Alcohol Dependency Treatment

Alcohol dependence, or "alcoholism," is a condition where your body becomes reliant on alcohol to the extent that it affects your ability to function on a day-to-day basis. This dependency can lead to a variety of physical and psychological challenges that can be difficult to overcome, but you don’t have to face them alone.

Our Treatment Approach

Treatment begins with detoxification, a crucial step to clear your body of alcohol. However, we understand that the contributing causes of addiction are often psychological. Our treatment plan focuses on addressing the deeper mental and emotional issues that contribute to addiction. By identifying the underlying factors in a person’s life that encourage drinking, we can offer more reliable and long-term results.

We provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore the thought processes behind your addiction. Our comprehensive approach includes a range of therapeutic and holistic therapies designed to give you the best possible chance of recovery. We are here to support you on your journey to a healthy, sober life.

Medications for Alcohol Dependency

Oral Naltrexone and Extended-Release Injectable Naltrexone: These medications are indicated for the treatment of alcohol dependence in patients who can abstain from alcohol in an outpatient setting before beginning treatment.
Acamprosate: This medication is used for the maintenance of abstinence in patients who are dependent on alcohol and are abstinent at the initiation of treatment.

Alcohol Use Treatment in Dallas: Common Questions

If you are drinking more than you want to, that is a medical issue with real treatments — and it is a conversation you can have here without judgment. Dr. Rajan Kohli is board-certified in Family Medicine and evaluates and treats alcohol use disorder in the primary care setting. Most visits are covered by insurance.

How much is too much?

Guidelines define at-risk drinking as more than 4 drinks in a day or 14 in a week for men, and more than 3 in a day or 7 in a week for women. But the more useful test is personal: if it is affecting your health, work, relationships or sleep, or you have tried to cut down and could not, it is worth addressing regardless of the number.

Is medication available?

Yes, and it is significantly underused. Naltrexone and acamprosate are FDA-approved for alcohol use disorder and have good evidence for reducing drinking and supporting abstinence. Disulfiram is an option in specific circumstances. These can be prescribed and monitored in primary care.

Do I have to stop completely?

Not necessarily. For some patients the goal is abstinence; for others, reduced drinking is a realistic and worthwhile target, and there is evidence supporting that approach. The goal is set with you rather than imposed on you.

Is it dangerous to stop on my own?

It can be. If you drink heavily and daily, stopping abruptly can cause serious withdrawal including seizures and delirium tremens, which can be life-threatening. Talk to Dr. Kohli before you stop so withdrawal can be managed safely — this is genuinely important.

Is this confidential?

Yes. It is protected health information like any other part of your medical record, with the additional federal protections that apply to substance use treatment records.

Where is your office?

8210 Walnut Hill Lane, Professional 1, Suite 516, Dallas, TX 75231, on the Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas campus at Central Expressway. Convenient to University Park, Highland Park, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Richardson and Addison. Call or text 214-810-4331.

Are you accepting new patients?

Yes. We are accepting new patients, and same-week appointments are usually available.

Questions we have not covered? Call or text 214-810-4331 or book online.

Our Services

8210 Walnut Hill Lane, Professional 1, STE 516, Dallas, TX 75231

Call 214-810-4331

Patient's Review

Don C.

Dr. Kohli is personable, engaged and thorough. He describes problems and solutions clearly. I don't feel like a number or a stranger. I even got my mom to start seeing Dr. Kohli.

Badal P.

Excellent clinic with an amazing doctor in Raj and a great team/support staff who provide a variety of innovative/wonderful healthcare services.

Regina S.

Discovery was thorough, listened thoughtfully, explained information about conditions & medication in detail, explained options, and the whole office & doctors were pleasant to deal with.

Phoebe S.

So grateful to have found Dr. Kohli and his staff! He is everything one could want in a doctor as he is experienced, knowledgeable, & wise… and most importantly, he listens to us patients and respects the input he receives.

Dona C.

I have never felt more comfortable being seen by a doctor as I do with Dr Kohli. I am able to discuss what needs to be discussed knowing I will be told the truth about what's really going on with my health.

Insurance Accepted

We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and all Medicare Advantage plans — including Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield — plus most major commercial insurance plans — and we add plans regularly. If you don’t see your plan, call 214-810-4331 and we’ll verify your coverage before your visit.

Medicare & Medicare Advantage

Commercial & Employer Plans

Medicaid, CHIP & Provider Networks

Also accepted

PHCS / MultiPlan
First Health (Coventry)
HealthSmart
Superior Health Plan
Wellpoint
Medica
USA Health Network
6 Degrees Health

Full list of plans accepted

Medicare: Original Medicare; Railroad Medicare; AARP Medicare Supplement; UnitedHealthcare Medicare AARP SecureHorizons; UnitedHealthcare MedicareComplete Choice (PPO); Humana Medicare (HMO, PPO); Cigna Medicare (MA HMO, MA PPO); Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare (PPO); Molina Medicare (MA, SNP, MMP); Superior Medicare (MA, SNP, MMP); Wellpoint (MA, SNP, MMP).

Commercial and employer plans: Aetna Commercial (HMO, PPO, POS); Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas — Blue Choice (PPO), Blue Essentials (HMO, POS), Blue Advantage HMO, MyBlue Health; Cigna Commercial (HMO, POS, PPO, OAP); UnitedHealthcare Commercial (HMO, PPO, POS); UMR; Baylor Scott & White Health Plan (PPO) and BSW Access PPO; HealthSmart (PPO); Medica Choice; QuikTrip (Open Access); 6 Degrees — Fort Worth Firefighters.

Medicaid and CHIP: Texas Medicaid; Superior Health Plan (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); Molina Healthcare (STAR, STAR+PLUS, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); Blue Cross Blue Shield (STAR, STAR Kids, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); UnitedHealthcare Community Plan (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); Amerigroup; Wellpoint (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids); Ambetter.

Provider networks: PHCS/MultiPlan (PPO); Coventry/First Health (PPO); USA Health Network (PPO).

Plan participation can change. Call 214-810-4331 to confirm your specific plan before your first visit. We also welcome self-pay patients. Concierge membership is entirely optional and is never required to be seen.