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New York Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facilities

More than 2 million New Yorkers are currently suffering from some type of substance abuse and many of those are minors. Alcohol abuse, in particular, is prevalent among those underage. As a result of the high prices and regulation of prescription drugs, many New Yorkers turn to heroin instead. This has led to a serious heroin epidemic in the state.

Heroin was the most cited drug among drug users admitted for treatment in 2010 in the state of New York. More than 400,000 adult New Yorkers admit to abusing cocaine at least once in their lifetime. Prescription drug-related deaths quadrupled between 2005 and 2014. Almost 3% of the New York population 12 years and above abuse illicit substances while only 12% go in for addiction treatment services according to state Department of Health.

Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers in New York

With a variety of opioid and alcohol rehabilitation services operating throughout New York, there is opportunity for treatment and a better life. Check out a facility on our list below that suits your needs, or contact us for individualized assistance.

Top Cities and Neighborhoods for Treatment in New York

Epidemic by the Numbers

Although the problem in New York goes beyond our list, take the following major statistics into consideration.

  • Heroin was the most cited drug among drug users admitted for treatment in 2010.
  • Almost 400,000 adult New Yorkers admit to abusing cocaine at least once in their lifetime.
  • Prescription drug-related deaths quadrupled between the years 2005 and 2014.
  • Opioids are involved in around 70% of all overdose deaths in the state of New York.
  • Over 5% of all New York teens under 13 years old admit to having abused prescription drugs.

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Substance abuse and addictions impact so many people and their families in New York. We know it is devastating for any mother or father, partner or close friend to experience someone treasured struggle with addiction.

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Long Island Center for Recovery - LICR
320 West Montauk Highway Hampton Bays, NY

Long Island Center for Recovery is a 40 bed, accredited addiction and dual diagnosis treatment facility located in Hampton Bays, NY that specializes in opioid addiction, alcohol abuse and co-occurring disorders through a variety of evidence-based therapies.

  • Sober Living
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Saint Johns Riverside Hospital - New Focus Center
Insurance Accepted
Saint Johns Riverside Hospital - New Focus Center
2 Park Avenue 2nd Floor Yonkers, NY

Saint John's Riverside Hospital - New Focus Center in Yonkers, NY, provides comprehensive addiction treatment services, including drug rehab programs, dual-diagnosis treatment, and aftercare support, to help individuals overcome addiction and achieve lasting recovery.

  • PHP
  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Aftercare
Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic
Insurance Accepted
Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic
81 Lake Ave Rochester, NY

The Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic is a comprehensive drug rehab facility in Rochester, NY that specializes in providing individualized detox, dual-diagnosis treatment, and inpatient and outpatient care along with post-treatment aftercare services to help individuals overcome their addictions to drugs and alcohol.

  • OP
  • Intervention
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
New Choices Recovery Center - Bridge Center
Insurance Accepted
New Choices Recovery Center - Bridge Center
72 Union Ave Schenectady, NY

New Choices Recovery Center - Bridge Center in Schenectady, NY offers an evidence-based, state-licensed, and SAMHSA accredited addiction treatment program that provides a range of services from detoxification to aftercare support, tailored to the individual's needs and accepted by private health insurance; all with the goal of helping individuals reclaim their life free from substance abuse.

  • Sober Living
  • Residential
  • OP
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
YMCA of Greater New York - Vanderbilt Avenue
Insurance Accepted
YMCA of Greater New York - Vanderbilt Avenue
285 Vanderbilt Ave Staten Island, NY

The YMCA of Greater New York - North Shore Center in Staten Island, NY is an addiction treatment facility that provides a range of services including detoxification programs, intensive outpatient programs, and aftercare support for individuals with addiction and substance abuse issues. They also offer dual-diagnosis treatment for those with co-occurring mental health conditions.

  • OP
  • Intervention
  • IOP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center at Waters Place OCDY in Bronx, NY offers comprehensive addiction treatment services, including medical and psychological intervention, drug rehab, intensive outpatient, aftercare support, dual diagnosis, and detox levels of care.

  • OP
  • Intervention
  • IOP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Conifer Park - Rochester Outpatient Clinic
Insurance Accepted
Conifer Park - Rochester Outpatient Clinic
1150 University Ave Rochester, NY

Conifer Park - Rochester Outpatient Clinic is an accredited addiction treatment facility located in Rochester, New York that offers aftercare support, detox, drug rehab, dual-diagnosis, intensive outpatient, outpatient, and inpatient levels of care for people suffering from alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, drug addiction and mental health issues as well as private health insurance.

  • OP
  • IOP
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Equinox Counseling Center
Insurance Accepted
Equinox Counseling Center
500 Central Ave Albany, NY

Equinox Counseling Center in Albany, NY offers a range of addiction-related treatment services including detoxification, therapy, and aftercare support, with individualized treatment plans and compassionate professionals trained to address issues related to substance use disorders and mental health.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Aftercare

The Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center is an accredited, high-quality addiction treatment center offering an array of services from outpatient to residential treatment with a staff of compassionate, experienced professionals focused on helping patients recover from addiction.

  • Sober Living
  • Residential
  • OP
  • Intervention
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare

Saint Joseph's Medical Center - Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program in Yonkers, New York offers accredited services for alcoholism, drug addiction, and mental health issues, including detox, inpatient and outpatient treatment, dual-diagnosis programs, and aftercare support.

  • PHP
  • OP
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare

Browse Specific New York Cities

Currently, there are over 2227 different centers in our facility directory within the state of New York for people needing help with drug and alcohol addiction, please select your city below.

New York Cities with Most Centers

The Impact of Addiction in New York

New York Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facilities

Due to the numerous ports and intricate transportation infrastructure, drugs can easily be trafficked into New York– and on toward other states for further distribution. While substance abuse has been declining in the New York City metropolitan area, the rates remain higher than average when compared to the rest of the United States of America. Over 2 million New Yorkers are currently suffering from some type of substance abuse and many of those are minors. Alcohol abuse, in particular, is prevalent among those underage. It is estimated that roughly 15% of all teens in New York begin drinking before the age of 13.

Obviously a great place to visit and live, but New York, like all other states, has problems with drug and substance abuse.

It is reported that in total about a million adult New Yorkers struggle with alcohol abuse while nearly half a million residents admit to using hard drugs such as cocaine and heroin.

As a result of the high prices and regulation of prescription drugs, many New Yorkers turn to heroin instead. This has led to a serious heroin epidemic in the state.

Worst Drugs in New York

  1. Heroin was the most cited drug among drug users admitted for treatment in 2010 in the state of New York. The abuse reached an all-time high in 2014 when almost 80,000 individuals were admitted for heroin abuse in the state alone.
  2. Almost 400,000 adult New Yorkers admit to abusing cocaine at least once in their lifetime. It is also the drug most often associated with violent crime in New York and is largely supplied by Colombian-based distributors.
  3. Primary treatment admissions for marijuana abuse in New York represent a quarter of all drug abuse treatment admissions. The use of this drug has become so common in New York that half of all male arrestees test positive for marijuana in their system.
  4. Prescription drug-related deaths quadrupled between the years 2005 and 2014. However, New York has one of the lowest rates of prescription drugs, with only 34 per 100 people given a prescription, compared to the national average of 51.4 per 100 people.
  5. Binge drinking is one of the largest problems in New York, with over half the population engaging in this at least once a month. This has led to New York having an alcohol dependency of about 6.6%, which translates to about 1.1 million New Yorkers.

Impactful Addiction Stats

  1. More than 40% of all individuals in New York jails suffer from some type of substance use disorder.
  2. Another half of New York inmates receive a dual diagnosis for a mental health disorder and a substance abuse disorder.
  3. Almost 15% of all New York deaths in the past decade were somehow attributed to drug and alcohol use/abuse.
  4. Opioids are generally involved in about 70% of all overdose deaths in the state of New York.
  5. More than 60,000 New Yorkers admit to taking prescription drugs for non-medical reasons at least once in their lifetime.
  6. Alcohol is a factor in almost 8,000 of all vehicle accidents in the state of New York each year, with a vast majority of those being fatal.
  7. In 2017, the New York overdose rate increased by more than 30%.
  8. More than 5% of all New York teens under 13 years old admit to having abused prescription drugs at least once in their lifetime.
  9. Opioid-related overdoses in New York are slightly higher than the national average, at 16 deaths per 100,000 people, compared to the national average of 14.
  10. Almost 3% of the New York population 12 years and above abuse illicit substances while only 12% go in for addiction treatment services.

Quick Tips on Finding A Center

Once you are ready to enter treatment, the next challenge is finding a program that meets your particular needs. This can feel overwhelming given the number of treatment programs in New York. To make things easier, you can spend time reading through New York facility reviews, staff bios, insurance details, payment plans, and even set up a facility tour. Visiting a physical location can make a huge difference in deciding as you will be able to see how you feel in that environment. No matter what facility you end up choosing, it should be accredited and licensed and the program staff should include doctors and therapists who specialize in addiction medicine.

Health Insurance Providers Covering Drug Addiction Treatment
  • Medicaid
  • New York Hotel Trade Insurance
  • CHAMP Community Health Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Project

State Specific Hotlines & Resources

  • NYC WELL. Offering free and confidential mental health support and substance abuse services. 1-888-692-9355.
  • NYS HOPEline. A confidential support hotline that can help find treatment or self-help in your area. 1-877-846-7369