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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 - Outpatient Services
Insurance Accepted
Phoenix House - Outpatient Services
99 Wayland Ave Providence, RI

The Phoenix House - Outpatient Services in Providence, RI provides a comprehensive range of addiction treatment services, including detoxification, residential, outpatient and intensive outpatient levels of care, as well as professional counseling sessions and group therapy programs with personalized goals and objectives to meet individual needs, all while being accredited by CARF and accepting private health insurance.

  • Residential
  • OP
  • IOP
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Clinical Services of Rhode Island
Insurance Accepted
Clinical Services of Rhode Island
600 Putnam Pike Greenville, RI

Clinical Services of Rhode Island is an accredited Greenville, Rhode Island-based recovery center providing a wide range of evidence-based treatment services for individuals with alcohol and substance use disorders, including 12-step facilitation and cognitive behavioral therapies.

  • OP
  • Intervention
  • IOP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Gateway Eastman House
Insurance Accepted
Gateway Eastman House
166 Pawtucket Avenue Pawtucket, RI

Gateway Eastman House is a Addiction Treatment Facility in Pawtucket, RI that was founded in 1863 and provides evidence-based treatment and support to individuals suffering from opioid addiction, substance abuse, and drug addiction.

  • Residential
  • Aftercare
Gateway Healthcare - PACS
Insurance Accepted
Gateway Healthcare - PACS
105 Bacon St Pawtucket, RI

Gateway Healthcare - PACS is a renowned addiction treatment facility in Pawtucket, RI that has been providing comprehensive evidence-based services since 1863 to help individuals suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, such as CBT, counseling sessions, relapse prevention techniques, 12-step recovery program meetings, family therapy and education, as well as medication management and holistic treatments.

  • OP
  • IOP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Herren Project
Insurance Accepted
Herren Project
RI 138 Portsmouth, RI

Herren Project is an accredited addiction treatment facility in Portsmouth, RI, offering comprehensive drug rehab services such as inpatient and outpatient programs, aftercare support, tailored intervention levels of care through experienced staff members, and acceptance of a variety of private health insurance plans to help individuals achieve sobriety from alcohol and substance abuse while restoring dignity and rebuilding lives.

  • Intervention
  • Inpatient
  • Aftercare
East Bay Center - John Digits
Insurance Accepted
East Bay Center - John Digits
2 County Rd Barrington, RI

John Digits is an addiction treatment facility in Barrington, RI that offers comprehensive and personalized drug rehab services including dual-diagnosis treatment and aftercare support, with private health insurance accepted to facilitate access and affordability.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Aftercare
Discovery House
Insurance Accepted
Discovery House
66 Pavilion Ave Providence, RI

Discovery House is a drug and alcohol rehab center in Providence that provides personalized treatment plans combining various therapies, specialized addictions and issues, accredited by SAMHSA and accepts private health insurance, and offers a variety of services to assist those struggling with addiction.

  • OP
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Saint Mary's Home for Children
Insurance Accepted
Saint Mary's Home for Children
420 Fruit Hill Ave North Providence, RI

In North Providence, Rhode Island, Saint Mary's Home for Children offers personalized and comprehensive care plans for individuals dealing with addiction and substance abuse, providing a range of inpatient and outpatient services, counseling, therapy, and support programs, with a holistic approach and a focus on treating underlying mental health issues.

  • OP
  • Inpatient
Addiction Recovery Institute - South
Insurance Accepted
Addiction Recovery Institute - South
205 Hallene Rd Warwick, RI

The Addiction Recovery Institute - South is accredited by SAMHSA, offers a range of levels of care from detox to outpatient support, and provides aftercare support to help people maintain their sobriety.

  • OP
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
Newport Mental Health Center
Insurance Accepted
Newport Mental Health Center
127 Johnny Cake Hill Rd Middletown, RI

The Newport Mental Health Center in Middletown, Rhode Island provides a comprehensive and tailored addiction treatment program, comprising of evidence-based detoxification services, individual counseling, group therapy, family intervention, relapse prevention education, dual-diagnosis care and aftercare management delivered by a team of experienced professionals specializing in addiction recovery.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • 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