Methamphetamine Addiction · Houston
Meth changes sleep, mood and thinking faster than almost any other drug. We help adults stabilize, rebuild and stay well with private outpatient care in the Houston Heights.
01Psychiatric Care Built In
02Trauma Therapy and EMDR
03Mentoring From Week One
04Evening and Virtual Options
Understanding Meth
Methamphetamine floods the brain with dopamine, then leaves it depleted. That crash is why people use again, often in binges that last days. Over time, sleep disappears, paranoia creeps in and relationships strain under the weight of it.
Meth rarely travels alone. Depression, anxiety, trauma and other substances are often part of the picture, which is why our care is built on dual diagnosis treatment and the wider substance use care we provide.
Recognizing the Pattern
Our Approach
There is no medication approved for meth use disorder, so the work is clinical, structured and close. Care can begin in PHP or IIP for daily support through the hardest weeks, then step down to IOP and outpatient therapy.
We treat meth alongside cocaine and other stimulants, because the recovery work is closely related.
Safety First
Paranoia and psychotic symptoms deserve a careful, unhurried assessment.
Meth can cause paranoia and psychotic symptoms that usually fade with time away from the drug. Our psychiatrists assess these symptoms carefully and coordinate a higher level of care when someone is not safe in outpatient treatment.
When symptoms continue after use stops, our schizophrenia and psychotic disorders care helps tell substance induced psychosis from a primary condition.
Levels of Care
Every plan starts with a clinical assessment. Intensity steps down as you stabilize, with the same team the whole way.
Most Individualized
A private plan built around one person, combining therapy, structure and recovery mentoring at the intensity you need.
Full Day Structure
Full days of structured treatment on weekdays, with a chef prepared lunch, while you return home each evening.
Fits Your Week
Groups and individual therapy several days a week, stepping down as you stabilize.
After Work
Tuesday through Thursday, 5:15 to 8:15 pm, in person or virtual, so you can keep working.
Guides and Resources
Clinician-written articles on stimulant use, mixing substances and what recovery looks like.
How Long Do Benzos Stay in Your System
How Long Does Cocaine Stay in Your System, and When Is It Time for Help
Ketamine Misuse vs. Ketamine Therapy: Risks, Telehealth Concerns, and Treatment
Ready When You Are
One confidential call can help you understand your options and the right starting point.
Start Confidentially
Tell us a little about what is going on and the best way to reach you. A member of our admissions team will follow up personally. Please do not include sensitive medical details in the form.
Common Questions
For guidance about your situation, call admissions at (877) 549-5102.
Meth withdrawal is mostly psychological and is often managed in outpatient care. If other substances are involved, we may refer you to medical detox first and continue your care after.
Most people start with several weeks of PHP or IIP, then step down. Your plan is built at your assessment.
Evening IOP runs Tuesday through Thursday, 5:15 to 8:15 pm, for people who need to keep their job.
We are private pay and provide superbills you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement. You can check your benefits with our out-of-network benefits check.
Clinical Review
Written by Joni Ogle, LCSW, CSAT, CEO of Heights Behavioral Health, and clinically reviewed by Deborah Darnell-Drake, LCSW-S, ACSW, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer. Heights Behavioral Health provides licensed outpatient behavioral health care for adults in Houston, Texas, delivered by master’s-level clinicians and licensed professionals. This page is intended to explain HBH services and does not replace an individualized clinical assessment. Last reviewed October 2026.
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Client Reviews
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“From my very first interaction, I felt welcomed, respected, and genuinely cared for. The staff took the time to listen, answer my questions, and create a treatment plan that fit my needs.”
“Heights offered treatment three evenings a week, which made it possible for them to work during the day and still get consistent support.”
“Our family was scared and unsure where to turn. From the first conversation with Jeff and Beckie to walking through the doors, we felt genuinely cared for.”
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Crisis Notice
Heights Behavioral Health provides scheduled outpatient care and is not an emergency or crisis service. This page is general information, not medical advice. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.
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