Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Glendale, AZ

Medically reviewed by Jillian Foglesong Stabile, MD Written by Olivia Pennelle

30 treatment centers in and around Glendale, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, what you can pay, and who the program is built for. Below the listings: what rehab costs here, how to pay for it, and a note from one of our experts.

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	Aurora Behavioral Health Phoenix Hospital	6015 West Peoria Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85302 Aurora Behavioral Health Phoenix Hospital located in Glendale, Arizona, provides alcohol and drug rehab services, behavioral health services, and care for a wide variety of mental health conditions. Individuals struggling with addiction, mental health concerns, developmental disabilities, the challenges that come along with aging, or unresolved trauma from the military or from being a part of an at risk population,…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Empact La Frontera Arizona Empact Glendale	4425 West Olive Avenue Suite 194, Glendale, AZ 85302 Empact La Frontera Arizona Empact Glendale is an outpatient substance use treatment provider serving people with addiction and co-occurring mental health needs. As part of the larger La Frontera/EMPACT behavioral health network the program offers outpatient care alongside a range of counseling and recovery-support services. Clients may benefit from trauma-informed, community-based treatment paired with practical supports like peer services and…	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Terros Health Maverick House	5801 North 51st Avenue Suite 109, Glendale, AZ 85301 Terros Health Maverick House is a men's residential substance use treatment center in Glendale, Arizona providing a structured environment for adults working toward recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. This 29 bed program offers counseling, peer support and life skills development within a safe and supportive setting. As part of the larger Terros Health network, Maverick House emphasizes integrated, person…	Detox	Medicaid Private insurance
	Thunderbird Treatment Center	13820 North 51st Avenue Suite 300, Glendale, AZ 85306 Thunderbird Treatment Center is an outpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Glendale, Arizona providing personalized addiction treatment through medication, counseling and screening since 1996. The program offers outpatient detox, regular outpatient services and medication assisted treatment for adults and young adults navigating substance use disorders. Built on the belief that addiction is a disease requiring compassion, Thunderbird emphasizes long term…	Detox Outpatient
	Calvary West Valley IOP	18301 North 79th Avenue Suite C-128, Glendale, AZ 85308 Calvary West Valley IOP is an outpatient addiction treatment center in Glendale, Arizona providing intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization services for adults and young adults living with substance use disorders. As part of the broader Calvary Healing Center network the program emphasizes evidence based and trauma informed care with attention to co-occurring mental health conditions. Outpatient Addiction Treatment With Telehealth…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
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	Sunlight Medical Services	5750 W Thunderbird Rd Suite F-640, Glendale, AZ 85306 Sunlight Medical Services is a CARF accredited outpatient addiction treatment and behavioral health provider in Glendale, Arizona serving adults affected by opioid, alcohol and other substance use disorders. The program combines medication assisted treatment, individual and group counseling, behavioral health services and primary care under one roof. Their mission is to help people impacted by addiction live meaningful and vibrant…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	2nd Chance Treatment Center	18555 N 79th Ave Suite D107, Glendale, AZ 85308 2nd Chance Treatment Center is a behavioral healthcare and addiction treatment provider in Glendale, Arizona offering outpatient services for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. The program supports clients navigating opioid use disorder, alcohol addiction and anxiety, depression and dual diagnosis concerns through evidence based care. Their approach blends medication assisted treatment with psychiatric support, giving clients a well…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	Adolescent Substance Abuse Program Glendale	8607 N 59th Ave #C-6, Glendale, AZ 85302 Adolescent Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) in Glendale, Arizona is a teen focused outpatient substance use treatment program serving youth ages 12 to 18 and their families across the West Valley. Since 1991 the program has combined structured group therapy with strong parent involvement to support lasting adolescent recovery. Treatment and Education for Youth and Families Treatment begins with a comprehensive…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	Corebella Health and Wellness	5700 W Olive Ave #103, Glendale, AZ 85302 Corebella Health and Wellness, located in Glendale, Arizona is an outpatient addiction treatment center offering medication assisted treatment, counseling and case management for adults and young adults. The clinic provides care for individuals struggling with alcohol, opioid, heroin, fentanyl and methamphetamine use disorders. Their outpatient model combines medication, therapy and social support to help clients pursue recovery while remaining engaged…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	Corebella Health and Wellness Glendale	5700 W Olive Ave #103, Glendale, AZ 85302 Corebella Health and Wellness now operating under BrightView is an outpatient addiction treatment clinic serving adults and young adults in Glendale, Arizona. The facility treats alcohol, opioid, heroin, fentanyl and methamphetamine use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health conditions like PTSD and trauma. With a welcoming, judgment-free approach the clinic combines medication for addiction treatment with counseling and social support to…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	La Frontera Arizona Empact West Olive Avenue	4425 W Olive Ave #194, Glendale, AZ 85302 La Frontera Arizona - Empact West Olive Avenue, located in Glendale, Arizona, offers behavioral health services, crisis services, and drug rehab services to individuals of all ages. Their levels of care include traditional outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential treatment. Child and family services and crisis services are also provided. Services at La Frontera Arizona Impact West Olive Avenue include trauma…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	Luke AFB Clinic ADAPT Program	7219 N Litchfield Rd, Glendale, AZ 85309 The Luke AFB Clinic ADAPT Program is the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment service within Luke Medical Group at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Arizona. ADAPT's mission centers on promoting readiness, health, and wellness by addressing substance use early while minimizing impact on the client's loved ones. The program offers evidence based outpatient substance use treatment, preventative…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	Hypnotic 1 Phoenix Hypnotherapy	4360 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ 85306 Hypnotic 1 Phoenix Hypnotherapy, located in Glendale, Arizona, provides hypnotherapy for personal reasons, professional reasons, and to help athletes improve performance. Their services are offered on an outpatient basis. If an individual has an addiction, they may need to seek additional treatment at a drug rehab facility. Common reasons individuals seek treatment through hypnosis include a desire for weight loss,…	Outpatient
	Banner Thunderbird Medical Center	5555 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ 85306 Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is a hospital-based substance use treatment provider in Glendale, Arizona that includes behavioral health services within a full-service acute-care campus. The center provides inpatient adult detox, psychiatric stabilization and intensive outpatient programs for both adults and adolescents facing substance use and mental health challenges. Serving the Northwest Valley 24 hours a day it stands out for…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Prodigy Healthcare Substance Abuse Counseling and Rehabilitation Glendale	4425 West Glendale Avenue Suite #5, Glendale, AZ 85301 Prodigy Healthcare Substance Abuse Counseling and Rehabilitation Glendale, located in Glendale, Arizona, provides mental health, behavioral health, and drug rehab services to individuals seeking treatment. They offer outpatient treatment, DUI treatment, electronic monitoring, moral reconciliation therapy, screening services, and specialized treatment plans that work in conjunction with the court system. Services are provided in person or through telehealth.	Outpatient
	Community Medical Services Glendale	5002 West Glendale Avenue Suites 101-102, Glendale, AZ 85301 Community Medical Services Glendale, located in Glendale, Arizona, offers drug rehab services and mental health treatment to a wide variety of people seeking a life of recovery. Their services are offered on an outpatient basis, and they specialize in opioid use disorder through the treatment of medication assisted treatment. Specialized groups treated include those who are incarcerated and pregnant women.…	Detox Outpatient	Private insurance
	Concepts for Change Glendale	5008 West Glendale Avenue Suite A1, Glendale, AZ 85301 Concepts for Change Glendale, located in Glendale, Arizona, offers alcohol and drug rehab services on an outpatient basis or through their residential treatment program. Clients can also receive detoxification treatment. Individuals with dual diagnosis will engage in mental health treatment while undergoing addiction treatment. Individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and family therapy are provided. Clients will also learn relapse…	Outpatient
	Terros Health Olive Health Center	6153 West Olive Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85302 Terros Health Olive Health Center is an addiction treatment center in Glendale, Arizona. Men and women can be admitted from 18 to 64, including young adults from 18 to 25 and adults from 26 to 64. Service members, veterans and military families can use programs set aside for them, and so can young adults, seniors and people a court has…	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Transitions Counseling and Consulting Glendale Main	7155 West Campo Bello Drive Building C-120, Glendale, AZ 85308 Transitions Consulting and Counseling, located in Glendale, Arizona, is a mental health and alcohol and drug rehab provider for children, teens, and adults. Their levels of care include partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and traditional outpatient treatment. Individuals who need mental health treatment may receive psychiatric care and medication management services. Medication assisted treatment is also available. Transitions Consulting and Counseling…	Outpatient
	Youth Advocate Programs Arizona Maricopa County	4494 West Peoria Avenue Suite 103, Glendale, AZ 85302 Youth Advocate Programs or YAP runs a community based behavioral health program in Maricopa County, Arizona for youth ages 5 to 18. The program has outpatient behavioral health support like behavioral coaching, therapy and individualized service planning. They're unique in giving young people care where they already are, like in their homes, schools and neighborhoods. Youth Behavioral Health in Homes…	Outpatient	Medicaid
	BrightView Glendale	5700 W Olive Ave #103, Glendale, AZ 85302 BrightView Glendale, located in Glendale, Arizona, provides mental health treatment and alcohol and drug rehab services to individuals struggling with substance use disorder. They offer detoxification, medication assisted treatment, and outpatient services. While undergoing mental health and addiction treatment, clients can engage in individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, case management services, and social services. Peer recovery services are also…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	A New Leaf West Valley Community Behavioral Health Services	8581 North 61st Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85302 A New Leaf West Valley Family Care Clinic in Glendale, Arizona is an outpatient behavioral health clinic offering integrated care for individuals and families. The clinic provides substance use treatment, mental health counseling, psychiatric services and support for co-occurring conditions across children, adolescents and adults. Their whole-person approach brings primary care providers and behavioral health specialists together in one place,…	Outpatient	Medicaid
	Arizona Mentor Union Hills	18244 North 39th Drive, Glendale, AZ 85308 Arizona Mentor Union Hills, located in Glendale, Arizona, Offers behavioral health services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Their levels of care include residential treatment, community living placement that functions as a day treatment program, and outpatient treatment. Services include behavior modification, elder support, recreational and social activities, social skills building, life skills classes, linkages to community resources, individual…	Inpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Community Support Services	5540 West Glendale Avenue, suite b-103, Glendale, AZ 85301 Community Support Services, located in Glendale, Arizona, provides mental health treatment and drug rehab services to individuals from all walks of life. They specialize in helping those who have been referred through the criminal justice system. Electronic monitoring, parenting classes, family therapy, alcohol screening, cognitive skills training, life coaching, drug court services, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy are…	Outpatient
	Crossroads Glendale	14240 N 43rd Ave Building 300, Glendale, AZ 85306 Crossroads Glendale- Midtown Campus, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is an alcohol and drug rehab facility for men. They provide residential treatment services to those who are seeking to live a life of recovery. This location provides space for 32 men at a time. Their grounds include a commercial kitchen, courtyard, and community room. 12 Step programming is offered, along with…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	2nd Chance Treatment Center Phoenix	6535 W Camelback Rd Suite 4, Phoenix, AZ 85033 2nd Chance Treatment Center Phoenix is an outpatient behavioral healthcare and drug rehab facility providing addiction and mental health treatment in Phoenix, Arizona. The center offers evidence based care for substance use disorders, especially opioid and alcohol use disorders, alongside cooccurring conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD and mood disorders. Their model blends medication management, psychotherapy and patient and family education…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	Arizonas Children Association Marvale Parkway	4524 North Maryvale Parkway Suite 220, Phoenix, AZ 85031 Arizonas Children Association Marvale Parkway is a rehab located in Phoenix, Arizona. Arizonas Children Association Marvale Parkway specializes in the treatment of addiction.	Outpatient	Medicaid
	Nova Sober Living	4033 W Solano Dr S, Phoenix, AZ 85019 Nova Sober Living is a sober living home in Phoenix for women only. You'll need to be sober before entering and you'll be required to pass a drug screening. Expectations for Nova Sober Living Nova doesn't offer medical detox, residential treatment or an outpatient program, so substance use treatment is recommended (but not required) before moving in to the home.…	Inpatient Outpatient Women	Private insurance
	Cornerstone Healing Center	4344 W Indian School Rd, Ste 22, Phoenix, AZ 85031 Cornerstone Healing Center is a rehab located in Phoenix, Arizona. Cornerstone Healing Center specializes in the treatment of addiction.	Inpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Centro De La Familia	6850 West Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85033 Centro De La Familia is a drug and alcohol rehab for adults and their families, located in Phoenix, Arizona. They provide social services and behavioral health programs that address addiction and underserved individuals. Programs include inpatient rehab, outpatient programs, counseling, and aftercare. Services are available in Spanish and English. AHCCCS, KidsCare, and other insurances are accepted.	Outpatient	Private insurance

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Olivia Pennelle

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Expert insight

“In my opinion, we need to do more than the billboard campaigns; we need to be providing drug testing kits in schools and providing better education about the dangers of fentanyl before it's too late.”

The use of fentanyl has skyrocketed in Glendale, with younger and younger people impacted by this deadly drug. I read in the news just last month that a 15-year-old tested positive for fentanyl in a drug test.

It’s happening right in our backyard and unless we wake up to that reality, I think it will be too late. That’s why I support law enforcement’s recent campaigns, sharing details of their drug busts on billboards. This information needs to be front and center to show everyone that these drugs will affect anyone and everyone. Drug use is not what we think it is - it isn’t limited to the stereotype of homeless people using drugs; our housed kids are taking drugs in school.

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What to know about rehab in Glendale

How We Rank Listings

Our directory is built to help you compare real treatment options, not to sell placement. Every facility listed for Glendale is a licensed provider drawn from state and federal treatment records, and listings are organized so the programs most relevant to your search are easy to find and evaluate side by side.

We prioritize facilities based on level of care offered, accreditation status, the range of payment types accepted and the specialty populations served. Listings that carry independent accreditation or that accept public insurance such as AHCCCS are surfaced prominently so cost is not the only path to care.

Verified state licensing and, where applicable, independent accreditation
Levels of care available, from medical detox through outpatient
Payment methods accepted, including Medicaid, Medicare and self-pay
Specialty programs for populations such as veterans, women and young adults

Rehab in Glendale: What to Know

Glendale sits in the West Valley of the Phoenix metro area and is part of Maricopa County, the most populous county in Arizona and the hub of the state's behavioral health system. Our directory lists 25 licensed rehab facilities serving Glendale, including 15 with medical detox, 13 with inpatient programs and 23 offering some form of outpatient care. Families comparing options across the region can also browse the full Arizona rehab directory for programs in nearby cities such as Peoria, Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Publicly funded behavioral health care in Glendale runs through AHCCCS, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, with Mercy Care serving as the regional behavioral health authority for Maricopa County. Community Bridges, Inc. is one of the largest nonprofit providers operating across the metro, offering crisis stabilization, detox and outpatient services for people with or without insurance. These public and nonprofit systems mean that a person's ability to pay is not the only route to addiction treatment options in the area.

Substance use patterns in Glendale mirror the wider Maricopa County crisis, where fentanyl and methamphetamine drive most fatal overdoses. Glendale is one of only six cities in the county large enough to warrant its own fatal-overdose surveillance dashboard from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, a reflection of how heavily fentanyl addiction and overdose risk weigh on the community.

The city also has a dedicated local prevention infrastructure. The Rise Up! Glendale Coalition, launched in 2020 after organizers found the city had no localized prevention effort in place, works with schools, law enforcement and health care partners on naloxone distribution, drug take-back events and youth education. It is funded in part by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Cost of Rehab in Glendale

There is no single price for rehab in Glendale. What a person pays depends far more on the level of care, program length and insurance status than on the city itself. As a benchmark, addiction treatment in Arizona costs an average of $56,789 without insurance, with wide variation across levels of care. The figures below reflect statewide averages and are a starting point for planning rather than a quote for any specific Glendale facility.

Because Glendale is part of the Phoenix metro, where the West Valley generally carries a lower cost of living than luxury-focused areas like Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, local pricing tends to sit at or near the state average rather than above it. Verifying benefits before admission is the single most effective way to reduce out-of-pocket cost and many people find their share is far smaller once using insurance for rehab is factored in.

Treatment setting inpatient care costs more than outpatient

Program length 30, 60, or 90 days

Insurance status and whether the facility is in network

Whether medical detox is needed before treatment begins

Co-occurring mental health treatment needs

Access to Medicaid, sliding-scale fees, or scholarships

How to Pay for Rehab in Glendale

The 25 facilities in our Glendale directory accept a mix of payment methods, so cost does not have to be a barrier to starting care. Public insurance, private plans, self-payment and reduced-fee options are all represented among local programs. The counts below reflect how many Glendale facilities accept each type.

Understanding which of these applies to your situation can narrow the list of Glendale facilities quickly. The subsections below outline how the most common payment routes work locally.

Medicare

Eight Glendale facilities accept Medicare, which can help cover addiction treatment for adults 65 and older and for some younger people with qualifying disabilities. Coverage typically includes inpatient care, outpatient services and medications used in treatment, though specific benefits vary by plan.

Reviewing your plan details before admission helps clarify what is covered, and our guide to verifying your rehab benefits walks through the questions to ask.

Medicaid

In Arizona, Medicaid is administered through AHCCCS, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, with Mercy Care acting as the regional behavioral health plan for Maricopa County. Eight Glendale facilities accept AHCCCS, which covers a broad range of substance use services including medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.

AHCCCS members can call 1-855-432-7587 to confirm coverage and locate participating providers.

Military Benefits

Four Glendale facilities accept TRICARE, the health program for active-duty service members, retirees and their families. Veterans in the West Valley can also access care through the Phoenix VA Health Care System and connect with state support through BeConnected.

Our rehab resources for veterans and military outline additional benefits and eligibility.

Insurance and Private Pay

Most Glendale facilities work with private insurance, and 17 accept commercial health plans. Even when a facility is out of network, many will help verify out-of-network benefits or arrange a payment plan. For people paying out of pocket, self-payment is accepted at 23 of the 25 local programs, sometimes at a reduced rate when paid up front.

Other Low-Cost Options

Six Glendale facilities offer sliding-scale fees based on income, and five offer some form of financial assistance. These options can substantially lower the cost of treatment for people who are uninsured or underinsured, and staff at intake can usually explain what documentation is needed to qualify.

Free Treatment Programs

Publicly funded and nonprofit providers such as Community Bridges, Inc. offer services regardless of a person's ability to pay, and the Governor's Office Substance Use Disorder Service Funds support treatment for uninsured Arizonans. People who cannot cover the cost of care on their own may also qualify for help through rehab scholarships.

Major insurance carriers accepted across Glendale-area facilities include:

Aetna
AHCCCS
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Cigna
Humana
Mercy Care
TRICARE
UnitedHealthcare

Levels of Care Available in Glendale

Glendale facilities span the continuum of care, with 15 offering medical detox, 13 offering inpatient rehab and 23 offering outpatient services. Fifteen also provide dual diagnosis care for people managing a substance use disorder alongside a mental health condition. The right starting point depends on the severity of use, home environment and whether detox is needed first.

Medical detox provides supervised withdrawal management, which is important for substances like alcohol, benzodiazepines and opioids where withdrawal can be dangerous without medical support. Detox is a first step rather than a complete treatment, and it is usually followed by ongoing care. Learn more about medical detox and what to expect.

Inpatient rehab offers 24-hour residential care in a structured setting, which suits people with more severe use, unstable housing or prior relapse. Programs typically run 30, 60, or 90 days. Our overview of residential treatment explains how these programs are structured.

Outpatient rehab lets people live at home while attending scheduled treatment, ranging from standard weekly sessions to more intensive programming. It works well for people with stable support at home or as a step down from residential care. See our guide to outpatient rehab and intensive outpatient programs.

Dual diagnosis programs treat substance use and mental health conditions together, which improves outcomes when both are present. Because untreated co-occurring depression and anxiety often drive relapse, integrated care is a core part of many Glendale programs. Aftercare planning and continuing support help people maintain progress once a program ends; see rehab aftercare for what comes next.

Specialty Programs in Glendale

Many Glendale facilities tailor treatment to specific populations, recognizing that a veteran, a college student and an older adult often face very different circumstances on the path to recovery. The counts below reflect how many local programs offer each specialty focus.

Alcohol remains one of the most common reasons people enter treatment in Glendale, and 20 local programs address alcohol use disorder specifically. Given the county's fentanyl and prescription-opioid crisis, 11 programs focus on opioid use disorder, often pairing counseling with medication-assisted treatment.

For younger residents, 14 young adult programs address the pressures that shape young adult and college student substance use, a focus that aligns with the prevention work Rise Up! Glendale does in local schools.

Four programs offer LGBTQ+ affirming care for people who benefit from LGBTQ+ affirming addiction care, and four serve veterans and service members through rehab resources for veterans. Gender-specific tracks are also widely available, with 10 women's and 10 men's programs.

Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Glendale

Cost, insurance status, and immediate safety should never stand between a person and help. The resources below serve Glendale residents directly or cover the surrounding Maricopa County area, and most are free or low-cost. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.

Crisis Lines

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Free, 24/7 support during a mental health or substance use crisis. See our crisis support resources for more.
Central Arizona Crisis Line
602-222-9444 or 1-800-631-1314.
Around-the-clock crisis support and mobile crisis dispatch for Maricopa County.
Arizona Opioid Assistance and Referral (OAR) Line
1-888-688-4222.
Free help with opioid questions, resources and treatment referrals.
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service.

County and Community Resources

211 Arizona
Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211arizona.org
Referrals to mental health, substance use, housing and financial assistance programs.
Community Bridges, Inc.
communitybridgesaz.org.
A statewide nonprofit offering crisis stabilization, detox and outpatient treatment for people with or without insurance.
Rise Up! Glendale Coalition
https://riseupglendale.org/
Local prevention coalition offering naloxone and Deterra disposal kit distribution, drug take-back events and youth education.

Harm Reduction

Sonoran Prevention Works
spwaz.org.
Statewide harm reduction organization providing free naloxone, overdose prevention education and support for people who use drugs.

Veterans and Military

BeConnected Arizona
beconnectedaz.org.
Free support and resource navigation for service members, veterans and their families.

Government and Medicaid

AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid)
azahcccs.gov.
Enrollment and behavioral health coverage for eligible Arizona residents.
Mercy Care ACC-RBHA
www.mercycareaz.org
Regional behavioral health plan for Maricopa County AHCCCS members.

Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Glendale

Glendale is one of just six Maricopa County cities that averaged at least 50 fatal overdoses a year between 2020 and 2024, which is why the county health department maintains a dedicated fatal-overdose dashboard for the city. The figures below place Glendale's situation within the broader county and state picture, where fentanyl and methamphetamine remain the leading drivers of overdose deaths.

Statewide, the trend reflects both the scale of the crisis and some recent progress. Arizona recorded 2,735 drug overdose deaths in 2024, a 9.5 percent decrease from the 3,023 reported in 2023, according to preliminary data from Arizona county medical examiner offices. Even so, fentanyl and other synthetic opioids were involved in roughly 60 percent of Arizona overdose deaths in 2024, underscoring why so many Glendale programs prioritize opioid use disorder treatment.

The gap between falling deaths and rising non-fatal overdoses points to the impact of naloxone. Wider distribution of the overdose-reversal medication, including through local efforts like Rise Up! Glendale and Sonoran Prevention Works, helps more people survive an overdose even as exposure to fentanyl remains high.

For national context on how these figures compare, see our overview of national substance use statistics.

Medical reviewer

Jillian Foglesong Stabile, MD

Jillian F, MD is a board-certified Family Physician who enjoys full scope Family Medicine including obstetrics, and women’s health, as well as caring for children and adults of all ages. She manages a number of health conditions including mental health…

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Olivia Pennelle

Located in Portland, OR, Olivia Pennelle (Liv) is an author, journalist & content strategist. She's the founder of Liv’s Recovery Kitchen, a popular site dedicated to providing the ingredients for a fulfilling life in recovery. Liv also co-founded the podcast…

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