Meadows Texas

Meadows Texas provides a structured two-phase care model that begins with medical detox and transitions directly into a 30-day residential treatment program. For people ready to commit to recovery — not just stabilization — this continuum matters. Detox addresses the physical side of dependence under medical supervision, while residential treatment gives residents the time and structure to work on the underlying patterns that sustain addiction.

Medical Director Paul Lee, MD, oversees the clinical care side of detox and residential programming, while Executive Director Lori Bachman, LCSW, leads the broader treatment team. The facility operates around the clock, seven days a week, meaning support is available at every stage of the process regardless of when a resident's needs arise.

A significant number of people entering addiction treatment are also managing trauma, PTSD, or other mental health conditions. Meadows Texas treats co-occurring disorders and trauma as part of its core programming — not as an afterthought. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the clinical backbone of this work, offering residents a framework to understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors connect to both substance use and mental health symptoms.

This dual diagnosis focus is particularly relevant for the populations Meadows Texas serves. First responders, for instance, face occupational trauma exposure that often intersects with substance use in complex ways. Seniors managing grief, isolation, or chronic pain bring their own distinct set of circumstances. Treating addiction without addressing these underlying factors leaves recovery on an unstable foundation — something the Meadows Texas program is designed to avoid.

The Meadows Texas campus in Princeton includes a swimming pool, gym, workout room, pond, labyrinth, and a Brain Center. These aren't just amenities — they reflect a program philosophy that physical environment and daily routine play a meaningful role in early recovery. Time away from the pressures of daily life, spent in a setting that supports structure and reflection, gives residents space to do the deeper work that 30-day residential treatment requires.

The facility's smoking-friendly environment is a practical acknowledgment of where many people entering treatment actually are. While the focus remains on substance abuse treatment and co-occurring mental health conditions, Meadows Texas meets residents where they are rather than layering on additional restrictions during an already demanding process.

Meadows Texas accepts men, women, seniors and older adults, and first responders into its residential addiction treatment program. Each of these groups enters recovery with different life histories, stressors, and needs — and the center's program is structured to address that range. First responders dealing with occupational stress and trauma, older adults navigating late-life addiction, and adults of any background managing co-occurring mental health conditions all have a place in the program.

Payment options include private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay. TRICARE coverage is especially meaningful for active duty military, veterans, and their families who are looking for a recovery center that works within their benefits. The facility's 24-hour operating schedule means intake and support are not limited to business hours — a practical reality for those who are finally ready to reach out and need to act on that decision immediately.