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South Texas Health System

South Texas Health System

  • Edinburg, TX
  • Accredited
  • Drug Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient

South Texas Health System Behavioral, located in Edinburg, TX, provides comprehensive treatment for behavioral health conditions and addictive disorders. The facility offers a supportive environment for individuals seeking to overcome their challenges.

The mission of South Texas Health System Behavioral is to help people cope with behavioral health conditions and addictive disorders through specialized treatment programs tailored to their unique needs.

South Texas Health System Behavioral focuses on treating substance abuse, behavioral issues, ADHD, anger, depression, poor impulse control, severe mood swings, self-mutilation tendencies, defiant behavior, thoughts of self-harm or harm to others, and aggression.

- Age-specific residential addiction treatment programs for children (7-12), adolescents (13-17), and adults (18+)
- Specialized treatment modalities include recreational therapy, interpersonal communication enhancement, and comprehensive discharge planning
- Anger management, coping skills improvement, relationship enhancement, and medication management are integral components of the treatment programs
- Detoxification services are available to safely manage withdrawal symptoms

The facility offers inpatient addiction treatment for adults, adolescents, and children, providing 24/7 care and support in a structured environment. South Texas Health System Behavioral is accredited by JCAHO, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to industry standards.

Substance abuse is a significant issue in Texas, with many individuals struggling with addiction and its consequences. South Texas Health System Behavioral is well-equipped to address this problem by providing comprehensive, evidence-based treatment programs that cater to the specific needs of each individual.

An ideal candidate for treatment at South Texas Health System Behavioral is someone who is ready to commit to their recovery journey and seeks a supportive, structured environment to overcome their behavioral health or substance abuse challenges.

  • 1+ Accreditations
  • 2 Conditions Treated
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Insurance Accepted
  • 4 Levels of Care
  • Speaks English
  • 14 Therapies & Programs

Accreditations

JCAHO

Conditions and Issues Treated

Dual-Diagnosis

Dual Diagnosis treatment centers like South Texas Health System provide this treatment tailored to the patient’s specific needs, and they also have a specialized focus on addiction treatment. Drug and alcohol addiction often coexists with another mental illness, such as depression or schizophrenia. In other words, drug addiction is only a symptom of a deeper problem.

When addiction enters into the picture, it can often lead to dangerous consequences in the addict’s life. For example, when addiction is paired with major depression, it can lead to suicidal thoughts or actions. When someone is addicted to drugs or alcohol, they often experience a failure to control their impulses and difficulty decision-making.

Dual diagnosis for drug addicts can be very effective when treating drug addiction in Edinburg, TX.

Levels of Care

This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Detox, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

Detox is the body’s process of removing toxins. In substance abuse, detox refers to the process of getting rid of drugs already present in the system once the patient stops further intake. Detox is the initial recovery step. Physiological drug dependence over time can lead to symptoms of withdrawal. Depending on the symptom severity, the detox process is managed either medically or clinically. While medically assisted detox relies on specific medicines, clinical or social detox relies on providing the patient with emotional and psychological support.

The inpatient rehab at South Texas Health System promises an intense and effective treatment. Inpatient rehabs are particularly recommended for those with a severe addiction to drugs. Detoxing at a rehab center ensures that the patient receives 24-hour medical supervision to ensure the best possible chance of recovery. Medical staff is readily available to intervene in case of withdrawal symptoms or other complications. This is not the case with outpatient treatment, where patients may be discharged after the detoxification process is complete.

Inpatient facilities provide residential and holistic treatment, with access to experienced medical professionals and rehab specialists. This ensures the best possible recovery and is recommended for patients with severe addiction seeking drug treatment.

Outpatient treatment programs are less intensive than an inpatient program. Participants live at home while working or going to school. Benefits include being able to continue relationships with family, friends, and work/studies. Treatment includes educating patient on addiction to drugs, medication, and counseling. Benefits include being able to continue relationships with family, friends, and work/studies. Treatment includes educating patient on addiction to drugs, medication, and counseling. Counseling sessions are for either individual or group.

Therapies & Programs

Individualized Treatment is essential because it gives addicts the ability to participate in a program that meets their unique needs. An addict should work with professionals who understand what they’re going through, especially if the addict is actively using.

Trying to find a treatment program that meets your needs can be challenging. It’s even more complicated if you don’t know what kind of treatment you need. Being able to have professionals who are experienced with treating your situation is key to getting sober. Finding the right treatment program for an addict is difficult, but it’s even harder without communicating with those who have experience treating your specific situation.

Couples therapy is beneficial for couples in which at least one partner has a substance use disorder. This type of therapy can help partners improve communication skills, which is an important factor in a healthy relationship. It can also help partners better understand one another so they have a greater understanding of how the other partner may be feeling.

Benefits of couples therapy include:

  • Improvement in communication skills
  • Increased understanding of the dynamics within a relationship
  • Increased sense of support and trust in the relationship
  • Better teamwork between partners/increased willingness to listen and work together
  • Enhanced tolerance of each other’s shortcomings
  • Improved ability to have open, honest communication with each other

Family dysfunction can often be the underlying cause of substance abuse. To get sober, you need to find a different way to cope with the pain in your life. Family therapy can help you and your family deal with old issues that may trigger substance abuse. It will help everyone understand why each member of the family feels and acts the way they do. It can give everyone new tools to manage their emotions so that they don’t want to drink or do drugs.

A person looking for drug recovery should know that group therapy is an essential tool. Group therapy provides accountability and friendship to people with addiction. It is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit. Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at South Texas Health System also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.

If you are looking for a drug addiction treatment program that also provides trauma therapy, then South Texas Health System in Edinburg, TX is a great option. The staff at this facility specialize in helping people process and understand the past traumas that have led them to addiction. This approach can help individuals move forward with their recovery and take a better hold of their sober future.

The benefits of trauma therapy at South Texas Health System in Edinburg, TX are as follows:

  • People will become less likely to engage in self destructive behaviors.
  • Their emotional and mental health will significantly improve.
  • They will be more confident in their abilities to live an addiction-free life.
  • People will be able to connect with other people on a deeper level.
  • Their problems with intimacy and trust will improve.

Dialectical behavior therapy is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on eliminating specific negative thoughts that can potentially lead to an individual inflicting self-harm. It helps treat patients exhibiting uncontrollable emotions, intense mood swings, and borderline personality disorders.

The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, dialectical behavior therapy refers to accepting the patient’s addiction and changing their thoughts and behavior. It improves life skills such as controlling intense emotions without reacting impulsively, resolving interpersonal conflicts effectively, and promoting awareness about self and others.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that is focused on changing negative ways of thinking that contribute to addictive behavior.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is beneficial for:

  • People who are seeking to overcome addictive behavior
  • Those who struggle with addictive behavior and mental illness
  • People who have a genetic history of addiction in their family
  • Those who don’t want to depend on medications
  • Those who need a more practical treatment approach

Thinking about nutrition is an odd thing when you’re strung out. You are probably so low physically that all you want to do is sleep, eat comfort food and get high again. It’s hard to imagine having enough energy to care about what kind of food you are eating but think about it. Your body has gone through some severe physical stress, so it is vital to give it the building blocks it needs to recover. It’s equally important to remember that malnutrition can affect your mood and energy level, which affects your desire to get sober.

If you’re eating right, you’ll have more energy for productive activities, such as going to meetings or being with other sober people in Edinburg, Texas. You’ll have more strength to fight cravings, and you won’t be so low that they are overwhelming. You will think clearly enough to make sober decisions. Finally, good nutrition helps keep your body strong against the familiar ravages of drug use–tuberculosis, hepatitis, abscesses, infections, etc.—as well as the physical symptoms of withdrawal.

Nicotine replacement therapy can help addicts reduce or eliminate their cravings for nicotine. By replacing the harmful substances in tobacco with less potent chemicals, most smokers can gradually wean themselves off cigarettes without experiencing intense cravings.

During these sessions, a therapist will work with the addict to gradually reduce their dependence on nicotine by controlling how much they smoke and providing appropriate breaks between cigarettes. Using this type of therapy in combination with other strategies can help smokers learn how to quit smoking for good and avoid relapse.

Patient Experience

Experiential Therapy at South Texas Health System

Experiential therapy is a type of therapy that has been found to be effective in the treatment of substance abuse. It is a “hands-on” approach, which can involve anything from acting to rock climbing. The individual must trust the therapist for this therapy to work. This therapy helps individuals revisit and heal from past traumas and has been used in various behavioral and eating disorders.

Payment Options

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Location & Contact

    South Texas Health System Location and Directions
    Address
    2102 West Trenton Road
    Edinburg, TX 78539

    Phone Number
    (956) 388-1300

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    South Texas Health System Location and Directions

    Location

    • 2102 West Trenton Road
      Edinburg, TX 78539
    • (956) 388-1300

    Accepts

    • Gender
      Female, Male
    • Age
      Adults (20+), Children (0-12), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
    • Modality
      Couples, Family, Group, Individuals
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Hearing-Impaired
  • Ownership
    Privately Owned

    Listed May 26, 2020

    Updated July 25, 2024

    Edinburg, Texas Addiction and Treatment

    Texas is one of the primary hubs for drug smuggling into the country. The border between Texas and Mexico is more than 1,000 miles long. More than 10 million residents use alcohol every year and more than 25% of those are minors. Alcohol and drug use has become so common in Texas that almost 15% of all deaths can be attributed to these substances.

    Edinburg, a vibrant city in southern Texas, boasts a rich cultural tapestry and outdoor allures. However, the region grapples with alarming drug-related fatalities – a staggering 40% surge in opioid deaths and a 50% spike in methamphetamine overdoses from 2020 to 2024.

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