Top 15 Alcohol & Drug Rehab Centers in Dothan, AL & Free Treatment Resources

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Dothan is a comfortable family-friendly town in the southeastern corner of Alabama. Residents of the eighth-largest city in Alabama enjoy the local attractions, as well as easy access to Georgia, and Florida’s famous beaches. Unfortunately, this easy access to Atlanta has been identified as the primary cause of the recent uptick in drug-related crimes and deaths.1 Like many southern cities in America, the opioid epidemic has hit the Dothan area hard, with overdose rates rising 8% in the past two years, to a rate of 78.8 residents per 100,000 that die of a drug overdose.2  If you or someone you love has an addiction, reach out to a drug or alcohol rehab center in Dothan, Alabama. There are four licensed rehab centers in Dothan, with over 60 options if you’re willing to travel up to 100 miles.3

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Substance Abuse Statistics in Dothan, AL

State emergency responders and law enforcement agencies see first-hand the devastation caused by addiction to drugs and alcohol in Alabama. Here are some recent statistics for the city of Dothan and surrounding Houston county:4,5,6

Levels of Substance Abuse Treatment

There are several different levels of addiction treatment, each with its advantages and disadvantages. The right level for you depends on your particular needs.

Detox

Detoxification involves a supervised set of services that can mitigate painful withdrawal symptoms while the body gets rid of drugs or alcohol. Detox can occur in medically managed hospital settings, residential settings, or outpatient centers. It’s generally the first step toward drug rehab in Alabama.

Residential or Inpatient

The most intensive treatment setting, residential or inpatient treatment involves living at the facility and receiving 24/7 care and supervision. Sessions may include group and individual therapies, support groups, medication administration, and holistic or recreational therapies.

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs)

PHPs are often a bridge between inpatient and outpatient care. Partial hospitalization gives you the chance to live at home while attending treatment for many hours per day at a hospital. You may receive many of the same treatment modalities you would experience during an inpatient setting, with the only difference being you can return home during non-treatment hours.

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs)

A step down from partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs provide a few hours of treatment for a few days per week, including inpatient and group therapy. Many people transition into an IOP after they have completed a residential or PHP program.

Standard Outpatient

Standard outpatient programs are the least intensive options and require just a couple hours of care per week, often in a therapist setting or at an outpatient clinic. This option is typically best for someone with a mild addiction who also has a strong and sober support system. More commonly, people make their way through the levels of care from inpatient down to standard outpatient, gradually transitioning back into everyday life.

Aftercare

Addiction recovery is a lifelong journey. When you complete an inpatient or outpatient drug rehab program, you will need to receive ongoing support in the form of aftercare, such as 12-step meetings, non-12-step meetings, ongoing therapy, transitional housing, and more. These forms of support help you build upon the foundation you build in treatment and help prevent relapse.

How to Pay for Drug Rehab in Alabama

There are many ways to finance the cost of drug rehab in order to get the help you need.

Private Insurance

Thanks to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, every insurance provider must cover substance abuse treatment to some extent. Contact your health insurance provider directly to learn more about your specific plan and its coverage.

Alabama Medicaid

Alabama Medicaid is a government-funded insurance program providing health insurance to low-income individuals and families. It covers substance abuse treatment services like detox, inpatient and outpatient care, and medication-assisted treatment. Since some rehabs in Alabama don’t accept Medicaid, you may have to call various treatment centers to find one that does.

Medicare

Medicare provides insurance coverage to Alabama residents over the age of 65 or those with disabilities or end-stage renal failure. This federal health program covers inpatient and outpatient rehab as well as prescription medications.

TRICARE in Alabama

TRICARE provides health insurance coverage for people in the military, veterans, and their families. People in Alabama are in the South Region for TRICARE. Much like other government programs, TRICARE covers addiction treatment services, but your specific coverage will depend on your plan details. If you have TRICARE, you’ll want to make sure to find a drug rehab that accepts your plan.

Sliding Scale Payments

Sliding scale payment plans are income-based and only charge what you can reasonably afford to pay for addiction treatment based on your income and other financial factors. You will likely need to provide proof of income and assets when applying for a sliding scale program.

IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is a federal health program for Indigenous people in the U.S., including Alaskans. The program provides health care services, including mental health and addiction treatment services. Most IHS-funded treatment facilities are located on tribal lands, though some are not. Indigenous people who need substance abuse treatment can attend a low-cost or free IHS rehab even if they have another form of health insurance.

Getting to and Around Dothan, AL

dothan alabamaIt’s a breeze to get to Dothan, by air or highway, and there are plenty of things to do once you’re there:

  • If you want to fly in, the nearest international airport is the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. Use the Dothan Regional Airport for flights between Georgia and the Florida Panhandle.
  • If you would rather take the train, there are three Amtrak stations in Alabama, but the nearest Amtrak station to Dothan is in Chipley, Florida.
  • There are twelve city parks in Dothan and three public libraries.
  • Two post offices serve the city, along with ten state and non-profit social service agencies.
  • Services such as medical care and education abound in this thriving city, which boasts 19 separate healthcare clinics, and 19 primary school centers.

Alabama Drug and Alcohol Laws

Below are some drug and alcohol laws specific to the state of Alabama:1,2,3

Alabama Good Samaritan Overdose Law: This law encourages bystanders who are witnessing a potential drug overdose to seek emergency medical assistance for the victim. It achieves that goal by protecting the 911 caller from arrest and prosecution for drug possession in Alabama. But those who possess drugs with intent to distribute are not protected.

Drug Treatment Court: For non-violent offenders diagnosed with substance use disorder, drug treatment courts offer the opportunity to attend accredited drug rehabs in Alabama instead of going to jail.

Alabama Naloxone Standing Order: This law allows pharmacists to dispense naloxone, the life-saving anti-overdose drug, without a prescription to anyone who may be at risk of an opioid overdose in Alabama. It also allows doctors and pharmacists to prescribe naloxone to anyone who knows someone at risk.

Resources

  1. Alabama Operations Center / Gulf Coast HIDTA, Montgomery, Alabama. (accessed 2022). 2021 Alabama Drug Threat Assessment.
  2. Center for Disease Control. (2022). CDC Wonder.
  3. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022). Treatment Locator Map.
  4. DrugUse.Alabama.Gov. (2022). Drug-related arrests.
  5. DrugUse.Alabama.Gov. (2022). EMS Overdoses.
  6. DrugUse.Alabama.Gov. (2022). Health Services Utilization.

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Dr. Matthew N. Parker is a native of Lubbock, Texas and now lives in deep East Texas. He was trained at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and the Conroe Family Medicine Residency in Conroe, Texas. He's spent 20 years as a practicing physician, 15 of which have been spent treating patients with substance use disorders.