Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring

▪ Seven days of comfortable clothing including jacket, socks, underwear, sleepwear and swim attire.

▪ Long distance calling card and personal phone list

Optional Items:

▪ Books, Crosswords and Puzzles

▪ Cash for off campus outings (no more than $50.00)

▪ Personal pillow and throw if preferred

▪ Photos, plastic frames only

▪ Twelve pack of soda or sport drinks

▪ The use of tobacco products is allowed in designated areas. Please bring enough tobacco supplies to last the duration of your stay.

What NOT to bring

▪ Alcohol, drugs or related paraphernalia

▪ Sexually explicit materials

▪ Weapons or sharps including razors and knives

▪ Electronics including laptop or tablet, mp3 player, game console, DVDs/player and CDs/player or any device with a cord.

▪ Cell phones, pagers, and recording devices including cameras

▪ Personal hygiene products containing alcohol including mouthwash and hairspray

▪ Over the counter or prescription medications and nutritional supplements

▪ Clothing promoting drugs or alcohol or displaying undesirable messages

▪ Short shorts, halter tops and mid-drift shirts/ Steel-toe or heavy work boots

Do you accept insurance?

Yes. We work with most insurance providers, as well as Medicare and TRICARE. Our admissions specialist will work with your insurance company and will go over all the details regarding your insurance coverage. View Contracted Sources

What if I don’t have insurance?

Those who choose to pay out-of-pocket may do so.
View Private Pay Rates & Admission Criteria

Where are you located?

We are located at 1106 W. Dittmar Rd. Austin, Texas.
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How long will I stay there?

It depends on your individual situation. Each case is different and constitutes a different length of stay. The typical length of stay is two to three weeks.

Can I smoke?

Yes. You may smoke in designated areas. Please bring enough tobacco supplies to last the duration of your stay.

What is suboxone and do I need it?

Suboxone is used to control opiate withdrawal symptoms used on a case-by-case basis. If used correctly, it serves as a “soft landing” for those experiencing opiate withdrawal symptoms. View Additional Information

What is a dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorder?

Dual Diagnosis/co-occurring disorder is when a person has both an alcohol or drug problem and an emotional/psychiatric problem at the same time. The term dual diagnosis is often used interchangeably with the terms co-occurring disorder, co-occurring illness, dual disorder, co-morbity and co-morbid disorder.

Texas Star Recovery specializes in the treatment of individuals with this disorder but is not exclusionary to this. Additional Infomation on Dual Diagnosis

Can I leave the facility?

Upon admission, you are asked to stay on the property unless granted permission by an appropriate staff member or discharged. However, Texas Star is a voluntary program and cannot prevent a person from leaving upon their will.

What is your success rate?

Provided a person successfully completes our program(s) and follows their prescribed discharge plan, the chances of maintaining sobriety are 100%. Based upon our internal data, however, 80% of alumni contacted three months after discharge reported they were still sober.

What is the admission process?

To learn more please
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How is Texas Star different from other treatment centers?

To learn more about how Texas Star Recovery Program is different from other facilities please View What Sets Us Apart

Is my privacy protected?

Your confidentiality is mandated by Federal law and is strictly upheld. In a signed “release of information” authorization form, you choose what information is released and with whom it is shared.

How often will I see a physician?

You will see a physician on a daily basis. During this time, questions and concerns specific to your situation are discussed.