Top 31 Alcohol & Drug Rehab Centers in Alabama & Free Treatment Resources

Whether you need inpatient or outpatient treatment

The type of facility you select (luxury vs. standard)

The length of time you spend in treatment

Whether you have health insurance and what your plan covers

Whether you qualify for reduced-cost or free care at a government-funded or non-profit center

Private Insurance

If you have health insurance from a private provider like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, or Humana, it should provide coverage for addiction treatment. However, the extent of your coverage depends on your provider and plan.

Medicaid

Medicaid is a federal and state-sponsored insurance program that provides low-cost or free healthcare coverage for eligible low-income adults and their dependents. In Alabama, Medicaid covers several medically necessary addiction and co-occurring disorder treatment services.^{5, 6}

Medicare

Medicare is a federal insurance program for individuals aged 65 and older as well as certain younger people with disabilities. This type of insurance covers many of the same medically necessary addiction and mental health services that Medicaid covers. However, Medicare has four parts—A, B, C, and D—each covering different things.⁷

Medical Detox involves 24/7 medical care and supervision in a hospital setting. These services manage uncomfortable and potentially dangerous withdrawal symptoms as well as prevent or address any emergencies that may arise. This may involve withdrawal medications, adjunctive medications, and supportive care like IV fluids.

Inpatient addiction treatment offers several personalized, evidence-based therapies that can help you jumpstart your recovery journey. You will receive round-the-clock care while you live at a rehab facility:⁹

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs) are a bridge between inpatient and outpatient care. A PHP gives you the chance to live at home while attending care for many hours per day at a hospital. You may receive many of the same treatments as you would in an inpatient setting, with the only difference being that you can return home afterward.

Intensive Outpatient (IOPs) provide a few hours of care for a few days per week. This includes inpatient and group therapy. Many people transition into one of these after they have completed a residential or PHP program.

Standard Outpatient programs are the least intensive options available to you. They require just a couple of hours of care per week, often in a therapist’s office or at an outpatient clinic. This option is best if you have only a mild addiction and a strong and sober support system. 

Aftercare is the ongoing support you will receive after you finish up a rehabilitation program. This can be in the form of 12-step meetings, non-12-step meetings, ongoing therapy, transitional housing, and more. 

Holistic

Holistic programs provide a “whole-person” approach to addiction treatment that focuses on helping your mind, body, and spirit heal from substance abuse. Depending on the plan, meditation, yoga, nature therapy, art therapy, or animal therapy may be offered.

Christian

Christian programs emphasize the role of a higher power and spiritual healing in the addiction recovery process. These typically incorporate prayer, spiritual counseling, and other faith-based activities into their model in addition to evidence-based addiction therapies.

Luxury

Luxury Alabama drug rehabs provide highly personalized, comprehensive addiction treatment in an upscale setting. These facilities spare no expense when it comes to making patients feel comfortable and often feels like a luxury resort.

Executive

Executive rehab programs are specifically designed for high-level professionals. These are residential and offer luxury amenities and access to computers, internet, and private conference rooms for work-related activities.

Dual Diagnosis

Substance use and mental health disorders often co-occur, which means they affect someone at the same time. If you live with addiction and have mental health concerns, you may benefit from a dual-diagnosis program.

Methadone is an FDA-approved, long-acting, full opioid agonist used to treat opioid addiction as part of a comprehensive medication-assisted treatment program. 

Suboxone is a combination of two FDA-approved medications, buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist that binds to the brain’s opioid receptors to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and cravings without producing full opioid effects.

Naltrexone is a prescription medication that’s FDA-approved to treat alcohol and opioid addiction. Naltrexone works by blocking the brain’s opioid receptors to reduce the euphoric effects of opioids and lessen substance cravings. 

Antabuse (Disulfiram) is an FDA-approved prescription medication for the treatment of alcoholism. This medication helps reduce the urge to drink by blocking the enzymes that metabolize alcohol after consumption.

Acamprosate is another prescription medication approved by the FDA for the treatment of alcohol dependence. This medication is used in conjunction with counseling and social support to help curb alcohol cravings, reduce post-acute withdrawal symptoms, and prevent relapse.

Alabama Naloxone Standing Order: In Alabama, anyone at risk of experiencing an opioid overdose or anyone who may be able to help an overdose victim can get naloxone without a prescription. Only licensed healthcare providers and pharmacies may dispense naloxone to persons in need upon receiving written communication that a requesting individual is an eligible person.¹⁹

Drug Treatment Court: Several Alabama districts operate drug treatment courts, which offer non-violent offenders with addiction an alternative to traditional court proceedings. Treatment courts partner with rehab facilities, law enforcement, social service agencies, and other agencies to provide comprehensive addiction and mental health care for eligible persons. These programs aim to encourage non-violent offenders to heal from the effects of substance abuse and become more productive citizens.²⁰

Alabama Good Samaritan Law: In Alabama, anyone who, in good faith, seeks emergency medical attention for a person who appears to be experiencing an overdose cannot be prosecuted for a controlled substance offense. However, this law excludes persons in possession of illicit substances with an intent to distribute.²¹