How do I find a free rehab program?

Free rehab is available through (1) state-funded treatment programs (search SAMHSA's findtreatment.gov), (2) the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers (free 6-month residential program), (3) faith-based programs like Teen Challenge, and (4) certain Oxford House sober living homes that charge only what you can afford.

What is medication-assisted treatment (MAT)?

MAT combines FDA-approved medications (buprenorphine/Suboxone, methadone, or naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling. It's the gold-standard treatment for opioid use disorder and reduces overdose deaths by more than 50%.

What's the difference between detox and rehab?

Detox is short-term medical care (3–10 days) to safely manage withdrawal. Rehab is longer-term treatment (30 days to 6+ months) that addresses the underlying patterns, mental health, and life circumstances driving substance use. Most people need both.

Are 12-step programs (AA, NA) effective?

Research shows AA and NA are as effective as professional treatment for many people, and they're free. They work best when combined with professional treatment for severe substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health conditions.

Free Substance Abuse Treatment & Addiction Recovery

Substance use disorders are treatable, and effective treatment is more accessible than most people realize. Options range from outpatient counseling and medication-assisted treatment (MAT — buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone) to intensive outpatient programs, residential rehab, and sober living homes.

If you have Medicaid, all of these are covered in every US state. If you don't, FQHCs, county clinics, the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers, and many faith-based programs offer treatment at no cost. Search 'Sober Living & Recovery' or 'Residential Treatment' in your state.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find a free rehab program?: Free rehab is available through (1) state-funded treatment programs (search SAMHSA's findtreatment.gov), (2) the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers (free 6-month residential program), (3) faith-based programs like Teen Challenge, and (4) certain Oxford House sober living homes that charge only what you can afford.
What is medication-assisted treatment (MAT)?: MAT combines FDA-approved medications (buprenorphine/Suboxone, methadone, or naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling. It's the gold-standard treatment for opioid use disorder and reduces overdose deaths by more than 50%.
What's the difference between detox and rehab?: Detox is short-term medical care (3–10 days) to safely manage withdrawal. Rehab is longer-term treatment (30 days to 6+ months) that addresses the underlying patterns, mental health, and life circumstances driving substance use. Most people need both.
Are 12-step programs (AA, NA) effective?: Research shows AA and NA are as effective as professional treatment for many people, and they're free. They work best when combined with professional treatment for severe substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health conditions.