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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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South Beach Psychiatric Center - 18th Avenue
Insurance Accepted
South Beach Psychiatric Center - 18th Avenue
8620 18th Ave Brooklyn, NY

South Beach Psychiatric Center - 18th Avenue in Brooklyn, New York is a reputable treatment facility offering comprehensive services for individuals struggling with mental health and addiction, accredited by the JCAHO and affiliated with the Office of Mental Health - New York State.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
Hutchings Psychiatric Center - Inpatient
Insurance Accepted
Hutchings Psychiatric Center - Inpatient
620 Madison St Syracuse, NY

Hutchings Psychiatric Center - Inpatient is a specialized addiction treatment facility in Syracuse, NY that offers inpatient levels of care, utilizing various therapeutic and holistic approaches to provide 24/7 medical and psychological support for individuals during their recovery journey.

  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
Samaritan Daytop Village IR
Samaritan Daytop Village IR
751 Briggs Highway Ellenville, NY

Samaritan Daytop Village IR is a drug rehab located in Ellenville, New York that offers residential treatment programs for opioid addiction, substance abuse, and drug addiction with therapies and treatments to facilitate sobriety and a substance-free life.

  • Residential
Paul J. Cooper Center for Human Services
Insurance Accepted
Paul J. Cooper Center for Human Services
510 Gates Ave Brooklyn, NY

The Paul J. Cooper Center for Human Services offers a comprehensive and evidence-based addiction treatment program that includes detoxification, intensive outpatient care, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services with private health insurance coverage and aftercare support such as relapse prevention strategies and ongoing therapy to ensure lasting sobriety.

  • PHP
  • OP
  • IOP
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center - Behavioral Health
Insurance Accepted
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center - Behavioral Health
621 10th St Niagara Falls, NY

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center - Behavioral Health in Niagara Falls, New York is an addiction treatment facility offering dual diagnosis, inpatient, and outpatient care, with a team of trained professionals providing therapeutic and clinical addiction treatments.

  • OP
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
Western Queens Consultation Center - Woodside
Insurance Accepted
Western Queens Consultation Center - Woodside
61-20 Woodside Ave Woodside, NY

The Western Queens Consultation Center - Woodside provides quality, accredited care for those looking to achieve sobriety, with services such as outpatient treatment, private health insurance acceptance, and aftercare support to aid in a successful transition back into one's life.

  • OP
  • Aftercare
Insurance Accepted
Alba de Vida OTP
254 Virgina Street Buffalo, NY

Alba de Vida is a top-rated drug rehab center in New York, offering comprehensive aftercare support and varying levels of outpatient care, including to those with private health insurance, for individuals seeking to achieve and maintain sobriety.

  • OP
  • Aftercare
Insurance Accepted
Elmira Psychiatric Center - Youth Outpatient
414 Davis St Elmira, NY

Elmira Psychiatric Center - Youth Outpatient is a treatment facility in Elmira, New York that provides mental health and dual diagnosis care for children and adolescents utilizing an individuals-focused approach to therapy, evidence-based interventions, various treatments, and accepting private health insurance for payment.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
Neighborhood Center - Utica
Insurance Accepted
Neighborhood Center - Utica
628 Mary St Utica, NY

The Neighborhood Center - Utica is a top-rated addiction treatment facility in Utica, New York providing comprehensive dual-diagnosis and outpatient levels of care designed to help those suffering from addiction, mental health issues, and dual diagnosis utilizing evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, 12 step recovery principles, family sessions, life skills education, and more.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
Saint Catherine's Center for Children - New Scotland Avenue
Insurance Accepted
Saint Catherine's Center for Children - New Scotland Avenue
401 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY

Saint Catherine's Center for Children on New Scotland Avenue in Albany, NY offers personalized treatment for addiction and substance abuse, with services including dual diagnosis treatment and evidence-based therapy, accommodating both inpatient and outpatient needs.

  • OP
  • Inpatient
  • 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.

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