 4,154 to 4,813. -
12 Month-ending Count of Drug Overdose Deaths in Texas:
December 2020 to December 2021 is up 15.86% from 4,154 to 4,813. - The State’s response to the opioid epidemic has resulted in additional outreach and training to prevent overdoses, but changes in use patterns will require monitoring. Of the drugs used in Medication Assisted Treatment in Texas, the amount of methadone dosage per 100,000 used has dropped while the amount of buprenorphine has increased, although there is increased need for MAT.
- The percentage of adolescents reporting substance use decreased significantly in 2021, representing the largest one-year decrease in overall illicit drug use reported since the survey began in 1975. Down 12th graders are down 4.8%, 11th graders are down 11.7%, and 10th graders are down 5.4% YOY.
- 47 percent of Texans aged 12 and older report alcohol use in the last month. Also, 18 percent of Texas adults report binge drinking in the last month
- 17 percent of Texas high school students report marijuana use in the last month. In addition, 2.4 million Texans aged 12 and older are estimated to be using marijuana in the last year
- In Texas, 19% of middle and high school students say they have used prescription drugs not prescribed to them at some point in their lifetime; 7% say they have done so in the past month
- 17 percent of teens in high school report having their first drink of alcohol before the age of 13
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recovery is “a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential. There are four major dimensions that support recovery:
Health
Overcoming or managing one’s disease(s) or symptoms and making informed, healthy choices that support physical and emotional well-being.
Home
Having a stable and safe place to live.
Purpose
Conducting meaningful daily activities and having the independence, income, and resources to participate in society.
Community
Having relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love, and hope.”
It can be overwhelming to sift through the different kinds of treatment for substance use disorders. This simple, non-comprehensive guide is meant to serve as an overview, which can make the options less intimidating.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST
Upon discovering substance misuse, it might be tough to know where to begin the path toward healing. Here are some recommended reading links, which we’ve curated to help you.
RESOURCE LIST
TREATMENT CENTERS FOR ALL:
- Burning Tree
Eric Button (512)419-8686
https://www.burningtree.com/
Long Term, 9-12 months for chronic relapses - Cenikor
Dr Wei (936)630-7461
www.cenikor.org - Healing Springs Ranch
Jalisa Fragoso (817)908-3063
Jalisa.Fragoso@healingspringsranch.com - La Hacienda
Sarah McDonald (361)290-6580
www.lahacienda.com - Origins
Missy Distel (214)592-7012
www.originsrecovery.com - Ranch at Dove Tree
866-572-6062
www.ranchatdovetree.com - Sante
Brian Simpson (214)444-7358
brians@santecenter.com - Starlite
Lisa Hinson (469)831-2489
www.starliterecovery.com - Stonegate Center
Misty Hughes (817)304-9941
www.stonegatecenter.com - The Arbor
(844)413-2690
www.thearbor.com - The Right Step
Lauren Cox (817)964-8380
www.rightstep.com - Valley Hope
Angela Householder (817)424-1305
angelahouseholder@valleyhope.org
https://valleyhope.org/ - Vertava
Adam Moize (469)332-4553
https://vertavahealthtexas.com/
TREATMENT CENTERS FOR MEN ONLY:
- Brazos
Josh Slay (817)682-4124
www.brazosrecovery.com
TREATMENT CENTERS FOR WOMEN ONLY:
- Fullbrook Center
Cynthia Cuellar (817)994-6365
cynthia@fullbrookcenter.com
https://fullbrookcenter.com/
- Clearfork Academy
Mike Zumwaldt (817)991-2007
www.clearforkacademy.com - New Beginnings
Stacey Hayhurst
(817)891-8068
IOP FOR ALL
- Access Counseling
Irene Little 972 423-8727
(adolescent and adult) - Arise Recovery Center
Danny Andino (214)504-6670
www.ariserecoverycenters.com - Solutions
Lois Jordan (214)369-1155
ljordan@sosdallas.com
www.sosdallas.com - Grace Counseling
Rick Rayl (940)206-3868
www.grace-counseling.com
IOP WOMEN ONLY
- Simply Grace
Admissions (214)774-9808
http://www.simplygracehouse.org/ - Windhaven
(888)437-8686
www.windhavenhouse.com
- BreakThru Substance Abuse
469-263-3168
or
469-263-4265
https://www.facebook.com/breakthrucmc - Haven Behavioral Health
(469) 535-8000
or
(469)353-2219
www.havenbehavioral.com - The Right Step
(713) 528-3709
or
Lauren Cox (817)964-8380
www.rightstep.com
FACILITIES FOR ALL:
- Solutions of North Texas
Admissions (940) 898-6202
sontx.org
FACILITIES FOR MEN ONLY:
- Arbor Park
Chris McGuire (469)412-4572
chris.mcguire@arborparkrecovery.com
https://arborparkrecovery.com/ - Cardinal House Recovery
(214)897-3092
www.cardinalhouserecovery.com - Patton Sober Living
469-734-7500
or
Randy Cox (877)553-1248
www.pattonsoberliving.com - The Lighthouse
(214)390-9378
or
Mike Jones (214)906-6336
www.lighthouserecoverytx.com
FACILITIES WOMEN ONLY:
- Simply Grace
Admissions (214)774-9808
www.simplygracehouse.org - Windhaven
Allison Watros (972)948-2612
www.windhavenhouse.com