How do I know if I (or my loved one) need rehab?
If use is causing damage (health, relationships, work, legal) and continuing anyway, that's a clear signal. If cutting back has been tried multiple times and hasn't held, that's another.
You don't have to hit "rock bottom." Earlier intervention has better outcomes.
A free assessment can clarify the level of care. Call 469-747-1201.
Sources & further reading
Medically reviewed by our clinical team
Dr. Dhiren Patel, DO
Staff Psychiatrist · Real Deal Recovery
Board-certified psychiatric care for adults in outpatient treatment.
Sharaya Gallozzi, M.A., LMFT-S
Chief Clinical Officer · EMDR-Trained · Meet Sharaya
Leads the Real Deal clinical team; supervises therapists across all three rehab centers.
Last reviewed September 2026. This article is educational and is not medical advice. In an emergency call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
