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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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The Kent Center
Insurance Accepted
The Kent Center
2756 Post Rd Warwick, RI

The Kent Center is an addiction treatment center in Warwick, RI which provides outpatient care and aftercare support to those looking to get sober, as well as dual diagnosis and drug rehab services and accepts private health insurance, with a history of successfully treating people since 1976.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Aftercare
Gateway Healthcare - Central Street House
Insurance Accepted
Gateway Healthcare - Central Street House
200 Central St Central Falls, RI

Gateway Healthcare - Central Street House in Central Falls, Rhode Island provides a comprehensive range of addiction treatment services including medication-assisted treatment, behavioral health therapies, and primary care integration, and is accredited by respected organizations and recognized for their excellence in addiction services.

  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis

RICARES offers comprehensive addiction treatment in Rhode Island, including inpatient and residential care, drug rehab, and aftercare support.

  • Residential
  • Inpatient
  • Aftercare

The Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program at the Naval Health Clinic New England in Newport, RI offers a range of individualized services including Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient Levels of Care, Therapy, Medication-Assisted Treatment, and Holistic Therapies such as Yoga and Mindfulness to aid those struggling with addiction and their families.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Aftercare
Child and Family Services
Insurance Accepted
Child and Family Services
31 John Clarke Rd Middletown, RI

A drug rehab in Rhode Island has been offering aftercare support, drug rehab, dual-diagnosis, inpatient and outpatient levels of care since 1866 for individuals suffering from alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis, and they accept private health insurance.

  • OP
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Aftercare
Center for Treatment and Recovery
Center for Treatment and Recovery
203 Concord Street Suite 463 Pawtucket, RI

The Center for Treatment and Recovery provides accredited addiction treatment services including outpatient, inpatient, and detox services in a supportive environment.

  • OP
  • Detox
  • Aftercare
East Bay Center - Adams Farley Counseling
Insurance Accepted
East Bay Center - Adams Farley Counseling
610 Wampanoag Trl Riverside, RI

East Bay Center - Adams Farley Counseling is a gender-specific treatment facility offering comprehensive, evidence-based mental health and substance abuse services to adults in Rhode Island, with a holistic approach to treatment and a focus on individualized care and long-term sobriety.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
Rhode Island Hospital - Behavioral Health
Insurance Accepted
Rhode Island Hospital - Behavioral Health
593 Eddy St Providence, RI

Rhode Island Hospital - Behavioral Health is a comprehensive mental health treatment facility that offers evidence-based addiction and substance abuse services, personalized therapy sessions, and innovative virtual therapy services.

  • OP
  • Inpatient
  • Dual-Diagnosis
Gateway Healthcare - South Shore Center
Insurance Accepted
Gateway Healthcare - South Shore Center
55 Cherry Ln Wakefield, RI

Gateway Healthcare - South Shore Center in Wakefield, Rhode Island provides evidence-based, comprehensive treatment for addiction and substance abuse, including outpatient services, medical stabilization, and residential programs, tailored to individuals' specific needs, with counseling, medication management, holistic therapies, and a variety of family programs.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
Insurance Accepted
Community Care Alliance
P.o. Box 1700 Woonsocket, RI

Community Care Alliance is a SAMHSA-accredited addiction and mental health services provider in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, offering a full continuum of care, evidence-based treatment, and aftercare support to clients.

  • Sober Living
  • PHP
  • OP
  • Intervention
  • IOP
  • Inpatient
  • 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