Free Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers In Delaware

DE Substance Abuse Facts

Delaware has seen a steady increase in drug overdose deaths over the past few years, mainly fueled by opioids such as heroin and fentanyl. Rates of cocaine abuse remain high, and deaths related to cocaine abuse recently increased. In fact, after a decline between 2012 and 2014, cocaine-related deaths in Delaware rose 44.8% from 2014 to 2015.

Past-year heroin use in Delaware for people aged 12 and older declined from 2013-2014 and 2014-2015, from 1.12% to 1.05%. However, this rate was far above the national average for these years (0.3% and 0.33%, respectively).

Drug-related overdose deaths in Delaware increased from 2012 to 2015, from 172 to 228. In 2016, the number increased again, to 308. In 2015, opioid overdose deaths made up 67% of all overdose deaths in the state.

Past-year cocaine use and past-month alcohol use among residents age 12 and older were also above the national average in 2015.

Encouragingly, the number of people enrolled in substance abuse treatment in single-day counts went from 4,607 in 2011 to 10,327 in 2015.

Getting Addiction Treatment Help

The first step to recovering from addiction is to make the decision to get help. The next step is to figure out which type of program is best for you. Inpatient or residential programs include 24/7 supervision and medical care. Outpatient programs allow you to live at home and visit the treatment center for group and/or individual therapy.

Inpatient programs are usually a good fit for people who have more severe addictions, have relapsed before, or do not have a supportive home environment.

Where Else Can I Find Help?

Many programs accept private insurance as payment. If you don’t have insurance, or your insurance doesn’t cover rehab, you can look into alternative payment options.

• See if you meet the eligibility requirements for Medicaid or Medicare, which can help pay for addiction treatment.
• You can also find out if the program you’re interested in uses sliding scale fee structures or payment plans.
• Finally, there may be low-cost or state-funded recovery centers in your area that may be more affordable.

Resources in Delaware

• Narcotics Anonymous: The Small Wonder Area of NA has a list of meetings for people in the state who are looking for free, 12-step help for drug abuse.
• com: This website offers tips for parents on how to talk to teens about drugs, how to recognize addiction in loved ones and communicate with them about it, and what to expect during treatment.
• Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health: This division of Delaware Health and Social Services offers resources for prevention, crisis intervention, and treatment.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: The Delaware General Service Assembly has links to meetings in different AA vicinities in the state.
• Medicaid and Medical Assistance: Use the Department of Health and Social Services website to apply for Medicaid and learn about other health assistance programs.
• Delaware 2-1-1: This site is a one-stop shop for resources and referrals for legal assistance, healthcare, mental health and substance abuse treatment, income support, and employment help.
• Buprenorphine Treatment Practitioner Locator: Find a doctor in your city who can prescribe buprenorphine, a drug that is used to help people detox and stop using opioid drugs.