Desert Star Addiction Recovery Center

Treatment center

At a glance

Address
7493 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85704
Levels of care
OutpatientTelemedicine
Ages served
Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
Accreditation
CARF accredited

Detox and medication

Detox

  • Not offered: Opioids
  • Not offered: Alcohol
  • Not offered: Benzodiazepines
  • Not offered: Methamphetamines
  • Not offered: Cocaine

Medication assisted treatment

  • Offered: Buprenorphine
  • Offered: Naltrexone
  • Not offered: Methadone

Services and programs

Services

Mental health treatmentRecovery support services

Special programs

Mental health disordersAdult womenAdult menPast sexual abusePast domestic violence

Other treatment centers close by

Within about 14 miles of this address, nearest first.

Meetings in Tucson

Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.

Questions people ask about Desert Star Addiction Recovery Center

What kind of care does Desert Star Addiction Recovery Center provide?

They are set up for 2 levels: outpatient and telemedicine. Of the 8 centers within 14 miles of Tucson, 2 offer a bed.

Is detox part of what Desert Star Addiction Recovery Center offers?

No. The nearest place that does offer one is in Tucson, 2.5 miles away.

What special programs does Desert Star Addiction Recovery Center offer?

One of their programs is built for people who have been through domestic violence, which usually means a separate group rather than the same room with a different label, and it is one of the 5 named here.

Is a diagnosis handled at Desert Star Addiction Recovery Center as well?

They treat both. Confirm it for the specific diagnosis rather than in general, because mental health treatment and recovery support services covers a lot of ground and Tucson may have a narrower service than a bigger city would.

Are there free support meetings in Tucson?

Alongside this, Tucson has 82 NA meetings and 680 free AA meetings.

Which medications does Desert Star Addiction Recovery Center prescribe?

They prescribe buprenorphine and naltrexone. Medication and counseling together is the standard of care for opioid use rather than an either or, and not every place near Tucson offers both.

Can someone go back into treatment?

It happens to most people at some point, and it says nothing about whether this will work. Shame is the main reason people wait, and waiting is the thing that makes it worse. Ask what is arranged for the weeks after discharge specifically.

What should I bring to treatment?

The documents matter: identification, insurance details, and anything a prescriber has written for you. Most residential programs search bags on arrival and hold anything they do not allow until you leave. Ask what to do about prescriptions and mail arriving at home while you are away.

(844) 822-5800