Frequently Asked Questions (click question to see answer)

Dual Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Disorders are two terms that are often used to describe the co-occurring condition(s) in which a person is considered to be suffering from both a mental illness as well as a substance abuse problem. These two terms are also used interchangeably with the following terms: co-morbidity, concurrent disorders, and co-morbid disorders. For example, someone who suffers from depression may find that their depression has contributed to or led them to alcoholism. There is much debate over determining whether or not someone qualifies as a dual diagnosis candidate as the specific causes of how psychiatric illness and chemical dependency are not fully understood.

Outcome studies support gender-specific recovery models. Additionally, The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women is a gender-specific rehab center that focuses on the unique needs that women who are addicted to drugs or alcohol can have. Our staff members are highly trained, knowledgeable women who have first-hand experience in dealing with the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of drug and alcohol addiction that our female residents may experience during the recovery process. Additionally, studies have shown that women feel the ability to share their experiences and feelings more openly without fear of judgment and shame because there are only women here.

No, we are not licensed. We are an optimally structured recovery/spiritual center, that provides an extremely structured and comprehensive curriculum of life skills and spiritual practices, which our residents will incorporate into their daily lives in order to bring about permanent recovery.

$10,000 plus a $1,000 deposit

$19,000 plus a $2,000 deposit if paid in full at time of admission. $10,000 per month plus a $2,000 deposit if paid monthly.

$28,000 plus a $3,000 deposit if paid in full at time of admission. $10,000 per month plus a $3,000 deposit if paid monthly.

No. We are private pay only.

All of the staff members at The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women are in recovery from alcoholism and/or drug addiction and have adopted a sober way of living. We teach from practical experience, not theory or opinion. Almost all of the staff have worked in the field of chemical dependency for many years. The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women has relationships with fine doctors and therapists if the need arises during a resident's stay. Whether you are seeking help for the first time or you have already completed drug and/or alcohol treatment and want to learn how to successfully live a sober, responsible, committed life full of promise and fun, we can help.

Yes, we are a proud member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP).

The MHR Center for Women is outcome-driven as proven by our true GENDER-SPECIFIC programs, high staff-to-resident ratio and our no-nonsense approach to drug and alcohol recovery. Core features of our program include emphasis on ending enabling behaviors in family members, instilling disciplined recovery-based habits and providing a long continuum of care.

We stand behind our product; any 90-day or longer graduate of The MHR Center for Women, for which BOTH the family and resident follow our continuum of care recommendations, that relapses for any reason up to 12 months following discharge, will be allowed to return to The MHR Center for Women for a 30-day stay FREE OF CHARGE.