Heroin Addiction Treatment
New Choices Treatment Centers’ heroin addiction treatment program in San Antonio helps adults 18 and older with substance use disorder safely restart their lives and regain their autonomy with a full continuum of care, spanning from medical detox and residential treatment to structured outpatient support.
Heroin Addiction Treatment Program
Heroin addiction treatment requires addressing the physical realities of opioid use disorder while simultaneously managing underlying behavioral health factors. New Choices Treatment Centers offers treatment programs for adults 18 and older who are ready to break free from physical heroin dependence and begin their recovery journey in a shame-free environment.
Recovery is never a straight line. That’s why we offer individualized treatment plans across a complete continuum of care. Many start with a medically supervised detox period to help manage the effects of opioids under the care of our healthcare professionals. This may include using proven medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options like methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone.
Clients then often transition into 30 to 90 days of residential care. They’ll follow this up with our partial hospitalization program (PHP), intensive outpatient program (IOP), or standard outpatient care (OP). Whichever path you decide, you’ll have the constant guidance of our on-site licensed clinicians.
A Supportive Recovery Center in San Antonio, Texas
We’ve intentionally designed our treatment center to focus on people rather than outcomes. Our programs are about healing, structure, emotional wellness, and getting to know the version of you who’s free from the effects of heroin.
In our substance abuse treatment center, you’ll share comfortable, apartment-style rooms designed to build community with others who know what it’s like to walk the same path. You can also enjoy our private courtyard and communal meals prepared by our on-site chef.
The goal isn’t simply to manage drug cravings and fight your way through detox. Our treatment programs help you rediscover what it’s like to live a day without the influence of an opiate.
The New Choices Treatment
Centers Difference
New Choices Treatment Centers is a privately owned, trauma-informed recovery center in San Antonio that prioritizes individualized care and meaningful clinical connections. Our team is structured to respond to each client’s unique needs, creating a supportive community environment where recovery is personal, purposeful, and grounded in evidence-based practice.
Built for Adults 18+
Our programs are designed specifically for adults navigating substance use disorder, with an inclusive environment for men and women and a welcoming, LGBTQIA+-friendly culture. Treatment is focused on primary substance use disorders while integrating support for co-occurring mental health conditions.
Personalized, Evidence-Based Care
Every client receives a customized treatment plan that may include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), trauma-focused therapies, SMART Recovery, and psychoeducational groups. Care is tailored to individual strengths, challenges, and recovery goals to promote long-term stability.
Integrated Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment
Because substance use and mental health are often interconnected, we provide coordinated support for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and trauma-related concerns. This integrated approach strengthens emotional regulation, improves coping skills, and supports lasting recovery.
A Supportive Community Environment
With clinical and residential services located on one campus, clients experience consistent structure, peer support, and direct access to licensed clinicians and an on-site psychiatrist. Our team fosters accountability, connection, and daily routines that reinforce well-being and sustainable change.
Continuity Across Levels of Care
From detox and residential treatment to PHP, IOP, and outpatient services, clients can move seamlessly through the appropriate level of care as their needs evolve. This step-down structure supports progress at every stage of the recovery journey.
Key Components of Our Heroin Addiction Treatment Program
Overcoming heroin dependency isn’t simple. You need support from every angle to build the best possible foundation for your newly-found sobriety.
Medically Supported Detoxification
Finding physical independence from opiates is a crucial first step – and one that is significantly eased with the help of our healthcare professionals. We offer medically supervised detox to make the process of going through withdrawal symptoms safer and more comfortable. It’s important to achieve short-term stabilization before beginning the deeper therapeutic and behavioral health work.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
If it’s clinically appropriate for your treatment plan, our medical team uses long-acting medications like partial opioid agonists or opioid antagonists. Both help with the uncomfortable side effects of withdrawal and reduce cravings. MAT is often one of the most beneficial tenets of support for a person’s ongoing recovery by making the process much less difficult.
Evidence-Based Behavioral Therapy
Therapy is the key to unlocking the reason behind your heroin dependence. Our clinicians use some of the most popular and proven modalities, including CBT, DBT, and contingency management. We also offer group therapy sessions to help you gain perspective while reframing negative thought patterns.
Relapse Prevention and Craving Management
Preventing relapse is a necessary part of our treatment process. We work closely with you to identify emotional triggers that might spark drug cravings. You’ll complete each level of your recovery with new concrete strategies for managing these triggers in the real world.
Dual Diagnosis Support
Without addressing underlying mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders, it can be harder to achieve long-term sobriety. Our behavioral health experts provide integrated dual diagnosis care for physical and mental health problems, as both can equally complicate healing from substance use disorder.
What to Expect During Heroin Rehab
Entering heroin rehab is an act of courage. Knowing what to expect can relieve some of the fear of starting treatment and entering a new life of recovery.
Structure and Clinical Focus
Mornings are dedicated to laying the building blocks of better mental health and a positive mindset. This includes group sessions and individual therapy. We also encourage clear goal-setting for the day ahead to help with any anxiety about what the next hour will bring.
Connection and Continued Support
Connection includes off-site 12-Step meetings and peer support models, and we integrate both directly into your routine. Having a reliable network made up of people who truly understand you is invaluable.
Alumni Engagement
Connection is so important to New Choices Treatment Center that it doesn’t end at discharge. We host weekly Friday alumni events to give you a place to reestablish your sober support system on a regular basis.
Skill-Building and Recovery Work
Programming shifts toward practical application with educational groups and behavioral therapy. Everything is designed to give you the life skills you need to find comfort in independence.
What We Treat
Our team is equipped to handle the complexity of mental and physical dependence that comes along with drug use. Both force a heavy emotional weight on your shoulders, and we want to ensure every part of your struggle is tended to.
Heroin and Opioid Use Disorders
We specialize in treatment programs focusing on severe heroin dependence and broader opioid use disorder. These programs cover the high risk of modern use, including the dangers of fentanyl exposure becoming more prevalent in opioids.
Substance Use Disorders
We also provide the same level of specialized care for polysubstance challenges. Alcohol and stimulant dependencies can be just as limiting and debilitating. Our addiction treatment programs shift their approach based on a person’s individual journey with substance use disorder.
Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions
The full picture of substance use disorder is almost always painted with co-occurring mental health conditions. We offer simultaneous support for underlying anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other behavioral health complications that create fuel for substance use.
When to Seek Help for Heroin Addiction
Acknowledging that heroin or opioid use has taken control of your life or the life of someone you love is not easy. You’ve already taken massive strides just by doing your research – and the next step is knowing that there is a way out. Consider reaching out to learn more about treatment programs if you notice:
- Loss of control over the use of a substance or an inability to stop when you want
- Painful signs of emotional or physical dependence when you don’t have access to the drug or when trying to quit.
- A terrifying and growing risk of heroin or opioid overdose.
- Drastic changes in physical health or hygiene.
- A shift in behavior that impacts daily life and personal relationships.
Even if you can’t imagine a substance-free life right now, know that our programs prove it’s not only possible – it’s waiting for you. Our team is ready to show you how to take the biggest and most important step in your journey: the commitment to a future without heroin or opioids.
Comprehensive Support Beyond Treatment
Our treatment programs are the place to learn about behavioral health management and build healthier routines. We prepare you to take your newfound skills into the real world with comprehensive discharge and aftercare planning.
Medication Management and Ongoing Monitoring
Your treatment plan will naturally evolve, and our pharmacological approach will evolve with it. We'll continue careful medication management when necessary to ensure you have the stability you need to succeed.
Family Involvement and Support
Addiction creates pervasive pain, often breaking trust with the people you care about most. We always encourage loved one involvement when appropriate, with guided family sessions. The sessions help everyone heal while educating your support system on the realities of substance use disorder.
AIR Alumni Program and Recovery Community
You're never walking alone on your journey. Our Active in Recovery (AIR) program ensures that even if you aren't on campus, you'll have a sober community on your side full of people who want to see you thrive and succeed.
Continuing Care and Aftercare Planning
We plan for aftercare right when you check in. The plan establishes steps for relapse prevention tailored to your specific needs and challenges.
Life Skills and Reintegration Support
Our team gives you the tools to rebuild a life you love and can be proud of. We'll provide resources for employment and teach you about creating routines that make sense for you.
A Safe, Supportive Environment for Healing
Healing from heroin dependence can be a challenging road. And without the right environment, it can feel practically impossible. That’s why our team balances highly individualized care with a supportive community. Our passion is showing you that not only are you not alone on your path to wellness, but that you have people cheering you on every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer detox for heroin withdrawal?
Yes. We provide medically supported detox programs with 24/7 monitoring to help you safely monitor withdrawal symptoms and stabilize over the first few days or weeks of treatment.
What medications are used for opioid addiction treatment?
Our medical team may incorporate MAT options, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, to help manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings. We’ll also educate clients on the life-saving use of naloxone to reverse a potential heroin overdose.
How long does heroin rehab last?
Program lengths vary and are based on a person’s unique needs. A typical treatment plan starts with medical detox, which usually lasts five to seven days, while residential treatment can range from 30 to 90 days. This approach to care is best when followed up with months of supportive outpatient care to improve mental and behavioral health as the person gets used to a new life without heroin.
Does insurance cover heroin addiction treatment?
Yes, many major health care plans cover all or part of behavioral health treatments, including those related to drug addiction and addiction treatment. Our admissions team can often verify your specific benefits and coverage with health insurance providers in as little as one hour after your inquiry.
What happens after treatment ends?
Your inpatient treatment stay may end, but your discharge has been planned from the very beginning. You’ll transition with a concrete relapse-prevention plan, transition to outpatient levels of care, and gain access to our AIR alumni program. The AIR program provides access to a network of people who are there to support you whenever you need.
What are the risks of heroin overdose?
Heroin overdose can be fatal, especially with the rising presence of synthetic additives. Side effects of overdose include slow breathing, loss of consciousness, and permanent organ damage. Professional heroin addiction treatment saves lives, and not just because it gives you your life back – it guarantees you have one to save.