Recovery Resources & Guides

Treatment

Understanding PHP, IOP, detox, and how to choose the right level of care.

• What is detox? Detox is medically supervised withdrawal management. It stabilizes the body before behavioral treatment begins.
• How long does detox take? Most detoxes run 3–10 days, depending on the substance and severity.
• Detox vs Rehab: What's the Difference? No. Detox clears the body. Rehab does the behavioral work. You usually need both.
• What is PHP? PHP is the highest-intensity outpatient level of care — roughly 5 to 6 hours a day, 5 to 6 days a week.
• What is IOP? IOP is structured outpatient care, roughly 3 hours a day, 3 to 5 days a week, with morning or evening tracks.
• How long does IOP last? Most IOP programs run 6 to 12 weeks. Length varies by need.
• PHP vs IOP: which is right for you? PHP is more intensive (5–6 hours/day, 5–6 days/week). IOP is lighter (3 hours/day, 3–5 days/week).
• IOP vs inpatient rehab IOP when you can safely live at home. Inpatient when you can't.
• Outpatient vs inpatient rehab Neither is universally better. Match the level of care to the clinical picture and life situation.

Addiction

Early signs, stages, and when to seek help — for yourself or a loved one.

• Signs of addiction Tolerance, failed cut-backs, consequences without stopping, and secretive use.
• Stages of addiction Experimentation, regular use, risky use, dependence, and addiction. Not linear.
• How long does rehab take? Outpatient rehab typically 3–6 months. Individual variation is significant.
• When does someone need rehab? When consequences aren't stopping the use — or when stopping alone has repeatedly failed.
• What happens in rehab? Group therapy, individual sessions, psychiatric check-ins, skills work, and going home to practice.
• How to help someone with addiction Boundaries, honest conversation, professional help — not rescuing.
• Relapse warning signs Isolation, HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired), old people/places/things, romanticizing use.

Insurance

How PPO plans cover outpatient care, and what to ask.

• Does insurance cover rehab? Most PPO plans cover medically necessary outpatient rehab, PHP, IOP, and mental health treatment.
• How much does rehab cost? With PPO insurance, most clients pay their deductible + coinsurance until their out-of-pocket max.
• In-network vs out-of-network rehab In-network = lower out-of-pocket, contracted rates. Out-of-network = higher out-of-pocket, more provider choice.
• Deductibles and rehab You pay full contracted rate until you hit your deductible, then coinsurance kicks in.
• How to verify rehab insurance Call us with your insurance card. Verification is free and takes about 15 minutes.

Community resources across Texas

External organizations Real Deal doesn’t operate but frequently refers to. Call to confirm current availability — state-funded programs fill up fast.

Sober living (community)

• 24 Hour Club214-823-3200 · Low-cost sober living in Dallas
• Sober Living America877-430-0086 · No upfront funds required
• Oxford House800-689-6411 · Self-run sober houses, paid weekly
• Hope Is AliveDallas & Oklahoma · Scholarships available

State-funded treatment

• Cenikor817-921-2771 · State-funded, multiple TX locations
• Homeward Bound214-941-3500 · State-funded, Dallas
• Teen Challenge479-886-8285 · Faith-based, no cost
• Turtle Creek Manor214-871-2483 · State-funded, Dallas
• Serenity House866-795-4673 · Abilene & Fredericksburg

Medical detox (community)

• Pine Street Detox817-335-3022 · State-funded, Fort Worth
• SAMHSA Treatment LocatorFindtreatment.gov · Nationwide search

Practical support during treatment

• Dogs Matter214-714-8460 · Fosters dogs during treatment
• For FamiliesHow to help a loved one navigate treatment
• RD Recovery BlogDeeper reading on treatment & recovery