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Delaware Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facilities

Opioids, heroin and prescription painkillers are the worst abused drugs in Delaware. Fentanyl-laced heroin is responsible for a significant amount of heroin-related overdose deaths. The rate of heroin use among people over the age of 12 is more than three times the national average. Only 8 states in the U.S. had an overdose death rate higher than the rate in Delaware. In 2014, there were 7,814 people admitted for drug and alcohol rehab in Delaware in 2009.

Delaware was the first nation to ratify the Constitution of the United States, back in 1787. Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is a popular Atlantic seaside location with whirling arcades. Bethany Beach hosts an annual arts festival featuring everything from jewelry to watercolor paintings.

Find Drug, Substance, and Alcohol Treatment in Delaware

The first rehabilitation goal is to find a clear path to meet your specific needs. Your Delaware facility should be accredited and approved irrespective of the treatment you need. Program personnel should include a trained and licensed toxicology physician and therapist. Here we list all of the best opioid rehab facilities and centers in Delaware, many with exclusive services of their own.

Epidemic by the Numbers

Below we list detailed statistics about substance addiction in Delaware which may shock you.

  • Fentanyl abuse deaths doubled from 2015 to 2016.
  • 18.2% of Delaware adults report binge drinking or chronic drinking.
  • Heroin use among people over the age of 12 is more than three times the national average.
  • Only 8 states had an overdose death rate higher than the rate in Delaware.

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Connections CSP - Dover
Insurance Accepted
Connections CSP - Dover
1114 South DuPont Highway Dover, DE

Dover CSP is a full-service treatment center for opioid addiction and substance abuse, offering a range of services and evidence-based practices to ensure long-term recovery, accredited by SAMHSA and affiliated with CORAS Wellness & Behavioral Health.

  • OP
  • Intervention
  • IOP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Aftercare
Insurance Accepted
Thresholds
20505 DuPont Boulevard Unit 1 Georgetown, DE

Thresholds is an accredited addiction treatment facility in Georgetown, Delaware that provides varying levels of care for people with opioid addiction, substance abuse, dual diagnosis and drug addiction, and accepts private health insurance.

  • OP
  • IOP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Aftercare
Aquila of Delaware
Insurance Accepted
Aquila of Delaware
850 S State St Dover, DE

Aquila of Delaware provides CARF-, SAMHSA-, and state licensure-certified professionals and a variety of levels of care to support individuals in their recovery from drug addiction, with many private health insurance plans accepted.

  • Residential
  • PHP
  • OP
  • Intervention
  • IOP
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Aftercare
Aquila - Wilmington
Insurance Accepted
Aquila - Wilmington
1812 Newport Gap Pike Wilmington, DE

Aquila - Wilmington is a comprehensive rehab facility located in Wilmington, Delaware, that provides personalized and evidence-based care for individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction, offering therapies and wellness services such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, yoga, art/music expression, and equine therapy, as well as medication management, counseling, and aftercare planning.

  • PHP
  • OP
  • Intervention
  • IOP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
Insurance Accepted
Mind and Body Consortium - Dover
156 South State Street Dover, DE

Mind and Body Consortium - Dover is an addiction treatment facility located in Dover, DE offering individualized drug rehab programs that include various levels of care, therapy, counseling, medication management, and group support sessions, accessible through private health insurance.

  • OP
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Connections Community Support Programs - Smyrna
Insurance Accepted
Connections Community Support Programs - Smyrna
320 N. High Street Ext. Smyrna, DE

Connections Community Support Programs - Smyrna is a comprehensive drug rehab center in Delaware that provides a range of levels of care and accepts private health insurance, making it an accessible option for individuals suffering from addiction, dual diagnosis and other drug-related issues.

  • Residential
  • OP
  • Detox

The Hazel D. Plant Women's Treatment Facility offers outpatient and inpatient treatment for drug addiction, dual diagnosis, and mental health issues.

  • OP
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
Connections Community Support Programs - Dover
Insurance Accepted
Connections Community Support Programs - Dover
1114 S Dupont Hwy Dover, DE

The Connections Community Support Programs - Dover drug rehab is a well-respected addiction treatment facility in Delaware that offers dual diagnosis treatment, detox, outpatient, and residential levels of care.

  • Residential
  • OP
  • Detox
Connections Community Support Programs - Seaford
Insurance Accepted
Connections Community Support Programs - Seaford
105 N. Front St. Seaford, DE

The Connections Community Support Programs - Seaford rehab center is an ideal option for those in Delaware looking to get sober, offering several levels of care, including outpatient, detox, and residential treatment, as well as specialized programs for opioid addiction and dual diagnosis. The center accepts private health insurance, making it a cost-effective option for those seeking treatment.

  • Residential
  • OP
  • Detox
Connections Community Support Programs - Millsboro
Insurance Accepted
Connections Community Support Programs - Millsboro
315 Old Landing Road Millsboro, DE

The Connections Community Support Programs - Millsboro drug rehab center offers many benefits for those looking to get sober in Delaware, including experienced staff, a wide range of treatment options, and private health insurance acceptance.

  • Residential
  • OP
  • Detox

Browse Specific Delaware Cities

Currently, there are over 145 different centers in our facility directory within the state of Delaware for people needing help with drug and alcohol addiction, please select your city below.

Delaware Cities with Most Centers

The Impact of Addiction in Delaware

Delaware Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facilities

Delaware was the first nation to ratify the Constitution of the United States, back in 1787. Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is a popular Atlantic seaside location with whirling arcades. Bethany Beach hosts an annual arts festival featuring everything from jewelry to watercolor paintings. Tax-free shopping is as big a draw as the beach, and outlets shopping is a must-do event. Du Ponts are renowned for their large houses and beautiful gardens.

The substance abuse crisis afflicting the United States has also reached Delaware. Even though the state is the second smallest in the country, the substance abuse epidemic is comparable to that of larger states. In fact, in 2015 the state was designated as part of the national High Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Many Delaware residents struggle with opioids, alcohol, cocaine, and other drugs. However, the primary drug threats are diverted prescription opioids and heroin. Approximately 15.6% of the state population uses illegal drugs and another 5.97% abuse alcohol in a given year. In 2010, over 7,800 people were enrolled in addiction treatment and rehabilitation facilities in Delaware. Among those people, 73% were male while the remaining 27% were female.

Delaware has a lot to enjoy, but there are many areas in Delaware that struggle with addiction to narcotics and alcohol.

The Delaware substance abuse statistics show that the number of deaths due to drug injury is higher than the national average and that rate seems to be increasing each year. Over 16% of all deaths in the state between 2008 and 2017 were caused by drugs and alcohol which is a full 4 percentage points above the national average for drug- and alcohol-induced deaths. In 2018, male drug-related deaths were more than female ones; 10.3 and 18.5 per 100,000 people in the group.

The state has been rolling out more services to address addiction in an effort to get help to those who need it. Delaware offers a comprehensive support plan through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Promoting Optimal Mental Health for Individuals through Supports and Empowerment program. Through SAMHSA, Delaware is focusing on prevention strategies such as early-intervention training and education to reduce addiction and substance abuse as well as preventing them before they begin.

Worst Drugs in Delaware

  1. Opioids, both heroin and prescription opioid painkillers such as OxyContin and Vicodin, are the worst abused drugs in Delaware. Slightly over 30,000 adults and 8,000 teenagers are suffering from this specific substance abuse disorder.
  2. Fentanyl-laced heroin is responsible for a significant amount of heroin-related overdose deaths. Deaths from fentanyl abuse more than doubled from 2015 to 2016. Between January and September of 2016, 90 fentanyl-related deaths were reported. This is an increase from 42 deaths in 2015.
  3. Studies show that alcohol is among the top substances of choice with 1,935 people admitted for alcoholism as the primary addiction as well as alcohol abuse with a secondary substance to treatment in 2009. Binge-drinking rates are much higher among young adults ages 18-24 at 30.9% and ages 24-34 at 28.1%. A staggering 6.4% of Delaware’s population reports regular heavy drinking, which is defined as more than 14 alcoholic drinks per week for men and 7 for women.
  4. Marijuana is among the top 3 substances of choice among adult treatment admissions. In 2009, 1,813 people were admitted to addiction treatment facilities for marijuana. In 2014, about 705 people received state-funded treatment for marijuana abuse. According to recent survey results, the number of Delaware residents who smoke marijuana is 11.86%.
  5. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, cocaine is the second greatest drug threat in Delaware, though this data is from 2002. In 2009, 668 individuals entered drug rehab for cocaine dependence in any form. Between 2014 and 2015, cocaine-related overdose deaths rose by 44.8%.

Impactful Addiction Stats

  1. According to America’s Health Rankings, 18.2% of Delaware adults reported either binge drinking or chronic drinking. This was a significant rise from 2018’s 16.80%.
  2. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports an annual average of 46,000 people admitted to having an alcohol use disorder.
  3. Based on a survey by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 44% of Delaware high school students (grades 9-12) reported having used marijuana at least once in their lifetime.
  4. In Delaware, 88% of the 401 reported drug overdose deaths involved opioids in 2018—a total of 355 fatalities.
  5. While opioid overdose is a leading cause of drug-related deaths, Delaware’s opioid prescription rates shockingly rose from 63.8 to 101.1 prescriptions per 100 persons between 2010 and 2017.
  6. There were 7,814 people admitted for drug and alcohol rehab in Delaware in 2009.
  7. In 2009, roughly 1,403 of those admitted were due to opiate abuse.
  8. In the same year, 1,668 Delaware residents were admitted for heroin abuse.
  9. SAMHSA reports the rate of heroin use among people over the age of 12 is more than three times the national average.
  10. Delaware Health and Social Services report that, in 2014, only 8 states in the U.S. had an overdose death rate higher than the rate in Delaware.

Helpful advice on finding a center

Alcohol and drug abuse and addiction are truly complex, causing terrible harm to people’s lives and their families. Fortunately, thousands of treatment facilities throughout the U.S. and more specifically located in Delaware are dedicated to starting addicts on the road to recovery and helping them stay on it. The variety of treatment programs is mind-boggling, and the experience of one treatment seeker will differ markedly from that of another. Similarly, the perfect treatment for one recovering addict will be ineffective for another. Our admissions experts are on call 24/7 to help you search.

State Specific Hotlines & Resources

  • Child Abuse and Neglect: 302-633-2650
  • Delaware State Police: (800) 842-8461
  • Domestic Violence: (302) 762-6110
  • Mental Health Crisis Helpline: (800) 969-4357
  • Rape Crisis: (800) 773-8570
  • Delaware Hotline Suicide Crisis Intervention: (800) 652-2929
  • Poison Control: (888) 222-1222
  • Crisis Intervention Services: https://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dsamh/crisis_intervention.html
  • Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/find-aa-resources
  • Health Resources and Services Administration: https://www.hrsa.gov/opioids