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Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers, Counseling in Rhode Island

Rhode Island ranks eighth in the nation for states with the largest drug problems, particularly for opioid abuse. Approximately 21.27% of the Rhode Island population uses illegal drugs in a given year. Between 2008 and 2017, 16.8% of all deaths in the state were caused by either drugs or alcohol.

Rhode Island is a densely populated state and has many treatment options to combat addiction. Many of the opioid deaths occurring in Rhode Island can be attributed to the influx of fentanyl. Fentanyl is used by drug dealers to cut heroin, and is 30 to 50 times stronger than heroin, resulting in many hospitalizations and deaths. The age group for those needing treatment is mostly between 18 and 25 year olds.

Where are Drug Treatment Centers in Rhode Island?

There’s opportunity for rehabilitation and a better future with a variety of drug and alcohol treatment services offered throughout Rhode Island. Rhode Island offers resources for healthcare and a happy future with a range of drug and alcohol recovery programs worldwide.

Cities With the Most Centers in Rhode Island

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Stats

Check out some of the specific statistics below related to Rhode Island drug use and abuse.

  • Rhode Island’s opioid-related fatality rate was more than double the national rate in 2016.
  • #1 for marijuana and alcohol abuse in 2008.
  • 3 out of 4 people who die from an overdose in Rhode Island are men.
  • 18.6% of adults admitted to binge or chronic drinking at least once within the past 30 days.

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Phoenix House New England - Exeter Residential Program for Women
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Phoenix House New England - Exeter Residential Program for Women
205 Waterman Street Providence, RI

Phoenix House New England- Exeter Residential Program for Women, established in 1967 and accredited by CARF, provides comprehensive inpatient, detoxification, and residential services to individuals with opioid addiction, substance abuse, drug addiction, and alcoholism that accept private health insurance.

  • Residential
  • Inpatient
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
CODAC Behavioral Healthcare - South County
Insurance Accepted
CODAC Behavioral Healthcare - South County
350 Columbia St Wakefield, RI

CODAC Behavioral Healthcare - South County provides a wide range of evidence-based addiction treatment services and support, including detox, rehab, dual-diagnosis programs, intensive outpatient treatment, relapse prevention education and aftercare, all designed to help clients achieve lasting sobriety and develop healthier lifestyle choices.

  • OP
  • IOP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
CODAC North Main
Insurance Accepted
CODAC North Main
528 North Main Street Providence, RI

CODAC North Main is a comprehensive addiction treatment facility in Providence, RI that has been providing evidence-based, compassionate care to individuals struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues since 1971, offering a variety of levels of care from drug rehab and detox programs to outpatient services and aftercare support, accepted by SAMHSA and CARF and private health insurance plans.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
The Providence Center - Adult Intensive Outpatient Services
Insurance Accepted
The Providence Center - Adult Intensive Outpatient Services
134 Thurbers Ave Providence, RI

The Providence Center has offered accredited drug rehab services in Rhode Island for over 40 years, including aftercare support, detox, dual-diagnosis, and intensive outpatient services, and accepts private health insurance.

  • OP
  • IOP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
The Providence Center - Women's Road to Recovery
Insurance Accepted
The Providence Center - Women's Road to Recovery
15 Baker Pines Rd Wyoming, RI

The Providence Center is an accredited and reputable addiction treatment facility in Rhode Island offering a variety of services, such as detox, aftercare support, and specialized care for individuals struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, dual diagnosis, mental health issues, and more.

  • Residential
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Journey to Hope Health and Healing
Insurance Accepted
Journey to Hope Health and Healing
160 Narragansett Avenue Providence, RI

Journey to Hope Health and Healing, located in Providence, Rhode Island, offers comprehensive addiction treatment services using evidence-based practices, with a focus on individualized, holistic treatment plans to help clients on their journey to recovery and a better life.

  • OP
  • IOP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Butler Hospital
Insurance Accepted
Butler Hospital
345 Blackstone Blvd Providence, RI

Butler Hospital is a highly respected substance abuse treatment center in Providence, RI with over 170 years of experience providing quality care from detox to aftercare, accredited by the JCAHO and SAMHSA; they also accept most private health insurance plans to help those seeking recovery in Rhode Island.

  • PHP
  • OP
  • IOP
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Galilee Mission
Insurance Accepted
Galilee Mission
268 Kingstown Rd Narragansett, RI

Galilee Mission is a 12 bed health center, founded in 1984, that offers comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individuals' needs, focusing on alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse and drug addiction, with various services such as drug rehab, inpatient care, outpatient care and sober-living/halfway houses, and accepts private health insurance.

  • Sober Living
  • Residential
  • OP
  • Intervention
  • IOP
  • Inpatient
  • Aftercare
AdCare Outpatient Facility
Insurance Accepted
AdCare Outpatient Facility
49 S County Commons Way Wakefield, RI

AdCare Outpatient Facility is a JCAHO, SAMHSA and CARF accredited addiction treatment center focused on helping individuals struggling with alcohol and substance abuse, opioid abuse and dual diagnosis recover from their addictions through detoxification, residential care programs and intensive outpatient plans while offering convenient private health insurance coverage.

  • Residential
  • OP
  • Intervention
  • IOP
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Phoenix House
Insurance Accepted
Phoenix House
251 Main St Exeter, RI

Phoenix House is a renowned addiction treatment facility in Exeter, Rhode Island, founded in 1967, offering a range of care options from detoxification and residential support to intensive outpatient care and aftercare services, all with the highest standards of accreditation (CARF & SAMHSA) and accept private health insurance for those who qualify.

  • Residential
  • OP
  • IOP
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare

Browse Specific Rhode Island Cities

Currently, there are over 121 different centers in our facility directory within the state of Rhode Island for people needing help with drug and alcohol addiction, please select your city below.

Rhode Island Cities with Most Centers

The Impact of Addiction in Rhode Island

Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers, Counseling in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 640 km of coastline and is a perfect place to explore the state’s waterways. The city, Providence, is a sophisticated museum center, historic architecture, and student life. Rhode Island has a great 160 km bike network and a number of historic attractions. The beaches of the state are perfect for surfers, kayakers and canoeists, and the ocean is a short drive away.

Although Rhode Island is the smallest state, it is not immune to the rampant drug and alcohol crisis sweeping the country. The state ranks eighth in the nation for states with the largest drug problems, particularly for opioid abuse. A large number of overdose deaths contribute to this ranking.

Of course a nice place to visit and live, but Rhode Island has drug abuse problems.

Approximately 21.27% of the Rhode Island population uses illegal drugs in a given year. While illegal drug use is a major problem in the state, alcohol abuse is an equally troublesome issue. Roughly 5.86% of residents abuse alcohol in a given year and the state ranks third in the nation for death caused by alcohol poisoning. Between 2008 and 2017, 16.8% of all deaths in the state were caused by either drugs or alcohol.

Many of the opioid deaths occurring in Rhode Island can be attributed to the influx of fentanyl. Fentanyl is used by drug dealers to cut heroin, and is 30 to 50 times stronger than heroin, resulting in many hospitalizations and deaths.

Rhode Island is a densely populated state and has many treatment options to combat addiction. There are 60 alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers in the state–however, treatment needs remain among the top 10 highest in the nation. The age group for those needing treatment is mostly between 18 and 25 year olds.

Worst Drugs in Rhode Island

  1. Heroin is one of the most abused drugs in the state. In 2010, 1,993 people were admitted to drug addiction treatment programs in Rhode Island for heroin. In 2014, 80% of all drug crimes investigated by police in the city of Providence involved heroin.
  2. Marijuana is another top drug of choice by state residents. In 2010, 1,577 individuals entered substance abuse treatment for marijuana addiction. Rhode Island ranked among the states with the highest rate of marijuana use across all age groups.
  3. Cocaine is also on the list of worst drugs in Rhode Island. The state was among the top in the nation with the highest rates of cocaine use among three age groups: 12 -17, 18-25, and 26-30. In 2010, 869 people were admitted for cocaine addiction treatment.
  4. Synthetic and prescription opioids (OxyContin, Percocet, Vicodin) are contributing massively to the state’s addiction problems and fatality rates. In 2010, 1,323 individuals sought treatment for the use of opiates other than heroin. In the same year, 18-25-year-olds led prescription drug abuse in Rhode Island. In 2016, Rhode Island’s opioid-related fatality rate was more than double the national rate.
  5. Since 1992, alcohol abuse treatment admissions have been on the decline from 53% to 29%. However, alcohol consumption is higher than the U.S. average, particularly among 18-25 year-olds. Men comprised the majority of those who abused alcohol either as a primary drug or alcohol with a secondary substance.

Impactful Addiction Stats

  1. Rhode Island was number one among the states for marijuana and alcohol abuse in 2008.
  2. 3 out of 4 people who die from an overdose in Rhode Island are men.
  3. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration reported 10,147 admissions for drug and alcohol addiction treatment in 2010. Of that number, 70.3 % were men and 29.7 % were women.
  4. Rhode Island’s opioid overdose death rate of 26.7 deaths per 100,000 in 2016 was more than twice the national average.
  5. Rates of overdose from synthetic opioids (fentanyl and similar) increased by more than 100% between 2015 and 2016.
  6. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Rhode Island had 267 opioid overdose-related deaths in 2018, translating to a rate of 25.9 fatalities per 100,000.
  7. In 2016, 37% of treatment services were provided for alcohol-related disorders and 31% for heroin and synthetic opioids.
  8. Fentanyl was responsible for nearly 60% of the total opioid-related overdose deaths in 2016. This drug is often mixed into other substances such as heroin.
  9. Based on America’s Health Rankings statistics, 29.7 deaths per 100,000 people in Rhode Island were associated with drug injuries (suicide, unintentional, homicide, or undetermined) in 2019.
  10. On an America’s Health Rankings survey, 18.6% of the adults in Rhode Island admitted to either binge drinking or chronic drinking on at least one occasion within the past 30 days.

Helpful Advice For Treatment Seekers

Your sobriety is essential, so choosing the right Rhode Island rehabilitation is so important. The proper treatment will make it much more likely for you to complete the program upon your return to life, exit the program compassionately, and maintain your sobriety. However, the sheer number of choices makes it difficult to select, and the fact is that quantity may not always meanÊequal quality.

Health Insurance Providers Covering Drug Addiction Treatment
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare