Find Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers in Pennsylvania

The average inpatient treatment program lasts between 30 and 90 days but outpatient and aftercare services may be longer.

Rehab facilities accept a wide range of payment options including health insurance, self-funding, grants & scholarships, and Medicaid/Medicare.

Speaking to a physician or healthcare expert can help you identify the severity of your substance use disorder and a suitable treatment option. You can then search our directory for a center that best meets your needs.

Substance use disorders may require different medication-assisted treatments depending on the substance being abused and the severity of the addiction. For opioid use disorders, suboxone, buprenorphine, and methadone are often used during detox and aftercare, while those with an alcohol addiction may receive Antabuse.

No, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that prevents a patient's private health information from being shared with another party without their consent including patients attending rehab treatment.

All rehab facilities operate differently and treatment settings can alternate what a day-to-day schedule will look like. Read here to find out more about a typical day in rehab.

Rehab treatment costs can vary greatly; with outpatient detox programs costing around $1,200 and residential inpatient services costing over $10,000. Rehab costs can almost always be covered partially or wholly by health insurance and many centers accept other payment options depending on your circumstances.

There are many indicators that you or a loved one may have a substance problem. Read our guide on the warning signs of addiction for more information or take our self-assessment.

While it’s good to share your concern for the person's well-being and health, it’s important to understand that they may not be ready or willing to get help. Most of the time, going to rehab needs to be a voluntary choice (unless court-ordered) so you cannot force a loved one into rehab.

Each rehab center has its own set of rules and policies about contraband items, so check with the facility before you pack your things. There are also some items you may need to bring with you for admission, including a photo ID and a copy of your health insurance card, as well as clothing for several days and hygiene products.

While going to rehab won’t affect your employment status, almost all facilities do not allow remote working during treatment. This is to ensure patients are free from outside distractions and can focus on healing.

Yes, though all rehabs will have their own visitation policy and most won’t allow outside visits within the first 14-30 days.

The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs in Pennsylvania Helps you find treatment facilities, drug take-back locations, and nd county office locations where you can seek assistance for your addiction.

The department has a free online tool known as Just Five, which promotes education and awareness about substance use disorder among Pennsylvania residents.

With initiatives like recovery rising that help to foster an accessible recovery environment in Pennsylvania, the state is working to prevent substance abuse among people of Pennsylvania and ensure those struggling with addiction get the necessary treatment.

To get help from the Department of drug and alcohol programs, you can contact 1-800-662-HELP(4357).

Pennsylvania has a population of 12,964,056 people. The most recent data from the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that 1,854,000 people over the age of 12 had abused illegal substances in the past month, around 14.30% of the population.

1,637,000 reported marijuana use in the past month and 2,203,000 in the past year. The report also found that 291,000 Pennsylvania residents had abused cocaine in the past year, 137,000 had abused meth, and 454,000 had abused prescription pain medication. 103,000 people over the age of 18 reported using heroin in the last year.

Those reporting opioid misuse including heroin, painkillers, and fentanyl in Pennsylvania totaled 465,000 people.