Rehabs in Alabama for Drugs and Alcohol

List of Rehabs in Alabama

Below is a list of the different drug rehabs in Alabama. Each listing provides information on the types of services provided and the payment options available. You can also find accreditations and certifications to help you determine if the rehab center is trusted and has the expertise you are looking for. The list can be incomplete, so please do not hesitate to contact a treatment specialist at 1-800-304-2219.

Our editorial and medical expert team conducts thorough research on the websites of the drug rehab centers listed in our directory. They regularly review these websites to ensure the information is up to date and comprehensive. Our experts also provide reviews to help you gain a better understanding of the services offered at each facility.

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• Find a peer support group. Alabama 12-step meetings, People Engaged in Recovery (PEIR), or The Recovery Organization of Support Specialists (R.O.S.S.).
• Avoid risky situations. Methamphetamine remains the greatest drug threat in Alabama.
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• Access free counseling services or contact Alabama 2-1-1.
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• Find local help. The Alabama Department of Mental Health offers local resources.
• Be aware of overdose risks—access overdose prevention resources through Alabama Public Health.
• Utilize screening techniques such as Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (AL-SBIRT).
• Never be afraid to organize a family intervention with a professional.
• Avoid enabling anyone addicted to drugs or alcohol.

Alabama Long-Term Drug Rehab

In our professional opinion, residential long-term substance use treatment is the most effective treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. Here are some reasons why you should consider a long-term program:

• Long-term programs in Alabama offer extensive structure. Maintaining sobriety early on is done with routine, healthy habits, and structure. There is ample opportunity to develop healthy behaviors because of the long time you spend in a long-term program.
• Multiple treatment methodologies are utilized within long-term programs. These programs last 30, 60, 90 days, or longer. Within this time, behavioral therapy, holistic treatment, faith-based treatment, or non-traditional approaches are utilized.
• Long-term programs provide extended care within safe drug and alcohol-free environments. A significant benefit is being in a supportive environment 24/7 and having access to a support network.
• Long-term residential programs attend to multiple needs, not just your substance use. For example, this may include any associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, or legal problems.
• Every individual has the opportunity to remain in treatment for an adequate time. Long-term provides extensive care and can last upwards of 90 days or longer. Drug detox in Alabama will usually be mandatory before entering programs.

Overall, there are some excellent long-term treatment options in Alabama. DRS and its qualified professionals help narrow the search. Regardless of your financial situation or addiction, there are solutions and options to consider.

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Paying For Treatment in Alabama

The cost of detoxification, counseling, therapy, and aftercare can all vary in Alabama, depending on the person’s insurance coverage or lack thereof. The good thing is that Alabama provides assistance with health insurance which can significantly impact a person’s ability to receive substance use treatment.

Paying for Treatment with Medicaid in Alabama

Medicaid is a federal program that provides health insurance options to those who cannot afford private health insurance and meet certain criteria. The criteria used is generally the person’s income, and those deemed qualified can receive free healthcare under the state’s Medicaid program. Medicaid can cover up to 100% of treatment costs in most states. However, not all facilities and services accept Medicaid for payment. 

Using Private Insurance to pay for Drug Rehab in Alabama

Suppose a person can afford private insurance and has an individual policy or is on a group policy through their employer. In that case, their insurance provider should pay for their substance use treatment. It should also be known that while private policies are generally the most expensive option for health insurance, they are accepted at more facilities than Medicaid and can improve one’s chances of finding help quickly. Those who don’t meet the criteria to qualify for Medicaid and yet can’t afford private health insurance fall into an uninsured gap. They may have a lot of difficulties finding a treatment program they can afford. But thankfully, Alabama has an expanded Medicaid program that allows people who fall into this uninsured gap to access health insurance plans at reduced rates. These are known as exchange programs, and they are available through the state’s health insurance marketplace. 

Through the Alabama Health Insurance Marketplace, there will be three carriers offering plans in 2023:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
• Celtic/Ambetter from Alabama
• UnitedHealthcare

Paying for Treatment when Uninsured

When someone needs lifesaving substance use treatment, time is of the essence. Often, if the person is uninsured, there isn’t time to find an insurance policy and enroll before treatment is needed. This risk of waiting months or weeks can be too great, and many private insurance providers will not cover services like rehab for the first several months or years. This prevents people from buying policies to go to treatment and then dropping them. But there are options. Programs offering a sliding fee scale are available in Alabama. There are also some treatment that are low-cost or free, although those normally have a waiting list. You can contact one of our treatment specialists if you need help finding a treatment for you or your loved one.

Ask a Professional

• What would someone expect to pay for drug and alcohol rehab in Alabama?

  • On average, private residential drug and alcohol rehab in Alabama costs $58,000. While this may seem expensive, the cost can be much less with insurance.
  • The average cost of outpatient drug rehab in Alabama is $1,700, yet this can go up with longer programs.
  • Clinical drug and alcohol detox costs between $250 to $800 per day.
  • In addition, there are free and low-cost treatment options in Alabama.

• What is the standard length of time a person would stay at a drug and alcohol rehab in Alabama?

  The length of time someone spends at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Alabama varies and is generally based on individual needs.

  • The average length of stay at a clinical drug or alcohol detox center in Alabama is seven days. Yet medical detox may last longer.
  • The average length of stay for inpatient treatment in Alabama is around 28 days.
  • The average stay at an outpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation program in Alabama is 30 days, yet this can be shorter (two weeks) or longer (6 to 12 months).

• What are the most commonly abused drugs in Alabama?

  Based on treatment admissions, the most used drugs in Alabama are marijuana and amphetamines.

  If someone you know begins to exhibit the signs of marijuana or amphetamine addiction, early intervention saves lives and helps an individual transition to drug rehab.

• Want to know more?

  The questions from Addicted.org’s “Learn from our Experts” are answered by Michael Leach, CCMA. If you need further clarification on any of the questions above or have any other questions you can contact him directly at mike@addicted.org.

DRS’ Evaluation of Alabama Drug Treatment

There are some critical things to consider when looking for drug rehab in Alabama. Initially, there is affordable access to residential and outpatient services. However, programs entirely covered by Medicaid, low-cost centers, or free options may have long wait times. Drug and alcohol rehab in Alabama’s private sector is generally more available than state-funded providers. Yet, there can be barriers when paying for treatment, but there are solutions, whether through insurance or payment options.

While the Alabama Department of Health does not operate specific substance use disorder rehab programs. Those facilities, which are state-funded, all offer services on a sliding fee scale based on income. This means low or no-cost help for individuals with low income. However, as mentioned above, there are long wait times, and priority is often given to specific demographics of drug users. Overall, some of these state-funded programs help clients at no charge or offer minimal payment for clients with little or no financial means. When at all possible, private is the better route.

A significant plus point within the state is that most help is offered through long-term residential facilities. A lengthier program generally provides better results with long-term sobriety. In contrast, the state has limited non-hospital detox options, and the majority are hospital inpatient services. Unfortunately, this means wait times for anyone needing medical detox.

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