Worcester, MA Drug Rehab Centers - Inpatient, Outpatient, Detox and Free Treatment

Worcester, Massachusetts Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers

Worcester: An Economic Pressure Cooker

Known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth" because of its proximity to the center of Massachusetts, Worcester is only about 40 miles from Boston, and like much of the rest of the United States, it has been absolutely ravaged by the scourge of opioid addiction sweeping the country.

The state of Massachusetts at large has acutely felt the effects of the opioid crisis--currently clocking one of the highest rates of opioid abuse in the country--and the state's addiction numbers have nearly doubled over a 4-year timeframe. In 2016, Massachusetts emergency medical services received 1,694 calls related to opioid overdoses. So while the state at large isn't that well off in terms of substance abuse, the city of Worcester is fighting an even tougher battle because of some key economic factors. Worcester reports that about 20 percent of its residents are living below the federal poverty line. And, roughly 1/4 of Worcester residents qualify for public assistance, which is twice the rate for Massachusetts as a whole. With a 7 percent unemployment rate, Worcester also has rather troubling education statistics, as residents have a lower overall graduation rate in the city than does the rest of the state at large. All of these economic and educational factors can affect the rate of drug abuse, as well as poor mental health across the community and elevated rates of crime. (The rate of violent crime in Worcester is double the state average, and residents of Worcester report having far worse mental health than people in the rest of the state.)

Knowing all of this, it's no surprise that addiction treatment admissions are higher in Worcester than for Massachusetts overall, with 683 out of every 100,000 residents being admitted for alcohol addiction treatment and 1,703 Worcester residents out of every 100,000 being admitted for heroin. So, what's the solution? An Opioid Task Force for Central Massachusetts has been formed to bring together government leaders, law enforcement, health-care professionals, and families to respond to the growing problems of opioid addiction and overdose deaths. We can only hope their efforts will prevail.

The city of Worcester, Massachusetts has a population of 173,950. If you or a family member are are battling an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, there are 57 alcohol and drug treatment programs locally and in the surrounding areas just waiting for you to call and to say that you need help.

Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service Settings and Treatment Approaches in Worcester, MA.

There are so many individuals here addicted to alcohol and drugs that do not know how to improve their current situation. We are here to ensure that those people needing help for their alcohol and drug addiction are aware that there are alcohol and drug rehab programs that serve the area. These are some of the types of treatment centers available: short term treatment facilities, inpatient rehab facilities, long term rehab programs, outpatient substance abuse treatment services, inpatient detoxification facilities and other options. These substance abuse treatment centers here provide several different types of treatment such as cognitive/behavior therapy, matrix model, contingency management/motivational incentive, group therapy, vocational rehabilitation services, motivational interviewing and others.

Special Programs for Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Forms of Payment Accepted

Because addiction treatment is not a "one size fits all situation", programs here offer special programs for self-help groups, legal advocacy, aftercare/continuing care, child care for clients children, seniors or older adults, co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, and others. Addiction treatment can be paid for in several different ways such as private medical insurance, private pay, sliding fee scale, military insurance, county or local government funds, access to recovery (atr) voucher and other methods of payment in the listings below that service the area.

Living in Worcester with a drug and/or alcohol problem is not necessary, there are drug and alcohol rehab centers that can give you the help you need to start on the road to recovery.