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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The Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center in New York is a CARF-accredited facility that provides personalized detox, drug rehab, and outpatient services with experienced staff members and flexible hours to accommodate working or studying individuals who are looking for supportive and effective recovery from addiction.
Montefiore Medical Center - Wellness Center at Port Morris
The Montefiore Medical Center - Wellness Center at Port Morris is an addiction treatment facility in Bronx, NY, providing a range of services to help individuals achieve sobriety, including detox, outpatient, dual-diagnosis and aftercare support, and is accredited by numerous organizations.
Mount Sinai - Roosevelt Hospital Center - Outpatient in New York, NY is a certified treatment facility specializing in alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, drug addiction, and mental health issues, offering comprehensive services from detox to aftercare support.
Montefiore Wellness Center at Waters Next Steps North
The Montefiore Wellness Center at Waters Next Steps North in Bronx, New York offers comprehensive opioid treatment services, including medication-assisted treatment, therapy, and medical consultation, to individuals in recovery from opioid addiction.
Outreach - Ridgewood in Ridgewood, NY is an accredited treatment facility providing comprehensive assistance, including aftercare support, drug rehab, dual diagnosis treatment, inpatient and residential programs, outpatient options, and detox services, to individuals struggling with alcoholism, opioid addiction, dual diagnosis, drug addiction, and substance abuse.
Rehabilitation Support Services - Abel House
The Abel House Addiction Treatment Facility in Saugerties, NY has been helping people overcome their addictions since 1979 and offers plans tailored to meet the individual's needs; including aftercare support services, various levels of care, psychological counseling, medication management, and holistic therapies such as yoga and meditation.
Montefiore Medical Center - Substance Abuse Treatment Program Unit III in Bronx, New York is a well-established addiction treatment facility that specializes in comprehensive care for individuals struggling with various substance addictions, offering a range of treatment options such as detoxification, rehabilitation, dual-diagnosis support, outpatient services, and aftercare support.
Credo Community Center - Donald F. Pond Men's Community Residence
The Credo Community Center - Donald F. Pond Men's Community Residence is an addiction treatment facility in Watertown, NY that offers a full range of services including aftercare support, drug rehab, dual-diagnosis, inpatient and outpatient care, sober-living/half-way accommodations, and residential levels of care – all with experienced staff and accepted private health insurance coverage.
Credo Community Center - Men's Community Residence
The Credo Community Center - Men's Community Residence is an addiction treatment center located in New York that provides aftercare support, drug rehab, and intervention services to those suffering from opioid addiction, substance abuse, and drug addiction, with the added benefit of accepting private health insurance to make it more affordable.
Lenox Hill Hospital - Inpatient Psychiatric Addiction Treatment Facility is a premier, JCAHO-accredited rehabilitation center based in New York, NY which specializes in providing comprehensive addiction treatment tailored to the individual's needs such as inpatient/outpatient care, aftercare support, and partial hospitalization programs while also accepting private health insurance.
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
- New York, NY (301)
- Brooklyn, NY (208)
- Bronx, NY (156)
- Buffalo, NY (101)
- Rochester, NY (71)
- Albany, NY (51)
- Syracuse, NY (48)
- Staten Island, NY (44)
The Impact of Addiction in New York
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- More than 40% of all individuals in New York jails suffer from some type of substance use disorder.
- Another half of New York inmates receive a dual diagnosis for a mental health disorder and a substance abuse disorder.
- Almost 15% of all New York deaths in the past decade were somehow attributed to drug and alcohol use/abuse.
- Opioids are generally involved in about 70% of all overdose deaths in the state of New York.
- More than 60,000 New Yorkers admit to taking prescription drugs for non-medical reasons at least once in their lifetime.
- 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.
- In 2017, the New York overdose rate increased by more than 30%.
- More than 5% of all New York teens under 13 years old admit to having abused prescription drugs at least once in their lifetime.
- 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.
- 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