Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers In Maryland

MD Substance Abuse Facts

In Maryland, the number of deaths related to alcohol and drug use is on the rise. Fentanyl and heroin, in particular, continue to drive the state’s opioid epidemic.

Below are statistics that help to illuminate the magnitude of the problem:

• Between 2015 and 2016, the number of heroin-related deaths in Maryland increased by 62% and the number of fentanyl-related deaths tripled.
• Drug overdose deaths in the state reached an all-time high of 2,089 in 2016.
• Among people 55 years of age and older, the number of overdose deaths has increased from 86 in 2010 to 424 in 2016.
• In 2016, 89% of all overdose deaths in Maryland were opioid-related.

Given the high rates of substance abuse across the state, there is great need for effective addiction treatment.

Getting Addiction Treatment Help

Every rehab facility approaches addiction treatment differently and some research will be necessary to see what types of facilities and programs are available across the country and which features most interest you. As you begin looking for addiction treatment, it can be helpful to make a list of things you are looking for in a facility. For example, you may want to find a program that offers:

• Medication-assisted treatment.
• Individual, group, and/or family therapy.
• Wellness classes such as yoga, meditation, or other forms of stress management.

If you want more help determining what to look for in a rehab center, call us to speak with a treatment support representative.

Where Else Can I Find Help?

Despite high rates of substance use, addiction, and overdose, the rates of rehab utilization remain low. In 2015, approximately 20.4 million adults nationwide needed substance abuse treatment. However, only 1.4%, or 3.5 million Americans, actually received it.

The cost of treatment is one of the most common reasons people don’t go to rehab. Thankfully, there are ways to find support for treatment even if you can’t cover the costs yourself. For example, you can look into programs that offer sliding scale payment structures where your cost of treatment is based on your income and other factors.

In Maryland, there are a number of state-funded rehab centers that you can access for treatment. Another excellent way to learn about low-fee programs or free services is by attending a 12-step or other recovery-focused group meeting. You may meet people who are further along in their sobriety who have advice and tips to offer.

While it may feel intimidating to start the process of finding a center, keep in mind that there are many people, centers, and systems in place to help support you in your journey to recovery.

Resources in Maryland

• Maryland Department of Behavioral Health Administration—Find information on behavioral health services, overdose prevention, crisis services, and more.
• Maryland’s Public Mental Health System—Here you can find information on inpatient and outpatient mental health services within the public mental health system of Maryland.
• SAMHSA Directory of Buprenorphine Treatment Doctors—Locate providers near you who can prescribe buprenorphine.
• Maryland Community Services Locator—Locate various services available in your community, including housing programs, employment services, legal assistance, domestic violence programs, and more.

If you are in immediate crisis, for example, experiencing or witnessing an overdose, call 911 right away.