North Carolina Drug Rehab Programs

Drug use in North Carolina is about the same as the national average. In the state, and in the country just under 10% of people struggle with addiction to some illicit substance. Average rates of alcohol addiction are significantly lower in North Carolina than they are in the rest of the country. In North Carolina, the average rate of alcohol dependency is just under 5% while the average for the Unite States is above 6.5%. Rates of alcoholism have also been steadily decreasing over the past six years.

The drug most abused by North Carolina residents is marijuana. About 36% of people enrolled in rehabilitation centers in the state say that marijuana is their primary drug used. Cocaine is the second most popular illegal substance in the state with 23% citing it as their most frequently used drug. Prescription pain-killers are also a big problem in North Carolina. About 20% of those in treatment cite their use.

Types of Treatment Available in North Carolina

North Carolina has a variety of rehab programs available, encompassing all levels of care in the treatment continuum. The most common include:

  • Detoxification
  • Inpatient/ Residential Treatment
  • Partial Hospitalization/ Day Treatment (PHP)
  • Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
  • Outpatient Services

Treatment placement is generally done by medical necessity, especially if insurance benefits are used to cover the cost of the programs. By combining more levels of care, people can receive the treatment help and support they need over a period of several months to establish long-term recovery.

Treatment Admissions in North Carolina

The vast majority of people in North Carolina that struggle with addiction never receive the treatment they need. Only about 11% of the state’s residents that are addicted to an illegal substance enroll in a rehabilitation program to overcome their dependency. Enrollment rates are even lower among people who are addicted to alcohol. Less than 9% of North Carolina’s alcoholics receive treatment.

In the state there are 348 different facilities offering treatment for people who are addicted to either drugs or alcohol. Most of the treatment centers in the state are exclusively for people seeking help in overcoming addictions, but many facilities offer other mental health services in conjunction with drug and alcohol rehabilitation. 137 of the 348 locations in the state offer both types of service; these facilities help about 30% of the total number of recovery patients in the state. The other 211 locations only offer addiction recovery services and account for about 70% of the state’s treatment program enrollees.

It is strongly recommended that anyone struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol in North Carolina find the immediate help of a rehabilitation program. There are many different things to consider when choosing a program; many people find it helpful to contact a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center referral program in order to find the best options for their specific needs.

North Carolina Behavioral Health Resources

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
325 North Salisbury Street
Suite 679-C
Raleigh, NC 27699-3007
Phone Number: 919-733-7011
Web Site: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/mhddsas

Find Rehabs Near You in North Carolina

To see a list of rehab programs near you, just search by your zip code or city in North Carolina below. You may also call us to speak with a treatment consultant about other program options that may be available.

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