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A Guide to Drug & Alcohol Rehab: Montgomery, AL

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Montgomery, Alabama Substance Abuse Trends

The Alabama Epidemiological Profile: Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drugs Usage and Abuse 2020 places Montgomery County within Region 3 in the state for classification purposes. Residents in Region 3 reportedly had some of the lowest rates of alcohol misuse and dependency in the state while, combined with Region 2, adult residents had the highest percentage of misuse and dependency of illicit drugs in the past year. Residents in Region 3 reported the highest rates of needing but not receiving treatment for their past-year illicit drug use as well at 2.4 percent.

In the Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (GC HIDTA), which includes counties in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama, methamphetamine is the largest drug threat in the region. Right behind methamphetamine, fentanyl and opioids pose the greatest threat to this area, followed by marijuana and cocaine.

Similar to most areas of the country, Alabama is experiencing the opioid epidemic on a daily basis. Between 2021 and 2022, emergency department visits related to opioid overdose spiked significantly with more than 450 people being admitted throughout the state. Additionally, the state of Alabama had a much higher prescribing rate of opioids in 2020 than the national average, with 80.4 opioid prescriptions per every 100 people. The national average was 43.3 opioid prescriptions per every 100 people.

Resources for Substance Abuse Treatment in Alabama & Montgomery

Public treatment services (including Montgomery County drug addiction services) are provided in state-run facilities and contracted out to local community-based providers. ADMH distributes federal funding provided by the Substance Abuse Block Grant (SABG) for prevention, treatment, and substance abuse recovery support services in Alabama. The Division of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services within the ADMH ensures comprehensive and integrated treatment for mental illness, substance abuse, and co-occurring substance misuse and mental health disorders.

Public treatment services in Alabama are provided on an as-needed basis, and residents may qualify for reduced, low-cost, or free services depending on financial status and family size. In Montgomery, Alabama, the Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority(MAMHA) is the public, nonprofit organization that serves as the Community Mental Health Center for Montgomery, Elmore, Lowndes, and Autauga counties.

Community service providers offer local treatment services, and ADMH hosts a list of Points of Contact with phone numbers for treatment referrals and options based on the county in which a person resides.

The ADMH Substance Abuse Provider Directory also lists public services and providers by Alabama county, including details on what they provide and the type of funding used. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) hosts a Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator to help individuals find local treatment resources that are recognized by the state as well. Private behavioral health treatment programs are licensed by the state and overseen by ADMH as well. These facilities often provide a wide range of comprehensive services and treatment options.

Links for Local Treatment and Additional Resources

Nonprofit organizations, state and local government agencies, community-based providers, and private facilities all offer mental health and addiction treatment services to residents in Montgomery, Alabama.

Links for local resources are listed here:

2-1-1 Connects Alabama: This is a free and confidential telephone referral service that works as an initial point of contact platform to help Alabama residents find and obtain local mental health and/or addiction treatment services.
Alabama Possible: This nonprofit, statewide organization seeks to reduce the poverty level and help all Alabama residents reach their full and prosperous potential.
NAMI Alabama: This grassroots advocacy group helps to reduce stigma surrounding mental health and improve resources for families and individuals with behavioral health needs.
Alabama Tobacco Quitline: This group helps Alabama residents to stop using tobacco through coaching, referrals, and educational information.
Central Alabama Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Residents wishing to abstain from alcohol and drugs can attend meetings and fellowship opportunities through this 12-Step peer support program.
River Region United Way: This advocacy group focuses on providing community resources, referrals, education, and social connections in an effort to enhance the local community.
Council on Substance Abuse (CASA) NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence): This private, nonprofit organization is a member of the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America (CADCA) and strives to promote better understanding of the preventable disease of addiction through educational, preventative, and supportive efforts.
Alabama Association of Addiction Counselors (AAAC): This group certifies and provides continuing education and information for treatment professionals within Alabama.

Addiction Treatment in Montgomery, Alabama

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Frequently Asked Questions

Montgomery offers outpatient treatment, co-occurring disorder treatment, and medication-assisted treatment through ADMH-contracted community providers. For residential and inpatient care, Oxford Treatment Center in Etta, MS, serves Montgomery residents with travel assistance.

Yes. Oxford is approximately 3.5 hours from Montgomery and serves patients from across Alabama and the South. Travel assistance and same-day admissions are available when clinically appropriate. Call .

Yes. Most health insurance plans cover addiction treatment under the ACA. TRICARE (Humana Military, East Region) and Alabama Medicaid also cover treatment. Oxford accepts Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, Humana, UHC/Optum, Ambetter, and others.

Free naloxone kits are available by mail from the Jefferson County Department of Health at jcdh.org/naloxone for anyone in Alabama. ADMH distributed 1,397 boxes in Montgomery County from November 2024 to October 2025. Naloxone is also available over the counter at pharmacies.

Yes. The VA Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System serves Montgomery-area veterans. Oxford Treatment Center's Salute to Recovery program is designed for veterans and first responders. TRICARE covers addiction treatment. The Opioid Council provides naloxone and overdose training at the Montgomery Day Reporting Center.

According to the Gulf Coast HIDTA 2024 Drug Threat Assessment, fentanyl and methamphetamine are virtually tied as the primary threats in Alabama. Prescription drug misuse, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana are also concerns. Emerging threats include xylazine and nitazines mixed into the drug supply.

The directory lists state-funded addiction treatment providers by Alabama county, including service types and funding sources. All listed providers offer sliding fee scale services based on income. Visit the ADMH website or call 2-1-1 Connects Alabama for referrals.

If a patient completes 90 consecutive days of recommended treatment at Oxford and experiences a relapse, they can return for 30 additional days of treatment at no extra cost. This reflects Oxford's commitment to long-term recovery outcomes.

Call any time. An admissions navigator will verify your insurance, explain treatment options, and coordinate travel from Montgomery. Same-day admissions are available when clinically appropriate.

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