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In 2019, Pennsylvania launched a program called the Opioid Hospital Quality Improvement Program. It offers state funding incentives to hospitals willing to have emergency room doctors incorporate medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine when high-risk patients face the possibility of overdosing after discharge. I wasn’t sure how I felt about a state paying ER doctors to prescribe Suboxone to at-risk patients, but the results are undeniable.
Turns out the monetary incentives were associated with a 50% increase in prescriptions for buprenorphine (sold under the brand name Suboxone) state-wide for patients within 30 days of being discharged from ER’s across Pennsylvania. As a result of this program, the state’s monetary incentive program for Medicaid patients struggling with opioid addiction could actually be a great model for other states to follow if they want to save lives.
~ Olivia Pennelle
Top 6 Drug Rehabs in Pennsylvania
Below are the top six addiction treatment centers in Pennsylvania based on the following criteria:
- Offering evidence-based treatment
- Accreditation
- Certifications
- Client testimonials / reviews
Recovery Centers of America
Located in Devon, Pennsylvania, Recovery Centers of America at Devon is a 100-bed residential and outpatient rehab center providing treatment for addiction and mental health disorders. Evidence-based treatments include dialectical and cognitive behavior therapy, couples therapy, creative arts therapy, experiential therapy, and life skills training.
Recovery Centers of America specializes in:
- Supervised Medical Detox
- Residential Treatment Programs
- Dual Diagnosis
- Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs)
- Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs)
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- LGBTQ Friendly Programs
- Military Rehab
- Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Treatment programs are supported by:
- LegitScript Certified
- NAATP
- Joint Commission
Location and contact information:
235 West Lancaster Avenue
Devon, PA 19301
484-551-3366
White Deer Run Allenwood
Allenwood, Pennsylvania is home to one of seven White Deer Run treatment facilities located throughout the state. The rehab offers a continuum of care for adult men and women in need of addiction and mental health treatment.
White Deer Run specializes in:
- Detox Treatment
- Inpatient Rehab
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- Outpatient Rehab
- Aftercare Support
- Dual Diagnosis
- Intervention Services
- Veterans Program
Treatment programs are supported by:
- The Joint Commission
- CARF
Location and contact information:
360 White Deer Run Road
Allenwood, PA 17810
888-989-6097
Clearbrook Treatment Centers
Clearbrook Treatment Centers is located in the beautiful mountains of Laurel Run, Pennsylvania. They provide residential treatment programs, supervised medical detox, medication-assisted treatment, and substance-specific treatment programs.
Clearbrook Treatment Centers specializes in:
- Medically Assisted Detox
- Inpatient Rehab
- Outpatient Rehab
- Corporate Recovery Program
- Suboxone Treatment
- Programs for Pregnant Women
- LGBTQ Programs
Treatment programs are supported by:
- The Joint Commission
- LegitScript Certified
- Pennsylvania Department of Health Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs
Location and contact information:
1100 E Northampton St,
Laurel Run, PA 18706
877-792-0902
The Ranch Pennsylvania
The Ranch Pennsylvania is a luxury addiction and mental health treatment facility in Wrightsville, PA overlooking the beautiful Susquehanna River. Using specialized treatments to address alcohol and drug addiction, as well as co-occurring mental health disorders, clients are able to address emotional wounds and embrace recovery.
The Ranch Pennsylvania specializes in:
- Residential and outpatient programs
- Medical Detox
- Dual Diagnosis
- Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs)
- Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs)
- Trauma-informed care
- Outpatient treatment
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Recreational therapy
Treatment programs are supported by:
- The Joint Commission
- LegitScript Certified
Location and contact information:
1166 Hilt Road
Wrightsville, PA 17368
717-969-9126
St. Joseph Institute for Addiction
St. Joseph Institute is a luxury, non-denominational Christian rehab facility located in the mountains of central Pennsylvania. They specialize in treating alcohol and drug addiction, PTSD, trauma and abuse, and pain management.
St. Joseph Institute for Addiction specializes in:
- Medical Detox
- Inpatient and Outpatient Rehab
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- Dual Diagnosis
- Gender Specific Treatment Programs
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Rational Behavior Therapy
- Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab
- Young Adult Program
Treatment programs are supported by:
- The Joint Commission
- NAATP
- CARF
Location and contact information:
134 Jacobs Way
Port Matilda, PA 16870
888-352-3297
Banyan – Philadelphia
Banyan – Philadelphia uses a multi-faceted approach in order to treat various forms of addiction, alcoholism, mental health disorders, eating disorders, and more. Located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, Banyan offers unique programs and therapies for adult men and women.
Banyan – Philadelphia specializes in:
- Detox Treatment
- Inpatient Rehab
- Outpatient Rehab
- Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs)
- Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs)
- Eating Disorder Program
- Stabilization Program
Treatment programs are supported by:
- The Joint Commission
- ASAM
- LegitScript Certified
Location and contact information:
100 N Bucks Town Dr Suite 100E,
Langhorne, PA 19047
215-385-5712
Pennsylvania Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics
In 2019, roughly 316,000 people in Pennsylvania were known to have a drug use disorder.1
Approximately every 2 hours, someone in the state of Pennsylvania dies from a drug overdose.1
Chronic alcohol consumption among Pennsylvania adults is at its highest rate since 2011.2
On a single day in March 2019, 66,969 people in the state were enrolled in a treatment program.
In 2019, a total of 23,351 residents received methadone in an outpatient treatment program.
Resources
- Pennsylvania Office of Drug Surveillance and Misuse Prevention. (2022). Pennsylvania ODSMP – Drug Overdose Surveillance Interactive Data Report.
- Pennsylvania Department of Health. (2020). Alcohol Consumption, Pennsylvania Adults.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020). Behavioral Health Barometer: Pennsylvania, Volume 6: Indicators as measured through the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services. U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Publication No. SMA–20–Baro–19–PA. Rockville, MD.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2018). Comorbidity: Substance Use and Other Mental Disorders. National Institutes of Health. U. S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- Mohamed, I. I., Ahmad, H. E. K., Hassaan, S. H., & Hassan, S. M. (2020). Assessment of anxiety and depression among substance use disorder patients: a case-control study. Middle East Current Psychiatry, 27(22).
- Vahratian, A., Blumberg, S. J., Terlizzi, E. P., & Schiller, J. S. (2021). Symptoms of Anxiety or Depressive Disorder and Use of Mental Health Care Among Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, August 2020–February 2021. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 70(13), 490–494.
- Smith, J. P., & Book, S. W. (2008). Anxiety and Substance Use Disorders: A Review. The Psychiatric Times, 25(10), 19–23.
- National Center for PTSD. (2022). PTSD: National Center for PTSD, Substance Abuse. U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- National Center for PTSD. (2022). PTSD and Substance Abuse in Veterans. U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2016). An Introduction to Bipolar Disorder and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders. Advisory, 15(2).
- Parmar, A., & Kaloiya, G. (2018). Comorbidity of Personality Disorder among Substance Use Disorder Patients: A Narrative Review. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 40(6), 517–527.
- Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. (2020). Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Family Therapy. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, No. 39. Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US).
- Ten Thousand Beds, Inc. (2021). How to Apply for a Scholarship.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2021). Fiscal Year 2022 Grant Announcements and Awards.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022). Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant.
