Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Rehabs in Alabama

Alabama struggles with the abuse of opioids, such as prescription painkillers and heroin. The state also has high rates of heavy alcohol use, and many people who need treatment do not receive it.

The state has a number of inpatient and outpatient rehab programs, and some provide medication-assisted treatment for people who are addicted to opioids. Many facilities take Medicare or Medicaid, and they may allow patients to pay based on a sliding scale, where the fees are adjusted based on the person’s ability to pay.

• The state’s rate of heavy alcohol use from 2010-2014 was 7.5%, compared to the national average of 6.7%.¹
• Alabama had more than 5.8 million opioid prescriptions written in 2015, or about 1.2 prescriptions per person – the highest rate in the country.² The state has established a prescription drug monitoring program to help fight abuse of painkillers and other medications.³
• The percentage of students in grades 9-12 who reported any use of heroin in their lifetime more than doubled, from 2.6% to 5.3% from 2003 to 2013. The 2014 Gulf Coast Drug Threat Assessment reports a significant threat of heroin trafficking and abuse in the Birmingham areas.⁴
• From 2010-2014, on average, about 95% of Alabamians who needed treatment for alcohol dependence or abuse did not receive it. About 90% of Alabamians who needed treatment for illicit drug dependence or abuse did not receive it.¹

There are many factors that affect the cost of addiction treatment, such as the length of your program, whether you’re going to an inpatient or outpatient facility, and what types of treatment the program offers. For example, a 90-day program will be more expensive than a 30-day program, and a facility offering special treatment options, such as equine therapy, may be more expensive than one that doesn’t.

Although the price of rehab can play a big part in your final decision, be sure to pick a program that will give you the greatest chance of a sober life, even if there are cheaper options.

Addiction treatment in Alabama varies across the state. You’ll find that some rehab centers may only offer outpatient treatment, some may be classified as luxury or executive facilities, and some may offer more aftercare support than others. Rehabs also differ in terms of the range of therapeutic approaches used, which may include treatment modalities such as motivational interviewing or cognitive behavioral therapy.

• Alabama Department of Mental Health’s Substance Abuse Services Provider Directory – a list of treatment programs in the state, with contact information and services offered
• Alcoholics Anonymous meetings – a list of AA meetings throughout the state
• Narcotics Anonymous meetings – a list of Narcotics Anonymous meetings in the state
• Alabama Medicaid – information on how to apply for Medicaid, what services are covered, and answers to frequently asked questions (Medicaid may cover treatment for substance abuse or mental health disorders)

Insurance Providers

Learn more about some addiction treatment insurance providers:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Aetna
• Ambetter
• Kaiser Permanente
• Humana
• UnitedHealthcare

1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2015). Behavioral Health Barometer: Alabama, 2015.
2. Alabama Public Health. (2017). Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
3. Alabama Department of Public Health. Prescription Drug Abuse Facts.
4. Alabama Department of Mental Health. (2014). Alabama Epidemiological Profile: Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drugs Usage and Abuse.