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Texas continues to face serious drug poisoning challenges, with the state reporting a ~75% increase in drug poisoning deaths over five years, rising from 9.4 per 100,000 residents (2017) to 15.8 (2021). State and local agencies are expanding prevention, treatment, and data initiatives to respond.

If you or a loved one needs drug detox Austin services, you’re looking for a medically supervised setting that manages withdrawal safely, stabilizes you physically, and prepares you for the next step in treatment. In Austin, reputable programs follow national clinical criteria, use proven medications to reduce risk and discomfort, and coordinate a warm handoff into residential or outpatient care so your momentum continues.

Medical drug detox is the supervised process of clearing alcohol or other substances from the body while managing withdrawal safely and as comfortably as possible. Detox isn’t a cure on its own; it prepares you for therapy and long‑term recovery by stabilizing your body and mind so you can fully engage in treatment.