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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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    Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

    Orefield, PA

    (58)
    Trust Score: A
    877-466-0734 View Facility
    Receive affordable same-day outpatient care with flexible medication dosing schedules from the nation's largest provider. With more than 150 locations nationwide, clients can access care quickly and conveniently without disrupting their daily lives. At this facility, LANTA Route 613 provides bus service directly to the treatment center with a dedicated bus stop on Corporate Court. Once clients meet certain criteria, they may become eligible to take prescriptions home with them. Medications offered can include methadone, Suboxone®, buprenorphine, and Vivitrol. Clients can schedule an appointment 24/7, allowing them to have withdrawal symptoms and cravings addressed as quickly as possible. Medication management is paired with individual and group counseling. This holistic approach is designed to give people compassionate support as they rebuild their lives and solidify their path to long-term recovery.
    • Available Services Recovery support services Treats alcohol use disorder Treats opioid use disorder
    • Ages Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
    • Gender Female Male
    • 1Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
    • Accepting Clients
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    Kirkbride Center
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    Trust Score: A+
    111 North 49th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 215-471-2600
    Situated on a 17-acre historic campus surrounded by gardens and green spaces, Kirkbride Center is a residential facility offering substance use treatment through the Trauma Recovery Empowerment Model (TREM). The center offers both 12-step and SMART recovery tracks, complemented by holistic options like gardening, art, and music therapy. A dedicated program is offered for trauma survivors who have been involved in sex work.
    • Available Services Transitional services Recovery support services Treats alcohol use disorder Treats opioid use disorder Mental health treatment
    • Detox For Opioids Alcohol Benzodiazepines Methamphetamines
    • Ages Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
    • Gender Female Male
    • 3Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
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    Pottstown Comprehensive Treatment Center
    Trust Score: A
    301 Circle of Progress Drive, Pottstown, PA 19464 877-466-0734
    Receive affordable same-day outpatient care with flexible medication dosing schedules from the nation's largest provider. With more than 150 locations nationwide, clients can access care quickly and conveniently without disrupting their daily lives. Once clients meet certain criteria, they may become eligible to take prescriptions home with them. Medications offered can include methadone, Suboxone®, buprenorphine, and Vivitrol. Clients can schedule an appointment 24/7, allowing them to have withdrawal symptoms and cravings addressed as quickly as possible. Medication management is paired with individual and group counseling. This holistic approach is designed to give people compassionate support as they rebuild their lives and solidify their path to long-term recovery.
    • Available Services Recovery support services Treats alcohol use disorder Treats opioid use disorder
    • Ages Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
    • Gender Female Male
    • 1Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
    • Accepting Clients
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    • Huntingdon Valley Comp Trt Center Discovery House Llc Huntingdon Valley2
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    Huntingdon Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center

    Huntingdon Valley, PA

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    Trust Score: A
    877-466-0734 View Facility
    Receive affordable same-day outpatient care with flexible medication dosing schedules from the nation's largest provider. With more than 150 locations nationwide, clients can access care quickly and conveniently without disrupting their daily lives. The facility is located less than a half-mile from SEPTA’s Philmont Station, with Regional Rail service connecting Philadelphia and surrounding communities. Once clients meet certain criteria, they may become eligible to take prescriptions home with them. Medications offered can include methadone, Suboxone®, buprenorphine, and Vivitrol. Clients can schedule an appointment 24/7, allowing them to have withdrawal symptoms and cravings addressed as quickly as possible. Medication management is paired with individual and group counseling. This holistic approach is designed to give people compassionate support as they rebuild their lives and solidify their path to long-term recovery.
    • Available Services Recovery support services Treats alcohol use disorder Treats opioid use disorder
    • Ages Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
    • Gender Female Male
    • 1Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
    • Accepting Clients
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    Eagleville Hospital
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    Trust Score: A
    100 Eagleville Road, Norristown, PA 19403 800-255-2019
    Set on a quiet 40-acre campus near Philadelphia, Eagleville Hospital provides hospital-based and residential treatment for adults with substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders. This nonprofit facility combines medical detox, psychiatric care, and holistic therapies such as yoga, music, and art in a structured, supportive environment. With 24/7 admissions and a century-long legacy, Eagleville helps individuals build stability, self-awareness, and lifelong recovery skills in a peaceful, restorative setting.
    • Available Services Transitional services Recovery support services Treats alcohol use disorder Treats opioid use disorder Mental health treatment
    • Detox For Opioids Alcohol Benzodiazepines Cocaine Methamphetamines
    • Ages Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
    • Gender Female Male
    • 3Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
    Recovery Centers of America at Devon
    (277)
    $$
    Trust Score: A
    235 West Lancaster Avenue, Devon, PA 19333 610-860-3094
    Recovery Centers of America at Devon blends structured addiction treatment with features that make daily life more manageable, like job flexibility, on-site wellness options, and peer support that continues after discharge. The facility’s hotel-style setting, specialized tracks, and support for reintegration into work and family life set it apart.
    • Available Services Luxury Transitional services Recovery support services Treats alcohol use disorder Treats opioid use disorder Mental health treatment
    • Detox For Opioids Alcohol Benzodiazepines Cocaine Methamphetamines
    • Ages Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
    • Gender Female Male
    • 4Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
    • Luxury
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    Pittsburgh Comprehensive Treatment Center

    Pittsburgh, PA

    Trust Score: A
    877-466-0734 View Facility
    Receive affordable same-day outpatient care with flexible medication dosing schedules from the nation's largest provider. With more than 150 locations nationwide, clients can access care quickly and conveniently without disrupting their daily lives. Once clients meet certain criteria, they may become eligible to take prescriptions home with them. Medications offered can include methadone, Suboxone®, buprenorphine, and Vivitrol. Clients can schedule an appointment 24/7, allowing them to have withdrawal symptoms and cravings addressed as quickly as possible. Medication management is paired with individual and group counseling. This holistic approach is designed to give people compassionate support as they rebuild their lives and solidify their path to long-term recovery.
    • Available Services Recovery support services Treats alcohol use disorder Treats opioid use disorder
    • Ages Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
    • Gender Female Male
    • 1Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
    • Accepting Clients
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    • Open green field with volleyball court and tree line
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    • Black leather sofas facing mounted TV in modern lounge
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    Ascend Clinical Services - Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge
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    Trust Score: A
    33 Teen Challenge Road, Rehrersburg, PA 19550 717-933-4181
    Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge (PAATC) is a Christ-centered, long-term residential recovery program dedicated to helping men and women overcome substance use disorders. For over six decades, PAATC has provided treatment that integrates Christian faith practices with person-centered, evidence-based care. Offering a full continuum of care ranging from detox through outpatient services, the program supports clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, focusing on trauma-informed care, medication-assisted treatment, and faith-based integration. Clients engage in a year-long program and benefit from a small client-to-staff ratio, ensuring highly personalized care through recovery.
    • Available Services Transitional services Recovery support services Treats alcohol use disorder Treats opioid use disorder
    • Detox For Opioids Alcohol Benzodiazepines Cocaine Methamphetamines
    • Ages Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
    • Gender Female Male
    • 3Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
  • Northeast Treatment Centers Inc
    Trust Score: A
    1007 West Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-451-7045
    Just less than a five-minute walk from the North Philadelphia metro stop, Northeast Treatment (NET) Centers Inc. offers residential and outpatient care for adults and young adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Treatment combines evidence-based therapies and daily 12-step meetings with medications for addiction treatment in a trauma-informed, community-based setting. Clients also benefit from housing assistance, vocational training, and inclusive services for LGBTQ+ individuals, offering a supportive environment for long-term recovery in an accessible city setting.
    • Available Services Transitional services Recovery support services Treats alcohol use disorder Treats opioid use disorder Mental health treatment
    • Ages Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
    • Gender Female Male
    • 3Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
    • New Directions Treatment Services Bethlehem3
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    New Directions Treatment Services
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    2442 Brodhead Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-750-6130
    New Directions Treatment Services is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. They offer special programs for Adult men, Adult women and Pregnant/postpartum. They do not provide payment assistance. They do not provide a sliding fee scale. They provide medication-based treatments.
    • Available Services Transitional services Recovery support services Treats alcohol use disorder Treats opioid use disorder
    • Ages Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
    • Gender Female Male
    • 3Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
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    Kensington Hospital - Addiction Services
    136 West Diamond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-426-8100 x6343
    If you’re looking for hospital-based addiction treatment that combines medically supervised withdrawal management (detox) and residential care, this facility provides a continuum of care for opioid use disorder. Clients may have the opportunity to transition directly to outpatient methadone maintenance with telehealth options following inpatient treatment. Structured daily routines include individual and group therapy, case management, and 24/7 medical supervision. Clients may also receive primary health screenings and practical support with housing, transportation, benefits, employment, education, legal needs, and food access. Care may incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and medications for addiction treatment (MAT).
    • Available Services Transitional services Recovery support services Treats alcohol use disorder Treats opioid use disorder Mental health treatment
    • Detox For Opioids Alcohol Benzodiazepines Cocaine Methamphetamines
    • Ages Seniors (Ages 65+) Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
    • Gender Female Male
    • Treatment Setting Inpatient Hospitalization Outpatient Telemedicine Detox
    • Insurance Accepted Medicaid Medicare
    • 1Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
    • Aldie Counseling Center Doylestown3
    • Aldie Counseling Center Doylestown1
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    Aldie Counseling Center
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    11 Welden Drive, Doylestown, PA 18901 215-345-8530 x110
    Aldie Counseling Center is located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. They offer special programs for Service members, Adolescents, Adult men, Adult women, Court referrals, Military families, Past domestic violence, Past sexual abuse, Past trauma, Mental health disorders, HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum, Veterans, Pain management, Seniors and Young adults. They do not provide payment assistance. They do not provide a sliding fee scale. They provide medication-based treatments.
    • Available Services Transitional services Recovery support services Treats alcohol use disorder Treats opioid use disorder Mental health treatment
    • Ages Youth (Ages 12-17)
    • Gender Female Male
    • 3Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
    • Healing Way Philadelphia1
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    Healing Way
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    7900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136 215-335-3520 x110
    Healing Way offers a comprehensive range of outpatient services tailored for individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders. Utilizing evidence-based approaches like CBT, 12-step support, and trauma-focused counseling, the facility provides personalized care plans. Unique features include mental health support, peer mentoring, job training, and housing assistance. Patients benefit from extensive transition support with ongoing recovery care and post-discharge follow-up. Smoking and vaping are permitted on-site.
    • Available Services Transitional services Recovery support services Treats alcohol use disorder Treats opioid use disorder Mental health treatment
    • Detox For Opioids
    • Ages Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
    • Gender Female Male
    • 3Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
    • Soar Corporation Levittown2
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    SOAR Corporation
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    7500 Bristol Pike, Levittown, PA 19057 215-269-9081
    SOAR Corporation is located in Levittown, Pennsylvania. They offer special programs for Adult men, Adult women, Past domestic violence, Past sexual abuse, Past trauma, Mental health disorders, HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum, Seniors and Young adults. They do not provide payment assistance. They do not provide a sliding fee scale. They provide medication-based treatments.
    • Available Services Transitional services Recovery support services Treats opioid use disorder Mental health treatment
    • Ages Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
    • Gender Female Male
    • 3Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
    • Merakey Parkside Recovery Philadelphia1
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    Merakey Parkside Recovery
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    5000 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 215-879-6116 x229
    Merakey Parkside Recovery is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They offer special programs for Adult men, Adult women, Court referrals, Past domestic violence, Past sexual abuse, Past trauma, Mental health disorders, HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum, Seniors and Young adults. They do not provide payment assistance. They do not provide a sliding fee scale. They provide medication-based treatments.
    • Available Services Transitional services Recovery support services Treats alcohol use disorder Treats opioid use disorder Mental health treatment
    • Ages Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
    • Gender Female Male
    • 3Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
    • Northeast Treatment Centers Wharton Center Residential Rehab Philadelphia Photo1
    • Northeast Treatment Centers Net Steps Philadelphia1
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    • Northeast Treatment Centers Net Steps Philadelphia2
    Northeast Treatment Centers - NET Bridge
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    2205 Bridge Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137 215-831-6001
    NET Centers offers comprehensive outpatient and intensive outpatient programs for addiction recovery, focusing on therapy, peer support, and medication-assisted treatment options such as methadone and buprenorphine. Trauma-informed care and tailored support address mental health, family needs, and substance use disorders. Patients highlight life-saving support and compassionate staff. LGBTQIA+ inclusive, the facility provides culturally sensitive, holistic care for adults and families seeking recovery solutions.
    • Available Services Transitional services Recovery support services Treats alcohol use disorder Treats opioid use disorder Mental health treatment
    • Ages Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
    • Gender Female Male
    • 3Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
  • Kensington Hospital Methadone Maintenance Program Op Philadelphia 1
    Kensington Hospital - Methadone Maintenance Program/OP
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    2100 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-426-8100 x7001
    Kensington Hospital - Methadone Maintenance Program/OP is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They do not provide payment assistance. They do not provide a sliding fee scale. They provide medication-based treatments.
    • Available Services Transitional services Recovery support services Treats opioid use disorder
    • Ages Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
    • Gender Female Male
    • 4Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
    • Family Center Of Thomas Jefferson 1
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    Family Center of Thomas Jefferson Univ - Specialized Program for Preg Women
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    1233 Locust Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-955-8577
    Family Center of Thomas Jefferson Univ - Specialized Program for Preg Women is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They offer special programs for Adult women, Court referrals, Past domestic violence, Past sexual abuse, Past trauma, Mental health disorders, HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum, Veterans and Pain management. They do not provide payment assistance. They do not provide a sliding fee scale. They provide medication-based treatments.
    • Available Services Transitional services Recovery support services Treats alcohol use disorder Treats opioid use disorder Mental health treatment
    • Ages Seniors (Ages 65+) Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
    • Gender Female
    • 3Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
  • SOAR Corporation
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    655 Louis Drive, Warminster, PA 18974 215-444-0808
    SOAR Corporation is located in Warminster, Pennsylvania. They offer special programs for Adult men, Adult women, Past domestic violence, Past sexual abuse, Past trauma, Mental health disorders, HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum, Seniors and Young adults. They do not provide payment assistance. They do not provide a sliding fee scale. They provide medication-based treatments.
    • Available Services Transitional services Recovery support services Treats opioid use disorder Mental health treatment
    • Ages Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
    • Gender Female Male
    • 3Accreditation(s)
    • Medication
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  • PA Associates LLC - DBA Mount Pocono Medical
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    1151 Pocono Boulevard, Unit 3, Mount Pocono, PA 18344 570-839-7247
    PA Associates LLC - DBA Mount Pocono Medical is located in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. They offer special programs for Adult men and Adult women. They do not provide payment assistance. They do not provide a sliding fee scale. They provide medication-based treatments.
    • Available Services Transitional services Recovery support services Treats opioid use disorder
    • Detox For Opioids
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    • 3Accreditation(s)
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  • Montgomery County Recovery Center - Resources for Human Development
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    316 Dekalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401 610-272-3710 x201
    Montgomery County Recovery Center - Resources for Human Development is located in Norristown, Pennsylvania. They offer special programs for Adult women, Past domestic violence, Past sexual abuse, Past trauma, Mental health disorders and Pregnant/postpartum. They do not provide payment assistance. They do not provide a sliding fee scale. They provide medication-based treatments.
    • Available Services Transitional services Recovery support services Treats opioid use disorder
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Compare accredited rehab centers in Bethlehem. Browse a wide range of drug and alcohol treatment options, including inpatient centers, outpatient centers, detox centers, methadone clinics, support groups, and counseling options.

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This page brings together facility research completed by the Start Your Recovery research team. Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

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Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

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These data help us develop a Trust Score for each facility—a simple letter grade that helps you assess how much confidence to place in a facility based on the information available to us. Trust Score considers accreditation, operating history, notable recognition, and concerns identified during our background check. Our Trust Score is an objective rating that is never influenced by advertiser payment. Learn more about our Trust Score methodology.

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Ultimately, the question isn’t “What’s the best rehab?” but rather, “What’s the best treatment for me?” Work with a qualified clinician to use the guidance here to make the right treatment.

The right program may depend on:

  • Type of care: Determine if inpatient, outpatient, withdrawal management, and/or medication treatment is right for you.
  • Offerings: Make sure the program caters to both your condition, as well as your unique needs and lived experience.
  • Program length: More severe challenges may take longer. Programs should allow patients to stay as long as it is clinically appropriate. No program should discharge a patient based on an arbitrary fixed length of stay. Avoid any program that calls itself a “28-day” or “30-day” rehab. The length of stay should be unique to each patient’s needs.
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Learn more about choosing the right addiction treatment program.

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Get an independent assessment of your treatment needs by a clinician who has experience in substance use problems but is not connected with or employed by a treatment center. They will help you decide between treatment options including:

Outpatient treatment. Patients live at home and go to a clinic or facility regularly for sessions with addiction treatment professionals. 

Residential treatment: Patients stay at a residential facility with 24-hour supervision. Different residential programs vary in the intensity of services that they provide. All are staffed 24/7. Some, but not all residential facilities, also provide nursing care and have an on-call physician or advanced practice provider (such as a nurse practitioner). 

Hospital inpatient treatment: Patients stay at a hospital facility and receive intensive and highly structured care for addiction and other medical problems. Nursing services are available 24/7. In addition, a physician or advanced practice provider is typically available on-site 24/7.

Withdrawal management: Formerly known as “detox,” (a term that has fallen out of favor due to stigma). Supervised withdrawal from drug or alcohol use. 

Medication: Medication treatment for substance use disorders, combined with behavioral therapies and counseling, can reduce your withdrawal symptoms and cravings to sustain your recovery. Evidence-based guidelines recommend that FDA-approved medications for addiction treatment be offered at all levels of care, including outpatient, residential, inpatient, and withdrawal management.

There are also many non-clinical pathways to recovery as well, such as peer support groups and recovery housing. These supports can also be combined with clinical services. Learn more about the many pathways to recovery.

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