Top 33 Alcohol & Drug Rehab Centers in New Hampshire & Free Treatment Resources

Type of facility or detox center you choose

Which special amenities the facility has

The duration of your treatment

If the rehab is in your insurance plan’s network

Location of the program

Medicaid

Medicaid is a state- and federally-funded program that covers healthcare costs for people who qualify. Your eligibility for Medicaid is determined by your household size, income, resources, and New Hampshire residency.⁸ You can expect NH Medicaid to cover your costs if you are:⁸ low-income, a qualified pregnant woman, a child, or receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Medicare

Medicare is a federal program that provides coverage for people who are 65 years or older.⁹ Your eligibility starts three months prior to turning 65. You may also qualify for Medicare before you turn 65 if you have a disability, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), or ALS.⁹

Private Insurance

Private insurance covers rehabilitation because of protections from the ACA and MHPAEA. Examples of popular private insurance providers include UnitedHealth Group, Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, and Kaiser.¹⁰ The extent of insurance coverage will vary based on the provider and your insurance plan.

Medical Detox

Detox is generally the first step of the recovery process. It safely clears your body of all drugs and alcohol. This process takes place in a supervised setting such as an inpatient rehab or a hospital. 

Inpatient

Inpatient treatment involves participation in individual, group, and other types of therapy in a supervised setting. It requires living at a facility 24/7 and may also include medication and holistic therapies. Inpatient is sometimes referred to as residential care.

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs)

PHPs often provide similar methods as inpatient care, but you do not live at the facility. Instead, you are allowed to return home during non-treatment hours. 

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs)

IOPs are a step down from PHPs. They offer several hours of care over several days per week, including individual and group therapy. Many people make the transition to IOPs after completing a residential or PHP program.

Standard Outpatient

Standard outpatient programs are the least-intensive level of care and typically involve a couple of hours of treatment per week, provided at an outpatient clinic or therapist’s office. This is best for individuals who have mild addictions and strong support systems.

Aftercare

Aftercare begins once you have completed an inpatient or outpatient program. It may include 12-step meetings, transitional housing, therapy, or other supports that encourage ongoing sobriety. This is often referred to as relapse prevention.

Holistic

Holistic addiction treatment centers integrate the delivery of mind, body, and social interventions within the drug and alcohol use setting.¹⁶ You can expect to receive interventions that address different areas of your life.¹⁶

Christian and Faith-Based

Faith-based programs use a modified version of the 12-step recovery model to deliver treatment that emphasizes faith in Christianity and God.¹³ You can also find faith-based facilities that incorporate the beliefs, principles, and doctrines found in other religions, including Judaism and Islam.¹³

Luxury

Luxury treatment centers are private recovery centers typically nestled in luxurious settings such as penthouses with picturesque views.¹⁴ You can expect access to luxury services such as limousine transportation, concierge, chef, and a butler..¹⁴

Executive

Executive rehab is designed for senior-level executives, such as chief executive officers (CEOs), chief operating officers (COOs), and chief financial officers (CFOs). They have amenities like videoconferencing systems that enable them to connect to work their responsibilities.

Dual Diagnosis
Mental illness is more likely to develop in people with substance use disorder than in those with no history of addiction.¹⁷  A dual-diagnosis program is the treatment of both a substance use disorder and a mental illness at the same time.

Methadone is a medication used to treat withdrawal symptoms from heroin and other opioids.¹⁷ This medication is a synthetic compound with a similar structure to opioids that binds to opioid receptors in the brain.

Suboxone or buprenorphine is approved by the FDA for treating opioid use disorder.¹⁷ This medication is a chemical substance with a similar structure to opioids that binds to specific receptors in the brain but with less intensity than methadone.

Naltrexone is an FDA-approved addiction medication that binds to opioid receptors in the brain and prevents them from working.¹⁷ However, it may not have abusive potential since it doesn’t produce the effects of opioids. Naltrexone interrupts the effects of opioids in your body and may cause withdrawal symptoms if you are dependent on opioids.¹⁷

Antabuse (Disulfiram) is an FDA-approved medication that prevents the normal breakdown of acetaldehyde, a byproduct of alcohol metabolism.¹⁷ When you take disulfiram, the levels of acetaldehyde will quickly increase in your blood, causing an adverse reaction or sickness, such as:¹⁷

Acamprosate is an FDA-approved medication for treating alcohol use disorder. This medication normalizes alcohol-related brain changes, reducing craving symptoms that may cause a relapse.¹⁷

Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention: The New Hampshire RSA 318-B:28-b law provides you with immunity from prosecution, arrest, or conviction for a drug violation when getting medical help for a person experiencing an overdose.¹⁹ This law protects both the witness and victim of a drug overdose.¹⁹ You can request medical assistance for yourself, your family, or your friends experiencing an overdose without any adverse legal consequences.

Adult Drug Court: New Hampshire has an Adult Drug Court program designed to increase access to drug and alcohol care.²⁰ The Adult Drug Court program will provide you with the option of rehab as an alternative to incarceration. It aims to reduce crime, promote recovery, restore families, and promote successful integration into the community.²⁰ You can choose this option for rehab if you have an encounter with the criminal justice system in New Hampshire.

Insurance Coverage: Insurance providers in New Hampshire are required to cover substance use disorder to the same extent as medical and surgical treatment based on state and federal mental health parity laws.²¹ However, the New Hampshire Department of Insurance has expanded the scope of substance abuse coverage to include medication-assisted treatment and parity.²¹