“Texas is poised to invest up to $50 million in clinical trials for ibogaine … advocates argue that it could significantly reduce withdrawal symptoms and promote neural healing.”
“Texas earlier this month agreed to invest $50 million … to study its ability to treat opioid use disorder and any co‑occurring mental health conditions.”

A bipartisan shockwave is building: Texas long criticized for its limited addiction‑treatment infrastructure is now boldly funding experimental psychedelic therapies, notably ibogaine, in the hopes of revolutionizing opioid and PTSD recovery. But with only about 97 licensed opioid‑treatment clinics statewide and steep costs limiting access, the state’s overdose crisis still looms large.

A Holistic Answer: Enter Ranch House Recovery

Amid this backdrop, Ranch House Recovery, nestled just outside Elgin, Texas, provides a contrasting and powerful solution. Founded by Brandon Guinn (a teacher turned farmer turned rehab pioneer) and his son Dylon a man in recovery the program’s mission is simple yet profound: “Cultivate your future.” It’s more than rehab it’s re‑rooting.

Brandon reflects warmly: “We didn’t just want to treat addiction we wanted to nurture lives. That’s why we built a farm.” Dylon, who’s walked the road himself, adds with humility, “This isn’t clinical it’s community. It’s where I could start seeing myself again, not just my addiction.”

What Makes It Different

• Farm‑based, 12‑step, and animal‑assisted therapy: Clients learn responsibility by tending organic gardens, caring for rescued chickens, goats, and even a horse “the place, the space, the opportunity,” as Brandon puts it.

• Extended relationships: Unlike typical 30‑day programs, Guinn and the team build lasting bonds. “I still go to weddings of guys from our first cohort it’s something you don’t see in traditional recovery,” he says.

• Measurable outcomes: Over 80 % of participants complete the full program, many return as mentors, and graduates report not only sobriety but meaningful life changes: finding jobs, reconciling with family, and stepping into community roles.

Client Josh shares:

“My time at Ranch House Recovery helped me…clear the lenses I see myself through. I forgiven myself…something I was so badly needing.”

Caleb adds:

“I’ve learned to practice the 12‑step principles… If I’m having a bad day, my peers are here to support me.”

Bridging the Gap in Treatment

At a time when Texas is investing in complex, experimental therapies, Ranch House Recovery is already delivering results on the ground. Its model reflects SAMHSA’s vision of recovery residences built on peer support and community . In a state where critical services remain understaffed or under‑accredited, this program offers a replicable blueprint for what healing can look like when community, nature, and sustainable purpose are woven into recovery.

Bringing It Full Circle

The ibogaine research initiative aims to pioneer new frontiers, but Ranch House Recovery is showing that recovery doesn’t always need to be futuristic. It can happen here, today, on a Texas farm, with heartfelt human connections, fresh soil under your hands, and a community that cares.

If the driving question is “How do we bring real help to people battling addiction?”, Ranch House stands as both answer and inspiration: no waiting on federal approval, no sterile clinic walls just people, gardens, animals, shared stories, and a chance to grow again.

A Call to Rethink Recovery

Texas is right to explore bold, new frontiers in addiction treatment. But real healing doesn’t have to wait for clinical trials or FDA approval it’s already happening in places like Ranch House Recovery.

This isn’t just another rehab program. It’s a living, breathing example of what happens when you pair structure with compassion, purpose with community.

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, don’t wait for a breakthrough go where healing is already growing. Reach out to Ranch House Recovery and take the first step toward a life rooted in hope, connection, and lasting change.