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Pennsylvania Drug and Substance Treatment

Pennsylvania ranks 10th in the nation for illegal drug use. The state has a higher than national average use for both cocaine and marijuana, and the rate of heroin abuse is twice the national average. In recent years, more than 10% of all deaths in Pennsylvania have been related to drugs and alcohol.

Pennsylvania ranks 14th in the nation for drug-related deaths. More than 30% of Pennsylvania youth reportedly drink alcohol monthly, with more than 20,000 teenagers having an alcohol problem. Over 50% of all Pennsylvania residents use prescription drugs which has led to one of the highest rates of prescription opiate abuse.

Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers in Pennsylvania

Our directory includes a lot of services available in Pennsylvania, ready to help you or a loved one lead a safe and clean life, away from opioid abuse. There are plenty of Pennsylvania services on our website that are available to enable you or your partner to lead a safe , clean and drug-free life.

Cities With the Most Centers in Pennsylvania

Epidemic by the Numbers

We are here to educate you on the impact of addiction Pennsylvania, there are a tons of facts but we made a short list of the most impactful data we have found.

  • >30% of all arrestees test positive for cocaine, the primary drug in 15% of all rehab-admitted patients.
  • Heroin use in PA is twice the national average.
  • >80% of all vehicular deaths in Pennsylvania involve drunk drivers.
  • More than 50% of all Pennsylvania residents use prescription drugs, a majority illegally purchasing from healthcare professionals.

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The devastation of families and relationships in Pennsylvania caused by drugs and alcohol is creating a major problem. It’s very difficult to watch a friend or loved one experience a battle with addiction, and we are here to help.

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Retreat at Lancaster County - Ephrata
Insurance Accepted
Retreat at Lancaster County - Ephrata
1170 State St Ephrata, PA

Retreat at Lancaster County - Ephrata is an accredited addiction treatment facility in Pennsylvania offering various levels of care such as residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.

  • Residential
  • PHP
  • OP
  • Intervention
  • IOP
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Northeast Treatment Centers - NET Steps
Northeast Treatment Centers - NET Steps
2205 Bridge Street Philadelphia, PA

NET Steps is a SAMHSA-accredited drug rehab located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that was founded in 1970, offering a variety of services for those suffering from opioid addiction, substance abuse, drug addiction, and mental health issues such as aftercare support, intensive outpatient, outpatient, inpatient, partial-hospitalization, detoxification and intervention.

  • Residential
  • PHP
  • OP
  • Intervention
  • IOP
  • Inpatient
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Pyramid Healthcare - Pittsburgh Detox and Inpatient Treatment Center
Insurance Accepted
Pyramid Healthcare - Pittsburgh Detox and Inpatient Treatment Center
306 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA

Pyramid Healthcare Pittsburgh Detox and Inpatient Treatment Center is an accredited treatment center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 1999, specializing in various addiction and substance abuse treatments that are personalized to meet the individual needs of patients, and also providing support services to help them maintain their recovery goals and support long-term success.

  • Residential
  • PHP
  • OP
  • IOP
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Pyramid Healthcare - Detox and Inpatient Treatment Center
Insurance Accepted
Pyramid Healthcare - Detox and Inpatient Treatment Center
1894 Plank Rd Duncansville, PA

Pyramid Healthcare - Detox and Inpatient Treatment Center is a CARF-accredited facility offering comprehensive evidence-based treatment programs, with various levels of care and insurance coverage, to help individuals achieve lasting sobriety.

  • Sober Living
  • Residential
  • OP
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Avenues Recovery Center at Lake Ariel
Insurance Accepted
Avenues Recovery Center at Lake Ariel
50 Industrial Park Way Lake Ariel, PA

Avenues Recovery Center at Lake Ariel is a Joint Commission Accredited Addiction Treatment Facility in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania offering a comprehensive range of services including Detoxification, Inpatient and Intensive Outpatient Services, Dual-Diagnosis Treatment, Residential and Sober Living Accommodations, Interventions, Partial Hospitalization options, and Aftercare Support.

  • Sober Living
  • Residential
  • PHP
  • OP
  • Intervention
  • IOP
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
The Wedge Recovery Centers - 4243 Frankford Avenue
Insurance Accepted
The Wedge Recovery Centers - 4243 Frankford Avenue
4243 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA

The Wedge Recovery Centers is an accredited and licensed addiction treatment facility in Philadelphia providing quality care, including detox, residential levels of care, intensive outpatient services, outpatient programs, and aftercare support to individuals struggling with addictions to alcohol and opioids as well as substance abuse issues and dual diagnosis mental health conditions for over two decades.

  • Residential
  • OP
  • IOP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Malvern Treatment Centers - Willow Grove
Insurance Accepted
Malvern Treatment Centers - Willow Grove
240 Fitzwatertown Rd Willow Grove, PA

Malvern Treatment Centers - Willow Grove is an accredited 90 bed addiction treatment center located in Willow Grove, PA that has been providing quality care since 1940, offering specialized services such as detoxification, residential and outpatient levels of care, dual diagnosis treatment, intervention services and continuing aftercare support with the help of private health insurance.

  • Residential
  • OP
  • Intervention
  • IOP
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Crossroads - Highland Park
Insurance Accepted
Crossroads - Highland Park
5601 Stanton Ave Pittsburgh, PA

Crossroads - Highland Park is an accredited addiction treatment facility located in Pittsburgh, PA that provides clients with a variety of detoxification, rehabilitation, and outpatient services.

  • OP
  • Detox
Gateway Rehab - Tom Rutter House
Insurance Accepted
Gateway Rehab - Tom Rutter House
100 Moffett Run Road Aliquippa, PA

Gateway Rehab - Tom Rutter House in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, is an addiction treatment facility offering a range of services including aftercare support, drug rehab, residential, inpatient, partial-hospitalization, detox, and outpatient levels of care, and is committed to providing comprehensive and personalized treatment for individuals seeking recovery from opioid addiction, substance abuse, drug addiction, and mental health issues.

  • Residential
  • PHP
  • OP
  • Inpatient
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Banyan Treatment Center
Insurance Accepted
Banyan Treatment Center
100 Buckstown Dr Langhorne, PA

Banyan Treatment Center in Langhorne, Pennsylvania offers a comprehensive range of addiction treatment services, including detoxification, drug rehabilitation, dual-diagnosis care, inpatient care, intensive outpatient treatment, intervention, outpatient treatment, and partial hospitalization, all verified through national accreditations.

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

Browse Specific Pennsylvania Cities

Currently, there are over 1498 different centers in our facility directory within the state of Pennsylvania for people needing help with drug and alcohol addiction, please select your city below.

Pennsylvania Cities with Most Centers

The Impact of Addiction in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Drug and Substance Treatment

Culturally, there’s Pennsylvania with America’s brightest. Philadelphia, the state’s largest city, takes pride in its history and role in the Declaration of Independence. The state’s western side is on the Midwest cusp, with stably industrial roots. Pittsburgh dusted off its gritty image, emerging as a chic dining and arts destination. Allegheny Forest has 640 km of scenic bike and paddle routes through the forests. The Susquehanna River is the state’s longest river system flowing over 1,000 miles.

There are a lot of things to love about Pennsylvania, but there are also places in Pennsylvania that struggle with drug and alcohol addiction.

The rate of opioid misuse in Pennsylvania is double the national average, and opioid and prescription opiums are jointly responsible for nearly half of all state-funded treatment admissions. Drugs and alcohol have caused 11.6 percent of all deaths in Pennsylvania over the past 10 years. More than 2,500 young people between the ages of 12 and 17 were killed.

Drug misuse in Pennsylvania is a big concern, which should not be overlooked. Substance abuse ruins marriages, friendships, and communities. Find a facility that fits your needs in our list below, or contact us for individual recommendations.

Worst Drugs in Pennsylvania

  1. The rate of cocaine abuse in Pennsylvania is higher than the national average, with more than 30% of all arrestees testing positive for cocaine, and cocaine being the primary drug of abuse in over 15% of all rehab-admitted patients.
  2. Heroin use in Pennsylvania is twice the national average. In more than 45% of all overdose cases, heroin was a contributing factor making it the most found drug in overdoses in the state of Pennsylvania.
  3. More than 12% of the Pennsylvania population uses marijuana every year, which is higher than the national average. Additionally, more than 10% of expectant women reportedly use marijuana during their pregnancy. This amount has only increased since the legalization of marijuana. The amount of Pennsylvania teenagers that have used this drug has also increased and is currently higher than 30%.
  4. Over 50% of all Pennsylvania residents use prescription drugs which has led to the state experiencing one of the highest rates of prescription opiate abuse. This drug is responsible for over 50% of all drug addiction problems in Pennsylvania.
  5. Over 6% of the Pennsylvania population has an alcohol problem. More than 30% of Pennsylvania youth reportedly drink alcohol monthly, with more than 20,000 teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 having an alcohol problem.

Impactful Addiction Stats

  1. In 2016, Pennsylvania’s opioid overdose rate was almost 40% higher than the national average, making it the nation’s top state for opioid overdoses.
  2. Men make up the largest portion of the drug and alcohol addicted, with more than 60% of all admissions into rehab programs being male.
  3. More than 80% of all vehicular deaths in Pennsylvania involve drunk drivers.
  4. Pennsylvania ranks 14th in the nation for drug-related deaths, with the most overdoses being in the age group between 25 to 34 years.
  5. Pennsylvania is also the highest-ranking state in overdoses in young men between the ages of 19 and 25.
  6. Pennsylvania ranks 9th in underage drinking, with alcohol being the contributing factor in more than 1,000 teenage pregnancies.
  7. More than 10% of all deaths in Pennsylvania are caused by alcohol and drugs. This is slightly below the national average.
  8. 35% of all traffic deaths are alcohol-related, with more than 70% of all drunk drivers being men.
  9. One in 15 of all Pennsylvania veterans have a substance abuse problem, and 1 in 5 of the treatment-seeking veterans are homeless.
  10. More than 50% of all Pennsylvania residents use prescription drugs, with the majority illegally buying these drugs from healthcare professionals.

It’s not easy, but here’s some help

Alcohol and substance addiction and dependency are incredibly complicated and do tremendous damage to individuals and their families’ lives. Fortunately, thousands of care centers in the United States and in Pennsylvania specifically are committed to beginning and supporting people who are addicted to rehabilitation. The variety of recovery services is remarkable, and one care seeker’s experience is dramatically different from another. Similarly, the ideal treatment for one addict to recovery is ineffective for another. Our admissions staff are available 24 hours a day to help you search.

Health Insurance Providers Covering Drug Addiction Treatment
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna Better Health of Pennsylvania