Process Addiction Treatment in Houston, Texas
Black Horse Health provides patients with substance use disorder and process addiction treatment in Houston, Texas. Through medical detox, residential treatment programs, and step-down levels of care, we offer various treatment approaches for a well-rounded approach to wellness.
Our Evidence-Based Process Addiction Treatment Program
Process addiction is a behavioral form of addiction that occurs when an individual partakes in specific behaviors – such as sex, gambling, eating disorder, video games, or pornography – despite knowing the negative consequences. Our recovery team provides specialized care for families, young adults, professionals, and mature patients to improve understanding of addictive behaviors. Doing so helps encourage healthier behavioral patterns for a more balanced future.
You can expect to receive treatment anywhere from 30 to 60 days. However, your length of stay can vary based on your unique needs.
Our Premier Treatment Center for Your Comfort
If you or someone you care about is struggling with a behavioral addiction, our team can help. Our serene and discreet healing environment is supported by compassionate professionals. We work collaboratively to create custom treatment plans for each patient’s unique needs, and our specialists listen closely to ensure mental, physical, and emotional symptoms are addressed.
Why Patients Choose Black Horse Health
At Black Horse Health, we provide personalized, evidence-based care to patients in the Houston area to heal from substance use disorder (SUD) while addressing the underlying mental health, trauma, and chronic pain concerns that often contribute to process addiction.
Our multidisciplinary team treats SUD alongside co-occurring mental health conditions and chronic pain concerns, creating a more complete path toward healing and long-term recovery.
Patients begin treatment in a medically managed detox program with around-the-clock nursing care, physician oversight, and individualized withdrawal management designed to promote safety, comfort, and stabilization.
With just 16 beds and a high staff-to-patient ratio, we provide personalized attention, customized treatment planning, and the clinical support needed to address your unique recovery journey.
Our team utilizes proven therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), family therapy, and group therapy to help patients address the underlying factors contributing to process addiction and mental health challenges.
In addition to traditional clinical care, patient treatment plans include holistic services such as movement therapy, art and expressive therapies, yoga, nutrition support, and wellness-focused programming to aid in addiction recovery.
Recovery does not end after discharge. Through alumni programming, family support services, aftercare planning, group therapy opportunities, and ongoing clinical connections, we can help you or your loved one build a foundation for lasting success.
Types of Process Addictions We Treat
Process addictions can affect many areas of life, but with compassionate, evidence-based care, lasting recovery is possible regardless of the specific behavior involved.
Gambling Addiction
The ups and downs of winning and losing high-stakes gambles can create a dopamine rush that leaves you chasing that feeling. If you are struggling to make rent, having relationship problems due to finances or lost time, or continuing to gamble despite having to take out loans, this may signal the need for treatment. We can help you by providing behavioral therapy, support group meetings, and life skill-building activities that will help you develop coping mechanisms for common triggers for gambling.
Sex Addiction
Sexual activities can cause endorphins to increase within our systems. While healthy for most, if you compulsively engage in sexual acts, you are at an increased risk of contracting STDs, getting pregnant, or having relationship problems. Our rehab program can address the underlying cause of your sex addiction, such as trauma or low self-esteem. Support group meetings and trauma-based therapies can also provide additional support.
Gaming Addiction
Some people use video games as an escape or a way to cope with the stress that comes from everyday life. The thrill of video games can create a dopamine rush that keeps players hooked. However, if you struggle with a gaming addiction, you may spend too much money on video games. This can result in neglecting responsibilities at work or school or withdrawing from relationships. If you struggle with video game addiction, you can benefit from support groups or our various evidence-based interventions designed to address compulsive behaviors linked to gaming addiction.
Eating Disorders and Food Addiction
Food nourishes our bodies and can evoke positive memories. However, it’s not uncommon to struggle with stress, anxiety, or other underlying issues and use food to cope with your feelings. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, you may find yourself gaining weight, experiencing health complications, or overspending on food each month. Our team can help you or your loved one build a healthier relationship with food and identify and treat the underlying problems contributing to food addiction.
Exercise Addiction
Daily physical activity can help you maintain good health. However, in some cases, it can be taken to extremes, resulting in injuries, unhealthy weight loss, chronic pain, or neglect of daily responsibilities. During treatment for exercise addiction, it’s important to build a healthy relationship between working out and body image. Our team can provide you or your loved one with resources to support dual-diagnosis management.
Work Addiction
The prevalence of work addiction remains a growing concern for professionals. Work addiction can increase burnout, affect sleep, and dismantle your typical routine while impairing your family bond. Addressing this behavioral issue can improve all aspects of life and help you achieve work-life balance and career success.
Internet or Social Media Addiction
Excessive internet use or social media use can interfere with relationships, work, school, and emotional well-being, making it difficult to maintain a healthy balance. Our treatment program helps individuals address the underlying factors driving compulsive online behaviors while building healthier coping skills and more fulfilling offline connections.
Substance Addictions and Mental Health Disorders
Chronic pain, substance abuse, or a dual diagnosis of addiction and mental health disorders can be difficult to manage. Evidence-based therapy, such as CBT or DBT, can help you get to the root of your addiction for lasting change.
Key Elements of Our Addiction Treatment Program
Our comprehensive addiction treatment program combines evidence-based therapies, personalized care, and ongoing support to help individuals build a strong foundation for lasting recovery.
Intensive Assessment
Treatment begins with a comprehensive, clinical, and psychological assessment. This allows our team to identify the scope of your process addiction and any underlying co-occurring disorders so we can tailor the best-fit program for you. From here, we’ll create a personalized roadmap that aligns with your lifestyle and long-term goals.
Medically Supervised Detox & Stabilization
Process addictions commonly occur alongside alcohol addiction or drug addiction. Detox is the first step in substance abuse treatment, allowing the body to stabilize after cessation of use. Our team of healthcare professionals ensures safe and comfortable withdrawal management, preparing you to transition to the next level of care. After detox, the hard work of treating your process addiction can begin.
Inpatient Residential
Residential treatment offers full-time support in a peaceful setting so you can focus entirely on the work needed to heal.
At our private Houston facility, you’ll engage in:
- Daily therapy sessions focused on compulsive behavior patterns
- Co-occurring mental health or pain management services as needed
- Skill-building, mindfulness, and relapse prevention
- Around-the-clock support from a dedicated care team
This immersive level of care allows you or your loved one to step away from daily triggers and reset your routine in a supportive, therapeutic space.
PHP and IOP
Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers structured, full-day treatment without the overnight stay in our facility. If you are stepping down from inpatient care, our PHP will allow you to engage in intensive therapy, group work, and behavioral support during the day so you can return home in the evening.
With therapy and recovery-focused sessions scheduled several times per week, our intensive outpatient program (IOP) supports continued healing while giving you space to manage other obligations. Consistency, self-awareness, and a strong support system are key to success at every level.
Outpatient programs are currently reserved for only graduates of our residential treatment program.
Family Support Program
Process addictions often strain family dynamics and communication. Our Family Support Program provides education, tools, and therapeutic support to help your family members better understand the nature of behavioral addictions and become part of the healing process. In some cases, shared or co-occurring behavioral issues within the household can also be addressed in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Alumni Program
Recovery from process addiction is a long-term journey – especially when the behaviors involve everyday activities like food, sex, or technology. We’re here to help you maintain the progress you’ve made and navigate any future challenges with confidence. Our alumni program provides continued structure through daily check-ins, access to group support, and ongoing therapy.
Behavioral Health Therapies Offered
Our behavioral health therapies are designed to address the emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges that contribute to addiction and support long-term healing.
CBT can help you identify distorted thoughts and beliefs related to addictive behavior. Through this process, you can gain insight into the triggers and automatic reactions that may fuel your addiction. Our CBT therapists also equip you or your loved one with coping strategies to manage stress, boredom, or cravings without resorting to addictive behavior.
By enhancing emotional awareness and providing tools to manage intense emotions, DBT helps you develop a greater capacity for improved behavior. If you struggle with emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and a lack of effective coping mechanisms, DBT can address these specific challenges. Our team of professionals teaches mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to support emotion regulation.
Attending regular support group meetings is a great way to learn how to cope with triggers so you can develop a structured approach to recovery. We incorporate 12-Step recovery programs into treatment plans as desired to help you connect with other individuals experiencing the same addiction disorder.
Many people engage in addictive rituals as a coping mechanism. ACT can encourage acceptance without judgment, helping you commit to healthy behaviors. In ACT sessions, you will begin to develop a more open and accepting relationship with your thoughts and emotions, reducing the need for avoidance through addictive behaviors.
EMDR therapy is used to address underlying trauma related to process addiction. Sessions involve guided bilateral stimulation, typically through rapid eye movements. Through this process, you learn to safely process distressing memories and reprocess past experiences so addictive patterns eventually diminish.
Irregular eating habits and poor nutrition can exacerbate the negative effects of addictive behaviors. Nutritional counseling can educate you on the importance of maintaining a balanced diet. You will begin to gain proper nutrition through developed healthy meal plans with our treatment team, enhancing cognitive function and providing essential nutrients for restored well-being.
Holistic Treatment Options
We offer a variety of holistic options that can help treat process addiction, as we believe that treating the whole picture is imperative for healing. Holistic options that we offer include yoga, mindfulness exercises, relaxation techniques, and art and expressive practices.
Who Benefits From Our Treatment Program?
Families, young adults, professionals, and mature patients facing challenges with both substance abuse and process addictions benefit from our treatment programs.
Signs You or a Loved One Needs Help
While all process addictions are different, general symptoms can signify the need for professional support.
Common symptoms of process addictions include:
- Spending a significant amount of time thinking about performing the behavior
- Using the behavior as an escape from negative emotions
- Spending a significant amount of time performing the behavior, despite experiencing conflict in other areas
- Experiencing health risks due to the process addiction, such as exposure to STDs or vitamin deficiencies
- Trying to stop the behavior but feeling like you’re unable to
- Increasing the amount of time you spend performing the behavior
- Experiencing psychological withdrawal symptoms for a significant amount of time
The Impact of Addiction on a Person’s Life
Process addiction can affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life, including their mental health, relationships, finances, work, and overall well-being. Over time, compulsive behaviors may become increasingly difficult to control, leading to emotional distress and disruptions in daily functioning.
Importance of Treating the Root Cause
Lasting recovery from process addiction involves addressing the underlying emotional, psychological, or behavioral factors that drive compulsive behaviors. By treating the root causes alongside the addiction itself, individuals can develop healthier coping strategies and reduce the risk of relapse.
FAQs
Does my loved one need an intervention?
Whether your loved one needs an intervention depends on their willingness to recognize the problem and accept help. If they continue to deny the impact of their addiction, refuse treatment, or their behavior is putting them or others at risk, a professionally guided intervention may help encourage them to take the first step toward recovery.
What if I have substance abuse and internet addiction?
It is common for substance use disorders and process addictions, such as internet addiction, to occur together. Our comprehensive treatment program at Black Horse Health can address both conditions simultaneously, helping you build healthier coping skills, reduce the risk of relapse, and support lasting recovery.
What expertise do your clinicians have?
Our team includes licensed chemical dependency counselors (LCDCs), dual-diagnosis specialists, and a PhD-level art therapist. We also have a Master’s-level clinical director backed by a team of nurse practitioners, physicians, psychiatrists, and resident assistants.
Do you treat shopping addiction?
Yes, our providers can treat compulsive buying and compulsive shopping, all of which are involved in shopping addiction.