Alcohol addiction treatment at Santé Center for Healing helps people stop drinking and address the underlying concerns that can make recovery difficult. Our program includes medically supported detox, residential care, outpatient services, and ongoing recovery support.
Santé is located on a 16-acre campus in Argyle, Texas, just outside of Dallas and Fort Worth. For over 30 years, we’ve been fearlessly offering a pathway toward health, healing, and recovery from substance use disorders.
- 24/7 professional support
- Detox available
- Dual diagnosis and trauma-informed care
- Family support
- Confidential admissions
- Serving DFW since 1996
What is alcohol use disorder?
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a treatable medical condition that makes it difficult to control alcohol use, even when drinking is affecting your health, relationships, responsibilities, or emotional well-being. It can range from mild to moderate to severe.
You may hear AUD referred to as alcoholism or alcohol addiction.1 Alcohol addiction is not a moral failure or a character flaw. Many people who struggle with AUD recognize how it affects their lives and want to stop, but struggle to quit drinking.
Addiction does not discriminate. It can affect men, women, high-performing executives, college students, and everyone in between. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, nearly 1 in 10 people aged 12 or older had AUD in 2024.2
Signs you or a loved one may need alcohol treatment
It may be time to get help when drinking becomes difficult to control or starts affecting your health, safety, relationships, or daily responsibilities. You don’t have to hit rock bottom before seeking treatment.
A professional assessment can help determine if treatment is right for you. Consider talking to an addiction specialist if you:
- Drink more or for longer than intended
- Repeatedly try to cut back without success
- Experience strong cravings
- Need more alcohol to feel the same effects
- Feel shaky, anxious, nauseated, sweaty, or unwell without alcohol
- Miss work, school, family, or personal responsibilities
- Continue to drink despite medical, emotional, legal, or relationship problems
- Give up activities that once mattered
- Use alcohol to cope with depression, anxiety, stress, or trauma
Use the quiz below if you’re concerned about your drinking. While our online quiz can point you in the right direction, it’s not a replacement for a professional assessment.
Alcohol Addiction Quiz
Alcohol addiction treatment at Santé:
Our levels of care
Santé Center for Healing offers a continuum of care for alcohol addiction treatment. Clients start with and continue with care that meets them where they are on their recovery journeys.
What happens in alcohol rehab at Santé?
At Santé, your recovery experience is uniquely tailored to your needs. That means you’ll work with clinical and medical professionals to develop a treatment plan that aligns with your personal history, patterns of use, and alcohol abuse recovery goals.
You can expect a personalized assessment before starting treatment, so that the Santé clinical team can create your care plan. After an assessment, you may start in detox, residential, or an outpatient program. During treatment, you may engage in a range of therapies and treatment services, including:
- Medication-assisted treatment to manage withdrawal symptoms or cravings, which can help you stay engaged in therapy and reduce your risk of relapse.
- Dual diagnosis treatment, where mental health is addressed at the same time as substance use.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy to help you identify the thoughts and emotions behind your drinking so you can find ways to stop.
- Dialectical behavior therapy, which can teach you skills for managing intense emotions.
- Trauma-informed and trauma-processing therapies, including EMDR, to help you feel safe, heard, and supported as you work through past experiences.
- Family sessions to rebuild bonds and connections with close loved ones who want to support you in your recovery.
We’re also proud to offer a range of services that can make your time at Santé more enriching. Expressive arts sessions give you space to express yourself when there are no words. Niche process groups help you find connections with others who are in similar situations. Our ropes course and equine program get you outside to enjoy the Texas hills while you build accountability.
What happens in alcohol rehab at Santé?
At Santé, your recovery experience is uniquely tailored to your needs. That means you’ll work with clinical and medical professionals to develop a treatment plan that aligns with your personal history, patterns of use, and alcohol abuse recovery goals.
You can expect a personalized assessment before starting treatment, so that the Santé clinical team can create your care plan. After an assessment, you may start in detox, residential, or an outpatient program. During treatment, you may engage in a range of therapies and treatment services, including:
- Medication-assisted treatment to manage withdrawal symptoms or cravings, which can help you stay engaged in therapy and reduce your risk of relapse.
- Dual diagnosis treatment, where mental health is addressed at the same time as substance use.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy to help you identify the thoughts and emotions behind your drinking so you can find ways to stop.
- Dialectical behavior therapy, which can teach you skills for managing intense emotions.
- Trauma-informed and trauma-processing therapies, including EMDR, to help you feel safe, heard, and supported as you work through past experiences.
- Family sessions to rebuild bonds and connections with close loved ones who want to support you in your recovery.
We’re also proud to offer a range of services that can make your time at Santé more enriching. Expressive arts sessions give you space to express yourself when there are no words. Niche process groups help you find connections with others who are in similar situations. Our ropes course and equine program get you outside to enjoy the Texas hills while you build accountability.
See why clients say that miracles happen on the hill at Santé Center.
Alcohol addiction and co-occurring conditions (dual diagnosis)
It’s common for people who struggle with alcohol to have a mental health condition. Depression, anxiety, and PTSD/trauma-related conditions are all common, but any mental health condition raises the risk of substance use. At Santé, we know that integrated treatment, which addresses both at the same time, promotes healthier recovery.
Many people start drinking to cope with their mental health. From drinking to be less anxious and fit in to numbing intense emotions, alcohol can seem like a quick fix. But the effects are only temporary, and they end up needing to drink more—and more often—to have the same experience. When they’re not drinking, their mental health may be worse than before they started using alcohol to cope. This cycle is difficult to break without support.
We help clients understand how their drinking affects their mental health and why their mental health may cause them to drink. Clients may receive a mental health evaluation before treatment to determine if they have an undiagnosed mental health condition or if their current diagnoses are accurate. From there, individualized treatment may include medication services and therapy methods that are effective in supporting their unique needs.
Why choose Santé for alcohol treatment?
Santé Center for Healing has supported people in the DFW, North Texas, and beyond since 1996. Clients have told us that miracles happen on the hill when they finish treatment. Every aspect of Santé is intentional, from daily conversations with clients to the amenities at our center.
Experienced, masters-level clinicians
Clients work with experienced clinicians who understand addiction, trauma, family systems, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Treatment is adjusted as needs, goals, and progress become clearer.
Experienced, masters-level clinicians
Family Therapy Series: This set curriculum is shared in individual sessions with family members within their loved ones’ first 30 days at Santé. This series is divided into three 1-hour sessions and can be completed in-person or online. Topics include: What is Addiction; Codependency & Boundaries; Family Rules & Roles.
A full continuum of support
Santé offers several levels of care so clients can receive an appropriate amount of structure and support. When possible, clients can move through the continuum without starting over with a new treatment philosophy or clinical system.
Dual diagnosis and trauma treatment
Alcohol use rarely exists in isolation. Santé helps clients address depression, anxiety, trauma, and other co-occurring concerns that may complicate recovery.
Family and alumni connection
Family support can help loved ones understand addiction and participate in healthier recovery dynamics. After treatment, Santé’s alumni programming provides continued connection to a recovery-focused community.
Verified standards and outcomes
Santé Center for Healing is proudly accredited by the Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). We are also a member of the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health and an approved continuing education provider for the National Board of Certified Counselors.
Proven outcomes and success
While it may be your first experience with addiction treatment, it isn’t ours. We strive to help people change their lives, not just complete treatment. Our alumni outcomes are something we take pride in. According to our 2025 fourth quarter survey, 100% of alumni who discharged either 180 days or a full year prior were still in recovery, and many were still participating in our alumni program. And, they rated their self-worth at least 100% more than when they first entered treatment.
Insurance, cost, and how to pay for alcohol rehab
The cost of alcohol rehab varies based on the level of care, length of treatment, clinical needs, and insurance benefits. Many health plans include some coverage for substance use disorder treatment, but benefits and out-of-pocket costs differ by policy.
Santé’s admissions team can verify your insurance benefits confidentially and explain the information provided by your insurer. Verification does not guarantee coverage or obligate you to start treatment.
Factors that may affect cost include:
- Whether detox is needed
- Residential, intensive outpatient, or outpatient placement
- Recommended length of care
- In-network or out-of-network benefits
- Deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance
- Medical or psychiatric services
- Self-pay or other available payment arrangements
Santé can also review self-pay and other ways to pay before starting treatment. You can also verify your benefits for free by clicking the button below.
Starting treatment: The Santé admissions process
Getting started can feel overwhelming, but the first step is simple. Santé’s admissions team can answer questions, review your situation, and help you understand what comes next.
Step 1
Call or contact us online
Reach out confidentially by phone or online. The Santé team will listen, answer questions, and help determine whether our alcohol rehab programming may be appropriate.
Step 2
Complete an assessment and verify insurance
The next step may include a professional assessment and insurance verification. This helps the team understand your clinical needs, level of care, and coverage.
Step 3
Begin treatment with a personalized plan
After enrolling, you’ll begin alcohol addiction treatment with an individualized plan built around your needs, goals, and recovery path. Our team can help you know how to prepare and what to bring to rehab.
Frequently asked questions about alcohol treatment
How long is alcohol rehab?
Alcohol rehab may last several weeks or several months, depending on the client’s needs, progress, level of care, and recovery plan. Many residential clients spend between 45 and 65 days in treatment, though some may stay in residential rehab at our Texas center for up to 100 days.
How much does alcohol rehab cost?
Cost depends on the level of care, length of treatment, medical needs, insurance coverage, and payment arrangements. Santé can verify your benefits confidentially and discuss available payment options when you call or reach out online.
Does insurance cover alcohol rehab, including Aetna or Cigna?
Many insurance plans include benefits for substance use disorder treatment, but coverage varies by policy and medical necessity. Santé can verify your specific benefits and explain deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and other available information. We work with many major carriers, including Aetna and Cigna.
Is medical detox necessary for alcohol?
Not everyone who seeks alcohol treatment needs the same level of withdrawal support. However, alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures, hallucinations, or delirium tremens, so a medical professional should assess the risk before someone with possible dependence stops drinking.
What happens in alcohol rehab at Santé?
Treatment begins with an assessment and an individualized plan. Depending on the client’s needs, care may include detox, individual and group therapy, family involvement, medication management, dual-diagnosis treatment, relapse prevention, and aftercare planning.
What is alcohol use disorder (AUD)?
AUD is a treatable medical condition involving difficulty controlling alcohol use despite harmful effects. It may be mild, moderate, or severe based on the number and impact of the symptoms a person experiences.
What are the signs that a loved one or I need alcohol treatment?
Signs may include drinking more than intended, unsuccessful attempts to stop, strong cravings, tolerance, withdrawal, and continued drinking despite problems. Treatment may also be appropriate when alcohol interferes with health, relationships, work, school, safety, or emotional well-being.
What is the most effective treatment for alcoholism?
No single treatment works best for every person. Effective care is individualized and may combine medical support, behavioral therapies, medication, family involvement, peer connection, and continuing care.
Does outpatient alcohol rehab work?
No single treatment works best for every person. Effective care is individualized and may combine medical support, behavioral therapies, medication, family involvement, peer connection, and continuing care.
How do people get addicted to alcohol?
Alcohol addiction can develop through a combination of genetics, repeated alcohol exposure, stress, trauma, mental health, environment, and learned behavior. These factors affect risk differently from one person to another.
Why do people become alcoholics?
People develop alcohol use disorder through interacting biological, psychological, environmental, and social factors. AUD is a medical condition, not evidence that someone is weak or unwilling to change.
Is alcoholism inherited from your mother or father?
Genetic risk can come from either side of a person’s family. Family history may increase vulnerability, but it does not determine whether someone will develop alcohol use disorder.
How does alcohol affect depression, and is alcohol a depressant?
Genetic risk can come from either side of a person’s family. Family history may increase vulnerability, but it does not determine whether someone will develop alcohol use disorder.
When should you get help for a spouse or loved one who drinks too much?
Consider seeking guidance when drinking affects your loved one’s safety, health, responsibilities, relationships, or ability to control alcohol use. You can contact Santé for family support even when your loved one is not ready to begin treatment.
See why miracles happen on the hill
Alcohol may have affected your life or family for a long time, but support is available. Santé Center for Healing offers personalized alcohol addiction treatment in Argyle, Texas, for clients who need medical, clinical, and continuing recovery care.
When you confidentially call or submit a form, a member of the admissions team can answer questions, discuss treatment needs, review your insurance coverage, and explain what to expect.