Top North Carolina Addiction Recovery Centers: Reviews and Ratings

North Carolina has been affected by an epidemic of unintentional poisoning deaths since the late 1990s, and the number of fatalities has risen significantly since then. Most of these deaths resulted from drug overdoses arising from the abuse or misuse of either prescription or illicit drugs.¹

Opioid-related deaths involving drugs such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone have increased significantly in North Carolina; opiates are involved in more deaths than heroin and cocaine combined. ¹

Addiction by the Numbers

• Of the unintentional poisoning deaths in North Carolina, more than 92% were caused by prescription, illicit, and over-the-counter drugs and medications.¹
• In 2013-2014, 5% of adolescents ages 12-17 reported nonmedical use of painkillers.²
• Around 41% of high school students in grades 9 through 12 in North Carolina reported using marijuana at least once in their life in 2015.²
• From 2006-2013, an average of 64% of adolescents did not receive treatment for depression in the year prior to being surveyed.⁵
• In 2015, according to a single-day count, 51.1% of people enrolled in substance abuse treatment in North Carolina were in treatment for a drug problem only, 34.8% were in treatment for both drug and alcohol problems, and 14.1% were in treatment for an alcohol problem only.³

How Much Does Rehab Cost?

There is no one-size-fits-all cost of rehab; it can range greatly depending on a number of facets, such as the type of treatment (executive or luxury vs. standard inpatient), the length of stay (90-day vs. 30-day), the location (beach vs. countryside), and insurance policy. If you have insurance, your company will most likely provide at least partial treatment coverage. Make sure to contact your insurance company to learn more about your individual plan. Substance abuse treatment programs in North Carolina accept both federal military insurance, private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.⁴

Treatment Options

As of 2015, there were a total of 440 substance abuse treatment facilities in North Carolina.⁴ The addiction treatment options available in North Carolina include outpatient, inpatient, residential, and detox.⁴

The intensity of substance abuse treatment in North Carolina ranges from community-based outpatient therapy to inpatient detox. Depending on a person’s needs, there are many different addiction treatment options available.⁴

Local Resources for Recovering Addicts

• Alcoholics Anonymous: Information about Alcoholics Anonymous in North Carolina. Lists meetings, events, and information for family members.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Information for North Carolina residents on the local NA chapters.
• Lee County Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services: Community resources
  for Lee County residents on behavioral and mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults and children.
• North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Mental Health and Substance Abuse: Information about substance abuse and mental health services. Also provides information about treatment centers.
• North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Access to Recovery: Information about North Carolina’s voucher program for substance abuse services, including eligibility.