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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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Childrens Aid Society - Dunlevy Milbank Center
Insurance Accepted
Childrens Aid Society - Dunlevy Milbank Center
14 W 118th St New York, NY

The Childrens Aid Society – Dunlevy Milbank Center in New York, New York provides a range of counseling services for mental health issues and addictions, including Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Trauma Therapy, and Residential Long Term Care, and accepts private health insurance.

  • OP
Bridge - ACT II Program
Bridge - ACT II Program
866 E 165th St Bronx, NY

The Bridge is a program in Bronx, New York that offers a comprehensive range of evidence-based services and resources to empower individuals dealing with Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorder, and Mental Health issues.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
Sanctuary East - Chemical Dependency Outpatient
Insurance Accepted
Sanctuary East - Chemical Dependency Outpatient
2 William Ave East Islip, NY

Sanctuary East - Chemical Dependency Outpatient is a specialized drug rehab facility with experienced staff offering customizable treatment options and accepting private health insurance in New York.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter - Outpatient
Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter - Outpatient
923 Madison Ave New York, NY

The Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter - Outpatient Drug Rehab is an excellent drug rehabilitation center located in New York, offering a range of levels of care including detox, drug rehab, dual-diagnosis, and intensive outpatient. The facility has a team of highly professional and experienced staff members dedicated to helping people achieve and maintain sobriety.

  • OP
  • IOP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
Insurance Accepted
Schuyler County Community Services - Mental Health
Watkins Gleen Middle School Watkins Glen, NY

Schuyler County Community Services provides holistic mental health care in Watkins Glen, New York, utilizing various therapies and techniques, accepting private insurance, and organizing community events to reduce stigma surrounding mental health.

  • OP
Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center - Riverdale Avenue
Insurance Accepted
Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center - Riverdale Avenue
75 Riverdale Ave Yonkers, NY

The Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center in Yonkers, NY is a specialized mental health treatment clinic offering comprehensive care including individual and group therapies, aftercare support and outpatient treatment to help clients maintain their progress long-term.

  • OP
  • Aftercare
Saint John's Episcopal Hospital - 19th Street
Insurance Accepted
Saint John's Episcopal Hospital - 19th Street
327 Beach 19th St Far Rockaway, NY

Saint John's Episcopal Hospital - 19th Street is an accredited treatment center in Far Rockaway, NY that specializes in mental health and eating disorder therapy, offering a variety of treatment options, including inpatient and outpatient care, and accepting private health insurance.

  • OP
  • Inpatient
Service Program for Older People - SPOP
Insurance Accepted
Service Program for Older People - SPOP
302 W 91st St New York, NY

SPOP is a community provider in NYC that helps elderly individuals aged 60 and over manage mental health and substance use issues, providing short and long-term therapies and treatments, accepting private health insurance to make treatment as accessible as possible.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
Sullivan County Department of Community Services
Insurance Accepted
Sullivan County Department of Community Services
20 Community Ln Liberty, NY

The Sullivan County Department of Community Services is a health center in Liberty, NY, offering personalized treatment plans for individuals suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, with a focus on dual diagnosis and mental health issues, and the option to accept private health insurance.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
Community Healthcare Network - Betty Shabbazz
Insurance Accepted
Community Healthcare Network - Betty Shabbazz
999 Blake Ave Brooklyn, NY

The Betty Shabbazz Clinic, a part of Community Healthcare Network, offers specialized and comprehensive services, with treatment levels ranging from dual-diagnosis and outpatient care, to family and group therapy, for those struggling with a dual diagnosis and mental health, in Brooklyn, NY.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis

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.

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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
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