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Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Tulsa, OK

Compare 36 addiction treatment centers in and around Tulsa, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, insurance accepted, and specialty programs to narrow down drug and alcohol rehab options in Oklahoma for yourself or someone you love.

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36 addiction treatment centers in Tulsa, OK

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Resonance Center for Women OK 74119

Resonance Center for Women

1608 South Elwood Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74119

  • Outpatient
  • Women
  • Medicaid

Resonance Center for Women on South Elwood Avenue in Tulsa, Oklahoma has many programs and services for women and their families. One of those services is addiction and substance abuse treatment that they provide on an outpatient basis. They provide gender-focused therapy that is trauma-informed and created to help those who are court-ordered and there voluntarily to stay sober, set…

H.O.W Foundation

H.O.W Foundation

5649 S Garnett Rd, Tulsa, OK 74146

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Men
  • Private insurance

H.O.W. Foundation, which stands for Honest, Open, Willing, is a long-term residential recovery program that helps men who are struggling to get by after attempting to quit drugs and alcohol. They are located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and have provided treatment for over four decades. Their program is built around the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. I think…

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GRAND Addiction Recovery Center

6333 E Skelly Dr, Tulsa, OK 74135

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

GRAND Addiction Recovery Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma provides substance use recovery services for adults across northeastern Oklahoma. The center treats substance use and mental health conditions through a continuum of care and transitional housing. Its mission centers on guiding adults through every stage of recovery, from stabilization to sustainable community-supported sober living. Complete Care Continuum GRAND offers a complete addiction…

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Oklahoma Treatment Services

3445 S Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK 74145

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Oklahoma Treatment Services, formerly Rightway Medical, helps adults experiencing issues with opioid use disorders. The clinic is located in the Sheridan Hills South neighborhood in Tulsa, just off the Broken Arrow Expressway in Oklahoma. For clients who don’t have transportation, the nearest bus stop is about a 0.5 mile walk from the clinic. Payment Options to Fit Your Situation Don’t…

Oklahoma Safety Center OK 74145

Oklahoma Safety Center

4717B South Memorial Drive, Tulsa, OK 74145

  • Outpatient

Oklahoma Safety Center is a state certified educational and assessment provider serving DUI and drug offenders in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The center offers alcohol and drug assessments, ADSAC DUI school programs, substance abuse evaluations and group based education for individuals navigating court, probation and Department of Public Safety requirements. Oklahoma Safety Center focuses on reducing repeat offenses on Oklahoma roadways by…

Youthcare Of Oklahoma Tulsa OK 74146

Youthcare Of Oklahoma Tulsa

9820 East 41st Street Suite 400, Tulsa, OK 74146

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Youthcare of Oklahoma Tulsa is an outpatient addiction treatment center in Tulsa, Oklahoma specializing in substance use and mental health services. With a trauma informed and evidence based approach and accessible services for Spanish speaking clients and those who are deaf or hard of hearing they emphasize practical supports and community reintegration. Addiction Treatment Programs at Youthcare of Oklahoma Tulsa…

CALM Center

CALM Center

6126 East 32nd Place, Tulsa, OK 74135

  • Inpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

CALM Center is a youth crisis stabilization program in Tulsa, Oklahoma providing immediate support for children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral or substance use crises. The center offers intensive treatment and coordinated aftercare planning to help young people move safely from crisis to recovery. Operated by Counseling & Recovery Services of Oklahoma (CRSOK), CALM Center uses a multidisciplinary, trauma-informed approach…

Counseling and Recovery Services of Oklahoma Tulsa OK 74136

Counseling and Recovery Services of Oklahoma Tulsa

7010 South Yale Avenue Suite 215, Tulsa, OK 74136

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Counseling and Recovery Services of Oklahoma is a community behavioral health provider in Tulsa offering outpatient addiction treatment and mental health care. The organization serves adults, children, adolescents and families dealing with substance use, co-occurring mental health conditions, and opioid dependence through therapy, medication management and wraparound support. Their mission centers on treating the whole person with compassionate, community-based care…

Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic OK 74133

Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic

8921 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, OK 74133

  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

The Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic, part of the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a comprehensive outpatient facility providing mental health and addiction treatment services for Veterans. Located at 8921 South Mingo Road, the clinic offers outpatient behavioral health care. Care includes support for substance use disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety and co occurring mental health…

Indian Health Care Resource Center OK 74120

Indian Health Care Resource Center

550 South Peoria Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74120

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Indian Health Care Resource Center is a non emergency outpatient clinic in Tulsa providing integrated medical and behavioral health services to citizens of any federally recognized tribe or nation. The clinic's Behavioral Health department offers substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, psychiatric care and recovery support services for children, adolescents and adults. IHCRC delivers culturally sensitive, holistic care that respects…

Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital OK 74136

Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital

6655 South Yale Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74136

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital is a psychiatric hospital and addiction treatment center in Tulsa, Oklahoma offering drug and alcohol rehab services for adults and adolescents as part of the Saint Francis Health System. Founded in 1989 Laureate combines evidence-based chemical dependency care with broader behavioral health expertise in a retreat-like campus setting. Acute Inpatient Detox and Psychiatric Stabilization Treatment…

Tulsa Comprehensive Treatment Center OK 74146

Tulsa Comprehensive Treatment Center

5550 South Garnett, Tulsa, OK 74146

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid

Tulsa Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) provides opioid abuse recovery for adults in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The clinic combines medications with counseling to support recovery from heroin, prescription painkillers and other opioid addictions. Their mission centers on delivering individualized care in a safe and respectful environment so patients can heal while maintaining work, family and daily responsibilities. Medication-Assisted Treatment Tulsa CTC specializes…

Parkside Psychiatric Hospital and Clinic OK 74120

Parkside Psychiatric Hospital and Clinic

1620 East 12th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Parkside Psychiatric Hospital and Clinic is a not-for-profit drug and alcohol rehab and mental health treatment center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offering inpatient, detox and outpatient addiction services within a 120-bed psychiatric hospital setting. Serving the Tulsa community since 1959, Parkside specializes in co-occurring disorders, integrating substance use treatment with psychiatric care for children, adolescents and adults. The program emphasizes individualized,…

Palmer Tulsa Women and Childrens Center OK 74110

Palmer Tulsa Women and Childrens Center

2442 Mohawk Boulevard, Tulsa, OK 74110

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Women
  • Medicaid

Palmer Tulsa Women and Children's Center is a CARF-accredited residential substance use treatment program in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving women age 18 and older, including pregnant women and mothers with children from birth to age 12. The program delivers evidence based, trauma informed care addressing substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, domestic violence and the effects of homelessness and poverty.…

Palmer Continuum of Care OK 74119

Palmer Continuum of Care

222 W 8th St, Tulsa, OK 74119

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Palmer Continuum of Care is a trauma informed addiction treatment center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offering outpatient substance use counseling and a unique women's residential program that serves mothers and children together. Palmer provides services for youth ages 7-17 and adults 18+, with a special focus on underserved and high-need families facing poverty, homelessness and co-occurring mental health challenges. Anchored in…

Center for Therapeutic Interventions OK 74145

Center for Therapeutic Interventions

7477 East 46th Place, Tulsa, OK 74145

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

The Center for Therapeutic Interventions (CTI) provides services in Tulsa, Oklahoma offering behavioral health and substance use care. CTI serves children, adolescents and adults with outpatient and inpatient services for opioid and other substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions and problem gambling or gaming addiction. The program takes a family-centered, strengths-based approach designed to support recovery, stabilization and lasting…

Keetoowah Cherokee Treatment Services OK 74110

Keetoowah Cherokee Treatment Services

2727 East Admiral Place, Tulsa, OK 74110

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid

Keetoowah Cherokee Treatment Services is a CARF accredited opioid treatment program in Tulsa, Oklahoma offering medication assisted treatment and recovery support for adults with opioid use disorder. They provide integrated evidence based care designed to meet you where you are and support long term recovery. Methadone Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Tulsa KCTS specializes in outpatient opioid treatment delivering methadone…

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Salvation Army Family and Childrens Services

102 North Denver Avenue Suite C, Tulsa, OK 74103

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Family and Children's Services (FCS) Salvation Army Office is a downtown Tulsa behavioral health and social services provider serving adults with mental health, substance use and complex social needs. The office offers screening and assessment, outpatient adult mental health care, homeless services, re-entry support for justice-involved individuals and community outreach. As part of a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic network…

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Choices Tulsa

9750 E 31st St #503, Tulsa, OK 74146

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Choices Tulsa is a drug and alcohol treatment provider offering medically supervised detox as a central entry point into recovery from substance use disorders in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The facility provides a broader continuum of care that includes residential and outpatient services, but its detox programming stands out as a defining feature for clients beginning their recovery journey. The goal is…

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Echota Wellness Center

2727 E Admiral Pl, Tulsa, OK 74110

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

In Tulsa, Echota Wellness Center is an addiction treatment center. They opened in 2008 as the country's first Tribal clinic to offer methadone, a medication for opioid addiction. They see both Native and non Native people, and everyone admitted is 18 or older. Flexible Methadone Treatment At Echota, counseling happens at the Tulsa clinic, along with the methadone. Medical detox…

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Oxford House Stride

5804 E 18th St, Tulsa, OK 74112

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Oxford House Stride is a women's sober living home in Tulsa, Oklahoma offering peer-supported recovery housing for adults working to maintain sobriety from drug and alcohol addiction. This residence is part of the Oxford Houses of Oklahoma network which is a nonprofit model built on self-governance and accountability with communal living. Sober Living With a Peer Run Community Oxford House…

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HOW Foundation

5649 South Garnett Road Tulsa OK, Tulsa, OK 74146

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

HOW Foundation is a no-cost residential recovery program for adult men with alcohol or drug addiction, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The program is rooted in the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, combining structured sober living with a strong work ethic and physical labor as core recovery tools. HOW Foundation offers a peer-led, accountability-driven environment with a six-month…

Brookhaven Hospital OK 74128

Brookhaven Hospital

201 South Garnett Road, Tulsa, OK 74128

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Brookhaven Hospital is a rehab located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Brookhaven Hospital specializes in the treatment of addiction.

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Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System – Tulsa BMC

10159 East 11th Street, # 100, Tulsa, OK 74128

  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System – Tulsa BMC is a rehab located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System – Tulsa BMC specializes in the treatment of addiction.

Family and Childrens Services Gail Lapidus Center OK 74120

Family and Childrens Services Gail Lapidus Center

650 South Peoria Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74120

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Family and Childrens Services Gail Lapidus Center is a rehab located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Family and Childrens Services Gail Lapidus Center specializes in the treatment of addiction.

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As someone who has lost friends to drug overdoses, I agree that we need to do more, but I think instead of a focus on law enforcement, shouldn’t we be focusing on providing support to family members struggling with their mental health and taking drugs? I believe that no one decides that drugs are the answer, but they are in enough pain to think drugs are the only answer.

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What to know about rehab in Tulsa

How We Rank Listings

Every facility on this page is evaluated against a consistent set of criteria so families can compare options with confidence. We prioritize licensed and accredited providers, verifying accreditation through recognized bodies such as the Joint Commission and CARF where available.

Our listing order reflects a combination of the following:

  • Accreditation and licensing: current state certification and third-party accreditation status.
  • Levels of care offered: the range of services, from medical detox through outpatient and continuing care.
  • Payment access: acceptance of Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and sliding-scale or financial-assistance options.
  • Specialized programming: services tailored to specific populations, such as veterans, young adults and people with co-occurring mental health conditions.
  • Data completeness: facilities with verified, up-to-date service information.

Listings are informational and do not constitute an endorsement or a guarantee of treatment outcomes. We encourage you to contact facilities directly and verify current services, availability and insurance acceptance before making a decision.

Rehab in Tulsa: What to Know

Tulsa is the county seat of Tulsa County and the anchor of a metropolitan area of roughly one million residents in northeastern Oklahoma. Our directory currently lists 36 addiction treatment facilities in and around the city, spanning medical detox, residential care, outpatient services and dual-diagnosis programs. For a broader view of options across the state, you can also browse the full Oklahoma rehab directory.

Behavioral health in Tulsa County is coordinated in large part through nonprofit and community-based providers rather than state-run facilities. Family & Children's Services operates the county's COPES crisis response system, and the Grand Addiction Recovery Center, formerly known as 12&12, functions as the community's comprehensive adult addiction recovery hub, offering everything from a walk-in urgent recovery center and detox through residential and outpatient care on a single Tulsa campus. These providers work alongside private treatment centers to form the local addiction treatment landscape.

The scale of local need is significant. Healthy Minds Policy Initiative estimates that roughly 100,000 Tulsa County residents live with a substance use disorder, and that about 77 percent of people who need substance use treatment do not receive it. Local data also point to a specific pattern: methamphetamine and opioid use, increasingly involving fentanyl, drive the majority of overdose deaths in the county.

In response, Tulsa has become an organizing center for overdose prevention. The Zero Overdose learning community, launched locally in 2023, coordinates citywide partners around the goal of eliminating overdose deaths and a network of harm-reduction access points now distributes naloxone and fentanyl test strips across the city.

Tulsa County, northeastern Oklahoma metro population near 1 million
36 treatment facilities listed in and around the city
Methamphetamine and fentanyl involved in most county overdose deaths
Community-led Zero Overdose initiative and citywide naloxone access
Cost of Rehab in Tulsa

Oklahoma consistently ranks among the more affordable states for addiction treatment, and Tulsa reflects the statewide picture. Actual cost depends heavily on the level of care, the length of stay and whether you use insurance. The figures below are statewide averages for Oklahoma and are useful as a general reference point rather than a quote for any specific Tulsa facility.

Because Tulsa's cost of living sits close to the state average, local pricing tends to track these statewide figures rather than run substantially above them. Most people do not pay these full amounts out of pocket. Insurance, Medicaid, sliding-scale fees and financial assistance all reduce the actual cost considerably, and residential treatment almost always carries a higher price than outpatient care because room, board and around-the-clock staffing are built into the total.

Level of care detox, inpatient, or outpatient
Length of stay 30, 60, or 90 days
Insurance coverage and network status
Sliding-scale and financial-assistance eligibility
Amenities and staffing ratios

If cost is a concern, verifying your benefits before admission is one of the most effective ways to understand what you will actually owe. Learn more about using insurance for rehab.

How to Pay for Rehab in Tulsa

Among the 36 Tulsa facilities in our directory, payment options are broad. Thirty-two accept self-payment, 28 accept private health insurance, 22 accept Oklahoma's Medicaid program and 12 accept Medicare. Many also offer financing or financial assistance to bridge gaps in coverage.

The right payment path depends on your circumstances. The sections below outline how the most common options work for Tulsa residents.

Medicare

Medicare covers substance use treatment for eligible residents, generally those age 65 and older and some younger people with qualifying disabilities. Coverage can include inpatient care, outpatient services and counseling, though specific benefits and out-of-pocket costs depend on your plan. Reviewing your plan documents or calling the number on your card is the best way to confirm what a given Tulsa facility will cost. For a general overview, see how Medicare and other insurance cover addiction treatment.

Medicaid (SoonerCare)

Oklahoma's Medicaid program, SoonerCare, covers inpatient and outpatient substance use disorder services, including inpatient detox, at facilities that participate in the program. Prior authorization is often required, so it is worth confirming coverage before admission. SoonerCare also covers medication-assisted treatment, including methadone and buprenorphine, which is central to opioid recovery given the role fentanyl plays in local overdose data.

Military Benefits

Nine Tulsa facilities in our directory accept TRICARE, the health program for active-duty service members, retirees and their families. Veterans may also access care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.  Rehab resources for veterans and military families can help you understand your options.

Insurance and Private Pay

Most private insurance plans are required to cover some level of substance use treatment under federal parity rules. Twenty-eight Tulsa facilities accept private insurance, and 32 accept self-payment for those who prefer to pay directly or fall outside network coverage. Confirming network status ahead of time helps avoid unexpected out-of-network charges.

Other Low-Cost Options

For residents without robust coverage, 13 Tulsa facilities offer financial assistance and 12 offer financing arrangements that spread payments over time. Community Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in the area also provide services regardless of ability to pay.

Free Treatment Programs

Four Tulsa facilities in our directory offer free treatment, and additional no-cost help is available through community and nonprofit providers. If cost is a barrier, you may also qualify for treatment funded through grants or scholarships. Learn more about rehab scholarships and free treatment options.

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • SoonerCare
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
Levels of Care Available in Tulsa

Tulsa offers a full continuum of care, with 18 facilities providing medical detox, 17 offering inpatient or residential treatment, 32 offering outpatient services and 24 equipped to treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside addiction. The right level depends on the severity of the substance use, medical needs and personal circumstances.

Medical detox is often the first step for people with physical dependence, providing supervised withdrawal management to keep the process safe and as comfortable as possible. Explore what to expect during medical detox.

Inpatient and residential treatment provides 24-hour structured care and is well suited to more severe substance use or situations where a stable home environment is not available. Learn more about residential treatment.

Outpatient rehab lets people live at home and maintain work or family responsibilities while attending scheduled therapy and support sessions. It is often used as a step down from residential care or as a starting point for milder cases. Read more about outpatient programs.

Dual-diagnosis care addresses substance use and co-occurring conditions such as depression or anxiety together, which improves outcomes when both are present.

Recovery does not end when a program does. Continuing care and aftercare, including the sober living options available locally, help sustain progress over the long term.

Specialty Programs in Tulsa

Many Tulsa facilities tailor programming to specific groups, recognizing that effective care often accounts for age, gender, background and the particular substances involved. Gender-specific programming is widely available, and a majority of local programs serve young adults.

Young adult and gender-specific tracks make up the largest share of Tulsa's specialty offerings. Alcohol-focused programming is also common, reflecting demand for dedicated alcohol use disorder care, while 15 programs address opioid use disorder, a priority given fentanyl's role in local overdose deaths. For residents who want affirming, identity-conscious care, five programs offer LGBTQ+ affirming addiction care, and five provide dedicated programming for veterans and military members.

Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Tulsa

Beyond licensed treatment centers, Tulsa has a strong network of free and low-cost services for people in crisis or without the means to pay. The resources below are verified local and statewide options. In an emergency or suspected overdose, always call 911.

Crisis Lines

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for free, confidential, 24/7 support. In Tulsa County, 988 mobile response is provided locally through COPES. See more crisis and suicide prevention resources.
  • COPES (Community Outreach Psychiatric Emergency Services): 918-744-4800. Free, confidential 24/7 telephone and mobile crisis response for adults and children in Tulsa County, operated by Family & Children's Services.
  • Oklahoma Reachout Hotline: 1-800-522-9054. Statewide 24/7 mental health and substance use support line.
  • SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service.

Community and Nonprofit Providers

  • Grand Addiction Recovery Center (formerly 12&12): Comprehensive Tulsa recovery campus offering a 24/7 walk-in urgent recovery center, detox, residential, and outpatient care. Visit grandmh.com.
  • Family & Children's Services: 918-587-9471. Behavioral health, counseling, and crisis services across Tulsa. Visit fcsok.org.
  • CREOKS Behavioral Health Services: 918-382-7300. Nonprofit provider offering outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment and sliding-scale fees at multiple Tulsa locations. https://creoks.org/
  • Mental Health Association Oklahoma: 918-585-1213. Housing, peer support and recovery services in Tulsa. https://mhaok.org/

Harm Reduction

  • Family & Children's Services Narcan Distribution: Free naloxone through community distribution boxes across Tulsa. Contact 918-587-9471 for locations. https://www.fcsok.org/narcan/
  • Oklahoma I'm Ready (ODMHSAS): Free naloxone and fentanyl test strips by mail. Visit okimready.org.

Government and Medicaid

  • SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid): Covers substance use treatment for eligible residents. Enrollment and provider information at https://oklahoma.gov/ohca.html
  • Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS): Statewide treatment referrals, crisis response and naloxone access. https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html
Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Tulsa

Local surveillance data show that Tulsa County carries a heavy substance use burden, driven primarily by methamphetamine and, increasingly, fentanyl. Between 2018 and 2022, the county recorded 913 unintentional drug overdose deaths, and its overdose death rate rose 45 percent over the prior five-year period. Statewide, fentanyl was involved in 86 percent of opioid-related overdose deaths in 2024, underscoring how central fentanyl has become to the crisis.

The trend data offer some cautious encouragement. The CDC reported that Oklahoma's overdose deaths fell roughly 41 percent between September 2024 and September 2025, a decline advocates attribute in part to wider naloxone access and public education. For national context on how these figures compare, see current substance use statistics. Even so, with an estimated 100,000 county residents affected and most going untreated, the treatment gap in Tulsa remains substantial.

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  1. Oklahoma State Department of Health, Injury Prevention Service. (2024). Drug Overdose County Fact Sheet: Tulsa County.
  2. Oklahoma State Department of Health, Injury Prevention Service. (2024). Drug Overdose Data.
  3. Healthy Minds Policy Initiative. Opioid Abatement and Overdose Prevention.
  4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2026). Provisional Drug Overdose Death Counts. As reported by KJRH, February 2026.
  5. Family & Children's Services. Crisis Services and Narcan Assistance.
  6. GRAND Mental Health. Services & Programs: GRAND Addiction Recovery Center.
  7. Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Oklahoma I'm Ready.

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