More Texans are finding their way to lasting recovery from substance use every year, thanks to treatment programs that focus on time, structure, and community.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), people who remain in treatment for 90 days or longer have significantly better outcomes and lower relapse rates.
At San Antonio Recovery Center, the 90-day program follows that proven model. Over three months, our clients move through a full continuum of care that promotes long-term healing. Treatment here builds skills, confidence, and connection, guided by experienced clinicians and strengthened by one of San Antonio’s most active alumni networks.
Steady progress is the main focus of our 90-Day Program. Each stage of the program represents another chapter of growth in an individual’s recovery. We begin with physical stabilization, move into emotional and behavioral healing, and conclude with structured outpatient care that supports independence.
The first step in SARC's 90-day treatment program is medical detox, where the focus is on stabilizing the body.
Our licensed medical staff monitors each client around the clock, easing withdrawal symptoms and managing any health concerns that come up. Medical detox is a crucial first step because it allows the body to safely clear substances or alcohol under professional supervision, reducing the risk of complications and creating a stable foundation for the therapeutic work that follows.
Once the body begins to recover, attention moves to mental and emotional readiness for the next phase of care.
Residential care builds structure and consistency into everyday life. Living on-site allows clients to fully focus on healing without outside distractions. Days are filled with individual and group counseling, education on relapse prevention, and skill-building activities that help replace old habits with healthy ones. Many people entering treatment face not only substance use but also conditions like anxiety, depression, or trauma that make recovery more complex.
Dual-diagnosis care at SARC means mental health and substance use disorders are addressed at the same time. We help our clients understand how these two things influence each other, and why that's important. This integrated approach is an important part of residential treatment.
Dual-diagnosis treatment supports mental health needs like anxiety or depression, and family therapy helps rebuild trust and communication at home.
After residential treatment, the partial hospitalization program offers a structured but flexible bridge to independence. Clients attend sessions Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 1:30pm, at SARC’s San Pedro campus. A one hour individual counseling session is also part of the PHP level of care. Therapy at this level focuses on identifying daily triggers, building new routines, and practicing recovery skills in a more open environment.
This level of care helps clients apply what they’ve learned in real-life settings while maintaining daily clinical support. This level is a balance of freedom and structure that encourages personal accountability, which is why PHP is an important step toward sustainable recovery.
The final phase strengthens independence while maintaining strong support. IOP meets three days a week, with both day and evening options to fit work or family schedules. IOP also has a one hour individual session per week requirement. Sessions center on relapse prevention, personal accountability, and community connection, all key ingredients to independence in recovery.
The phases of SARC’s 90-day journey work together to restore health, balance, and purpose. By the end of the program, clients leave with a stronger sense of self, a solid recovery plan, and the continued support of one of San Antonio’s largest alumni networks.
A 90-day treatment program provides enough time to move beyond short-term stabilization and into lasting change. It supports physical recovery, emotional healing, and the development of consistent habits that sustain sobriety long after treatment ends.
Those who benefit most often include:
Ninety days gives recovery the consistency it needs to take root. By the end of this period, clients often have clearer goals, stronger coping tools, and greater confidence to maintain a substance-free life.
Completing 90 days of treatment gives recovery the time and structure it needs to last. Over three months, clients can move past early stabilization and begin to rebuild strength, confidence, and connection — one phase at a time.
Healing takes time. A longer stay gives the body time to recover, the mind to clear and heal, and new habits to form. Clients learn to recognize triggers, strengthen coping skills, and build the steady foundation needed to sustain recovery once treatment ends.
Substance use often coexists with anxiety, depression, or trauma, and these issues can’t be resolved overnight. Extended treatment gives space to stabilize emotions, explore underlying causes, and develop healthy ways to manage stress and discomfort.
Routine is one of recovery’s greatest allies. Over 90 days, daily therapy, healthy sleep patterns, proper nutrition, and accountability begin to feel natural — not like a temporary fix, but a sustainable way of living.
Recovery doesn’t end when residential treatment does. A gradual shift into outpatient care allows clients to test their skills in the real world while still supported by therapists, peers, and structure. This step-down process makes the return to work, family, and community more manageable.
The longer someone stays engaged in care, the more they connect with others walking the same path. Friendships, mentorship, and alumni networks become a vital source of encouragement, accountability, and hope — all reminders that recovery is never a solo effort.
Ninety days can change the course of a life, but recovery continues long after the program ends. Ongoing support, structure, and community connection maintain that progress as clients return home.
| Type of Aftercare Support | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Individual or group therapy | Ongoing space to talk, reflect, share, and stay accountable |
| Relapse prevention planning | Strengthens awareness of personal triggers while building action plans |
| 12-step or peer recovery groups | Offers connection and shared experiences in a healthy, substance-free life |
| Alumni programs and app | Keeps clients connected to the recovery community year-round |
| Family involvement | Helps rebuild trust and healthy communication at home |
After treatment, what started out as a group of people sharing experiences in recovery becomes alumni: a lasting group of friends built on accountability and trust. Alumni at SARC keep recovery alive through peer mentorship, local recovery events, and an app that provides connection and encouragement every day.
This ongoing network reinforces the fact that recovery endures through community, not isolation.
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