Alcohol & Drug Rehabs in Durham, North Carolina

The cost to enroll in a drug or alcohol rehab in Durham varies based on many factors, such as the type of treatment facility you select (luxury vs. standard) and whether you have health insurance. Other variables that impact the cost include:

Whether you need inpatient or outpatient (inpatient is generally more expensive)

Features and amenities (luxury or standard facility)

The length of time you spend in care (most programs last 30 to 90 days)

The type of health insurance a rehab facility accepts

Your extent of coverage for addiction treatment services

Whether the treatment center receives non-profit or government funding (facilities that get subsidies often provide reduced-cost services)

Whether you require specialized services, such as medication-assisted treatment (MAT) or dual-diagnosis care

If you’re concerned about your ability to pay for addiction treatment, know that you have many options. No matter your income level, you can find a Durham program that meets your needs and budget.

The opioid epidemic has affected people, families, and communities all over the United States. In North Carolina, overdose deaths involving opioids have doubled in the past ten years. From 2000 to 2020, more than 28,000 people in the Tar Heel State died from drug overdoses. From 2020 to 2021, 185 people died from overdoses in Durham.¹ If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, know that help is within reach. There are nearly 40 accredited alcohol and drug rehab centers in Durham that can put you on the path to recovery.²

Like many densely populated United States cities, Durham has faced growing substance use issues within the community for many years. Many residents of both the city and Durham County as a whole live with addiction, as evidenced by the following drug and alcohol use statistics:^{1, 2, 3}

In 2017, 17% of Durham County adults engaged in excessive drinking, and 21% of county high school students reported drinking alcohol at least once in a 30-day period.

In 2020, 82 Durham County residents died of a drug overdose.

In 2020, 1,126 Durham County residents engaged in an addiction treatment program, and roughly 1,400 people received medication for opioid use disorder.

In the first quarter of 2021, there were 96 opioid-related emergency department visits in Durham County. In 2022, the county saw 99 such visits within the same time period.

If you or someone you love is among the thousands of Durham County residents with drug or alcohol addiction, quality treatment is readily available, regardless of your financial situation.

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2. FindTreatment.gov. (n.d.). FindTreatment.gov. 
3. North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (2022). Durham County Opioid Overdose Emergency Department Visits.
4. Durham County Department of Public Health. (2021, March). Durham County Community Health Assessment 2020.
5. North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services. (2022). Opioid and Substance Use Action Plan Data Dashboard.
6. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.) What Does the Affordable Care Act Mean for Behavioral Health?.
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8. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). North Carolina Medicaid Program.
9. Medicaid and CHIP Access Commission. (n.d.). Behavioral health benefits.
10. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2016). Medicare Coverage of Substance Abuse Services.
11. North Carolina Legislature. (2021, May 5). House Bill 852.
12. North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (2017, August). FAQ on Naloxone Standing Order in North Carolina.
13. North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts. (2010). The Minimum Standards for the North Carolina Drug Treatment Courts.
14. McKay J. R. (2009). Continuing Care Research: What We Have Learned and Where We Are Going. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 36(2), 131–145.