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  • West Virginia leads the nation in drug overdose death rates, particularly relating to opioid abuse and heroin. As of 2018, West Virginia had a rate of 42.4 opioid overdose deaths per 100,000 residents, which far exceeds the national average.

    In response, West Virginia has taken measures to expand drug addiction treatment access in communities across the state, with low or no-cost treatment, detox, medication-assisted treatment, and other treatment options available.

    The state hosts 91 approved substance abuse treatment facilities, with the largest concentration of treatment centers near Huntington, Barboursville, Parkersburg, Clarksburg, Charleston, Morgantown, and Martinsburg.

    How To Find & Choose Addiction Treatment In West Virginia

    You can find help and addiction treatment programs in the state of West Virginia using the following services:

    • SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Treatment Locator
    • West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Drug Control Policy
    • West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Behavioral Health, Division on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
    • Ark Behavioral Health and other treatment providers

    When deciding on a professional drug or alcohol rehab center, look for a program with the following characteristics:

    • accreditation from an addiction treatment accreditation agency
    • licensed alcohol and drug counselors who have state certification
    • capacity to treat mental health disorders that frequently co-occur with addiction 
    • open to family involvement in certain portions of the recovery and treatment process
    • personalized treatment plans custom-tailored to you and and your specific needs

    West Virginia Alcohol & Drug Treatment Programs

    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Drug Control Policy and Division on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse provides treatment and support programs to address the damage caused by substance abuse. 

    This includes Jobs and Hope West Virginia, a comprehensive social program that blends addiction treatment with education and various forms of career training, culminating with job placement and expungement of non-violent criminal drug offenses.

    The West Virginia Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities also operates 13 state-owned drug rehabilitation centers, following efforts to greatly expand access to behavioral health treatment for West Virginia residents.

    Specific services provided may include:

    Medical Drug & Alcohol Detox Programs

    Drug and alcohol withdrawal can be an extremely uncomfortable and potentially dangerous process. Medical detox services are available to help manage this process, ensuring your safety and helping to reduce pain and discomfort along the way. 

    Learn more about Medical Detox Programs

    Residential/Inpatient Drug Rehab

    Inpatient or residential care is a form of substance use disorder treatment that takes place 24-hours a day within a professional, certified drug rehab facility. 

    Inpatient treatment can vary depending on your situation and severity of your condition. However treatment likely encompasses:

    • group therapy
    • individual therapy
    • support group facilitation
    • nutritional education
    • exercise, education, and wellness classes
    • dual diagnosis treatment

    Learn more about Inpatient Drug Rehab

    Outpatient Addiction Treatment

    While outpatient treatment takes place at a treatment center, you will not live on campus. Instead, you will be expected to travel to and from treatment sessions, which can last around three hours per day, three days a week in the case of non-intensive outpatient treatment. 

    Intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), and partial hospitalization programs (PHPs), may include longer treatment sessions that take place more often. 

    Outpatient services are community-based and may encompass: 

    • professional screening, assessment, and diagnosis for substance use disorder
    • counseling
    • support services
    • aftercare and long-term rehabilitation services

    Learn more about Outpatient Addiction Treatment

    Medication-Assisted Treatment

    Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is employed for severe opioid or  alcohol addiction. Methadone and other medications used in MAT can help soften or blunt withdrawal symptoms, and work to block other effects to lower the likelihood of relapse.

    Learn more about Opioid Addiction Treatment

    Aftercare Support

    Recovery from substance use disorder doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a long-term process that benefits greatly from continued support in the form of drug rehabilitation aftercare. 

    Aftercare can take the form of residence in a sober living home for a set period of time, community or family support, or 12-step meetings.

    Learn more about Aftercare Support

    Using Insurance For Addiction Treatment In West Virginia

    Many addiction treatment centers in West Virginia accept insurance coverage, including Medicare/Medicaid, to help cover the cost of treatment. 

    To learn what level of coverage your insurance offers in the course of drug addiction treatment, please try the following:

    • contact your chosen addiction treatment center
    • contact your insurance provider
    • contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 
    • contact the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Behavioral Health, Division on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

    If You Don’t Have Insurance

    Treatment may be available even if you don’t have health insurance. In addition to nonprofit, state-run rehabilitation centers, private rehab programs may also provide treatment on a sliding-scale fee that’s based on your income and financial situation.

    West Virginia Substance Abuse Facts

    Like many states, West Virginia has seen a significant impact of substance use disorders (SUDs) on individuals, families, and the economy in general. Besides overdose deahts, SUDs have also been linked to chronic diseases, child abuse, and increased crime rates in the state.

    Other facts about substance abuse in West Virginia include:

    • West Virginia recorded 1,275 drug overdose in 2020, an increase from the 878 deaths in 2019.
    • From 2014 to 2017, West Virginia had a higher overdose death rate than the nation at large.
    • Substance use during pregnancy contributes to poor health outcomes, including neonatal abstinence syndrome and increased numbers of children in foster care.
    • Officials estimate that substance use costs the state more than $8 billion each year.

    To reduce West Virginia’s substance use epidemic, state and local leaders have responded with multiple strategic plans and accessible treatment options. This includes more readily available evidence-based and medication-assisted treatment plans for opioid use disorders.

    Addiction Treatment At Ark Behavioral Health

    Ark Behavioral Health treatment centers are located in the state of Massachusetts, with treatment programs available to residents across the country. 

    Our accredited treatment centers employ evidence-based treatment methods, personalized and outpatient services, and can provide treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders and dual diagnoses.

    Our addiction treatment centers include:

    Please contact us to learn more.

    West Virginia Addiction Treatment FAQs

    How Do I Access Drug Addiction Treatment In West Virginia?

    To locate certified addiction treatment centers in West Virginia, including centers operated by the West Virginia Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities, you should visit the SAMHSA website, call the SAMHSA National Helpline, or contact treatment centers directly. 

    What Does Addiction Treatment Look Like In West Virginia?

    West Virginia has been steadily expanding access to behavioral health treatment centers in recent years. 

    These treatment programs are highly personalized to your type and severity of addiction, and may include medical detox, medication assisted treatments, inpatient/residential treatment, outpatient treatment, behavioral therapy, and more.

    Can I Go To Drug Rehab In West Virginia Without Insurance?

    While many West Virginia treatment centers accept private insurance plans, financial assistance is available to those who don’t have insurance or who are unable to afford treatment. 

    Treatment may be provided free of charge at state-run rehab programs, or made available through medicare or medicaid.

    Are There Walk-In Opioid Clinics In West Virginia?

    Comprehensive treatment centers providing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in the form of methadone and suboxone are available at a number of locations.

    How Has West Virginia Responded To The Opioid Crisis?

    Given the severity of the heroin/opiate crisis and harmful drug abuse in the state, West Virginia policymakers have increased access to treatment, rehabilitation, and harm-reduction services in the state, while also working to limit opioid access and drug trafficking.

    Are There Free Or State-Funded Rehab Centers In West Virginia?

    Yes. As of this writing, the state operates 13 behavioral health treatment centers that are free or low cost.

    How Long Does Drug Rehab Last In West Virginia?

    The length of any particular rehab program will depend on your progress and needs, with most inpatient/residential treatments lasting between 28 days and six months, and most outpatient treatment lasting between three months to one year.

    Written by Ark Behavioral Health Editorial Team
    ©2024 Ark National Holdings, LLC. | All Rights Reserved.
    This page does not provide medical advice.
    Sources

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - 2018 Drug Overdose Death Rates
    Jobs and Hope West Virginia - Start
    National Institute on Drug Abuse - Types of Treatment
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator, Find Facilities
    West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Behavioral Health - Division on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
    National Institute on Drug Abuse - West Virginia: Opioid-Involved Deaths and Related Harms
    West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - West Virginia 2020-2022 Substance Use Response Plan
    West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - West Virginia Experiences Increase in Overdose Deaths

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