North Austin · Medically supervised

Detox safely,
with a doctor in the building.

Medically supervised drug and alcohol detox in North Austin, with licensed staff on site 24 hours a day and a clear plan for the treatment that follows. Admission starts with a medical assessment — before anything is recommended.

Check availability & insurance → Call (737) 312-3832

Admissions answered 24 hours a day, in English and Spanish

Briarwood Detox Center signage in Austin, Texas, lit at night
11711 N Lamar Blvd · Austin
The Joint Commission accreditation seal
AccreditedThe Joint Commission
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24/7Licensed staff on site
In networkWith most major carriers

The essentials

Austin detox, in short

What actually runs at this location, so you know what you are calling about.

AddressNorth Austin

11711 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753 — about a mile south of Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park.

What runs hereMedically supervised detox

Inpatient detox on site, with outpatient detox available where symptoms are mild to moderate.

SupervisionAround the clock

Licensed medical staff on site 24 hours a day, monitoring vital signs and withdrawal symptoms.

Who we serveAdults 18 and older

With gender-specific tracks for men and women.

Typical stay5–7 days

Most clients detox over five to seven days; your assessment sets the actual length.

Getting here30 minutes from ABIA

An easy drive from Austin-Bergstrom International for clients flying in.

Levels of care

Four ways detox is delivered

Which one fits is decided by a clinician at assessment, not before.

What we detox from

Managed withdrawal, substance by substance

Withdrawal from some substances is dangerous without medical care. That is the reason this is done in a licensed facility.

AlcoholMonitored vital signs and medication where needed to reduce symptoms and complications.
Opioids & opiatesFrom prescription painkillers to fentanyl — managing dependence and cravings.
BenzodiazepinesXanax, Valium, Ativan — tapered under a doctor rather than stopped abruptly.
Heroin24/7 support through withdrawal, with medication and therapy to reduce discomfort.
CocaineEmotional and psychological stabilisation in a supervised setting.
MethamphetamineSupport through the fatigue, depression and anxiety that follow.
Prescription drugsIncluding stimulants and sleep medications, physical and psychological.
Synthetic drugsSynthetic cannabinoids, bath salts and designer stimulants, closely observed.

Why Briarwood

What a medical level of care buys you

01

Assessed first

A physical and psychological evaluation before admission — nothing is recommended until someone has actually looked.

02

Never left alone

Continuous nursing observation, with medication used when a clinician judges it appropriate.

03

Held privately

Staff work to HIPAA rules and you decide what is shared. Detox does not have to be public to your employer or family.

04

Fed properly

Meals prepared by a dietician and a professional chef — recovery is physical before it is anything else.

Inside the center

The actual building

Photographs of the Austin facility, not a stock library.

Common room with seating at the Briarwood Austin facility
Common room
Reception and seating area at the Briarwood Austin facility
Reception
Covered outdoor patio at the Briarwood Austin facility
Covered patio
Interior at the Briarwood Austin facility
Grounds

After detox

Detox is the first step, not the whole plan

Every stay ends with a plan for what follows. These are run by Briarwood too.

Residential rehab

A 90-day inpatient programme of structured, evidence-based treatment.

Outpatient rehab

Therapy, peer support and continued medical oversight while you live at home.

Sober living

Supportive housing with accountability, peer connection and ongoing recovery services.

Check availability

Is there a bed today?

A few short questions and an admissions specialist will call you back — free, confidential, and answered around the clock.

1 / 6100% confidential

Who is this for?

Your details — including the insurance information you provide — go to Briarwood Detox Center admissions only, and are used to verify your benefits. We never sell or share them. By submitting you agree we may contact you by phone, text or email about your enquiry. This form is not for emergencies — if this is an emergency, call 911.

Location

Where you'd be

Briarwood Detox Center — Austin11711 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Admissions(737) 312-3832 — answered 24 hours a day, in English and Spanish

About a mile south of Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park, and roughly thirty minutes north of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Briarwood also runs detox in Houston, San Antonio and Colorado Springs.

Questions

Before you call

What does medical detox actually mean?

Withdrawal managed by clinical staff in a licensed facility with round-the-clock monitoring, rather than attempted alone at home. Admission follows a medical and psychiatric assessment, staff monitor vital signs and withdrawal symptoms 24/7, and medication is used when a clinician judges it appropriate.

How long will I be here?

Most clients spend five to seven days detoxing at Briarwood. Your assessment determines the actual length — it depends on the substance, how long you have used it, and your medical history.

Will my insurance cover it?

We are in network with most major carriers. Admissions will verify your benefits directly with your insurer, free and with no obligation to admit. You do not need to work it out before you call.

Will anyone find out?

Staff work to HIPAA rules and you decide what is shared. If you do not want information going to family, friends or an employer, say so and it will not.

What happens when detox ends?

Detox stabilises you; it is not the whole of treatment. Every stay ends with a plan for what follows — residential rehab, outpatient rehab or sober living, all run by Briarwood.

Stop deciding this alone

Admissions is answered 24 hours a day. One confidential call tells you whether there is a bed, what your insurance covers, and what happens next.

Call (737) 312-3832