Explore American Addiction Centers: Reviews, Insurance, Locations

Is American Addiction Centers the right fit for you?

American Addiction Centers offers a full continuum of care for substance use, treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions, and specialized programming like the Salute to Recovery track for military veterans. Treatment commonly includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused EMDR, medication management, and holistic and creative therapies. Some locations also provide equine-assisted therapy.

American Addiction Centers may be a good fit if you…

• Need evidence-based substance use care with a clear step-down pathway

• Want access to co-occurring mental health treatment with integrated psychiatric services

• Are a veteran seeking dedicated, trauma-informed care

• Wish to explore holistic, creative, and equine-assisted therapy options

• Are open to clinical care and medication management, when appropriate

American Addiction Centers may not be a good fit if you…

• Need hospital-based inpatient care for an immediate medical or psychiatric crisis

• Are seeking an adolescent-specific treatment program

• Want a self-directed, low-structure approach

• Aren’t open to therapy and recovery programming

• Want care in a state where American Addiction Centers doesn’t currently operate

American Addiction Centers Reviews

Across American Addiction Centers locations, over 6,400 Google reviews average about 4.43 out of 5 stars. Clients most often point to supportive staff, structured programming, and meaningful personal growth during treatment. Some reviews note areas to improve, including communication, consistency, and facility upkeep.

• Staff & Care Experience (90% positive): Many clients describe staff as respectful, attentive, and genuinely invested in their recovery, with regular check-ins and dependable support. A smaller number mention inconsistent interactions with certain staff members or staffing gaps at times.
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (95% positive): Reviews frequently credit the program with helping people build coping skills, change thinking patterns, and maintain sobriety after discharge. 
• Support & Community (90% positive): Clients often describe a strong sense of peer support, group connection, and alumni involvement that helps sustain motivation beyond treatment. Some suggest clearer structure or expectations. 
• Facility & Environment (85% positive): Many reviews mention a clean setting with meals and spaces that support daily routines. Some clients report concerns about shared amenities. 
• Access & Process (65% positive): Several clients appreciate help with coordination, scheduling, and next steps in care. Others describe administrative issues. 

How Much Does American Addiction Centers Cost?

Your cost depends on your insurance benefits, level of care, and length of treatment. American Addiction Centers is in network with many major insurers (varies by location). Most people pay far less than the posted “sticker price” once insurance or financial assistance is applied.

Call your plan and the facility to confirm in-network status and any prior authorization, and request a written estimate before admission. If you’re paying out of pocket, self-pay and payment assistance are available.

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Medical Leadership

Meet the clinicians guiding American Addiction Centers’ care across the country:

Dr. Lawrence Weinstein, MD, ABHM, FASAM, FAMA

Chief Medical Officer

Physician executive and addiction psychiatry leader with over 20 years of managed behavioral healthcare experience; board certified in psychiatry/neurology and addiction medicine.

Christopher McCoy, RN

Corporate Director of Nursing

Multi-state licensed RN and behavioral health leader with over 20 years of healthcare experience; specializes in geriatric care and complex care coordination for vulnerable populations, with deep expertise teaching Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) in hospital settings.