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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
ARC Arizona Rehab Campus Tucson	6944 East Tanque Verde Road Tucson, AZ 85715	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPOutpatient+3
Arizona Addiction Treatment	6262 East Broadway Road Mesa, AZ 85206	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care PHPOutpatientAftercare+3
Aurora Behavioral Health System Tempe	6350 South Maple Avenue Tempe, AZ 85283	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientPHP+1
BHG—Tempe Treatment Center	2123 East Southern Avenue Tempe, AZ 85282	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Buena Vista Drug & Alcohol Recovery Center of Tucson	5151 E Pima St Tucson, AZ 85712	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientIntensive Outpatient
Buena Vista Health and Recovery Chandler	3033 S Arizona Ave Chandler, AZ 85286	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Calvary Healing Center Phoenix	720 East Montebello Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85014	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPOutpatient+2
Camelback Recovery Papago	6025 E Windsor Ave Scottsdale, AZ 85257	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Canyon Vista Recovery Center	860 North Center Street Mesa, AZ 85201	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+3
Center for Behavioral Health Tucson	2437 North Stone Avenue Tucson, AZ 85705	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) Corazón	3216 W Van Buren St Phoenix, AZ 85009	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Community Medical Services – Cactus Road	2806 W Cactus Rd Phoenix, AZ 85029	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Community Medical Services Glendale	5002 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Community Medical Services on Broadway	6802 E Broadway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85710	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Copper Springs	10550 W McDowell Rd Avondale, AZ 85392	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Crossroads Phoenix	2002 E Osborn Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Decision Point Center	505 Whipple Street Prescott, AZ 86301	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+2
Desert Mountain Health	6613 North Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85250	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+1
Gallus Medical Detox Centers – Phoenix	4326 North 75th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85251	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Outpatient
HonorHealth McDowell Road	10320 W McDowell Rd Avondale, AZ 85392	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Arizona

Arizona licenses and inspects every detox and withdrawal management facility through the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Division of Public Health Licensing, under Arizona Administrative Code Title 9, Chapter 10.

Residential detox is regulated under Article 10 and outpatient programs under Article 14, and Arizona does not require a Certificate of Need to open a program. Publicly funded care runs through AHCCCS, the state Medicaid program, which contracts with managed care plans such as Mercy Care and Arizona Complete Health.

Two forces shape the search for care here. The first is the drug supply. Illicit fentanyl pressed into counterfeit pills is cheap and widespread, and methamphetamine is now involved in a majority of fatal overdoses statewide, which makes medically supervised withdrawal especially important for the mixed-substance use common in Arizona.

The second is a hard lesson in oversight. Between 2019 and 2023, a Medicaid fraud scheme estimated at more than $2.5 billion exploited AHCCCS through sham sober living homes, targeting Native Americans and leaving many people displaced. In 2023, AHCCCS suspended payments to hundreds of providers, and in 2025 Governor Katie Hobbs signed a law tightening sober living home regulation.

For anyone comparing programs, the practical takeaway is to confirm current ADHS licensure before admission. Verifying a facility’s license is a core part of choosing a detox center you can trust, and ADHS publishes the AZ Care Check tool for exactly that purpose.

Paying for Detox in Arizona

Paying for detox in Arizona depends on the level of care you need and how it is financed. Costs differ sharply between hospital-based, residential, and outpatient programs, and they fall considerably once private insurance, AHCCCS, Medicare, or sliding-scale assistance is applied. Most Arizonans do not pay the full price out of pocket.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Arizona?

The cost of detox in Arizona is driven by the setting, the severity of withdrawal, the length of stay, and any medications required. A short medically managed stay costs far more per day than office-based outpatient care.

The figures below are full cash-pay (self-pay) rates before insurance, AHCCCS, Medicare, or other aid; people with coverage typically pay a fraction of these amounts. For a fuller breakdown of what shapes these numbers, see our guide to how much detox costs.

$140,000

Medical Detox

$50,000

Inpatient Rehab

$8,000

Outpatient Rehab

$7,000

Methadone Treatment

Medicare and Medicaid in Arizona

Medicare

Medicare covers medically supervised detox in Arizona under Part A for inpatient hospital care and Part B for outpatient services. Part B also covers opioid treatment program services, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Copays, deductibles, and covered days depend on the setting and your specific plan, so verifying benefits before admission is wise.

Medicaid

AHCCCS, Arizona’s Medicaid program, covers a full range of substance use services for eligible low-income residents, including medically supervised detox, residential treatment, outpatient care, and medication-assisted treatment. Benefits are delivered through contracted health plans such as Mercy Care and Arizona Complete Health. Eligibility is income-based, and you can apply online at healthearizonaplus.gov.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Cost should not keep anyone in Arizona from starting detox safely. Several pathways help people pay for care without private insurance:

Sliding Scale Payment Systems

Federally Qualified Health Centers and community providers such as Terros Health, CODAC, and El Rio Health set fees on an income-based sliding scale, regardless of insurance status.

Nonprofit and Community Providers

Statewide nonprofits, including Community Bridges, Inc. and Terros Health, operate crisis stabilization and substance use programs that serve people regardless of ability to pay.

Tribal Funding

The Indian Health Service, tribally operated health programs, and the AHCCCS American Indian Health Program fund detox and treatment for Native American residents across Arizona’s 22 tribal nations.

Veterans Programs

Eligible veterans can access medically supervised detox and MAT at no cost through the Phoenix VA Health Care System and the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System.

Arizona Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)

The Arizona Department of Health Services, through its Division of Public Health Licensing and Bureau of Residential Facilities Licensing, licenses and inspects all detox, residential, and outpatient substance use programs under Arizona Administrative Code Title 9, Chapter 10. ADHS also publishes AZ Care Check, a public tool for verifying a facility’s license and inspection history.

Website: https://www.azdhs.gov

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)

AHCCCS is Arizona’s Medicaid agency and the single largest payer for substance use treatment in the state. It registers and contracts providers, sets coverage policy for detox and medication-assisted treatment, and administers care through managed care plans. After the sober living fraud scheme, AHCCCS added provider screening and billing safeguards.

Website: https://www.azahcccs.gov

Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

This board licenses and disciplines the individual behavioral health professionals who staff Arizona detox and treatment programs, including licensed counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and substance abuse counselors. Its oversight complements ADHS facility licensing by holding clinicians to statewide education, examination, and ethics standards.

Website: https://azbbhe.us

SAMHSA and the DEA (Federal OTP Oversight)

Methadone and other opioid treatment program services carry federal oversight in addition to state licensing. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration certifies opioid treatment programs under 42 CFR Part 8, and the Drug Enforcement Administration registers programs that dispense controlled medications. Both apply to Arizona’s methadone clinics.

Website: https://www.samhsa.gov

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Arizona

Medication-assisted treatment in Arizona is regulated at both the federal and state levels. Opioid treatment programs must meet SAMHSA certification under 42 CFR Part 8 and DEA registration, while ADHS licenses the facilities and the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners oversees clinical staff. AHCCCS covers all three primary medication-assisted treatment options without prior authorization, which has widened access statewide.

Buprenorphine

Prescribed in office-based settings by DEA-registered providers and increasingly through telehealth, buprenorphine (often as Suboxone or Sublocade) is the most accessible MAT option in Arizona. Telehealth prescribing has been vital for rural counties far from a clinic, and AHCCCS and most commercial plans cover it.

Methadone

Methadone is dispensed only through SAMHSA-certified opioid treatment programs, not retail pharmacies, and typically requires daily on-site dosing. Arizona’s program network is concentrated in the Phoenix and Tucson metros, with slower expansion into rural and tribal areas. AHCCCS covers methadone across its contracted health plans.

Naltrexone

Naltrexone carries no special licensing requirement and is prescribed in standard outpatient settings across Arizona. The monthly injectable form, Vivitrol, is widely used for both opioid and alcohol use disorder because it does not require daily dosing. AHCCCS and most private insurers in the state cover it.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Arizona

Arizona’s harm reduction network expanded sharply after 2021, when the state legalized syringe service programs (SB 1250) and fentanyl test strips (SB 1486); pharmacists can also dispense naloxone without a prescription under a statewide standing order. Because illicit fentanyl drives most fatal overdoses here, the organizations below focus on free naloxone, drug checking, and safer-use supplies, and often serve as a first bridge to detox and treatment.

Sonoran Prevention Works

https://spwaz.org

Naloxone distribution and Naloxone by Mail Syringe service programs Fentanyl test strips HIV and hepatitis C testing Overdose response training

Sonoran Prevention Works is Arizona’s largest statewide harm reduction nonprofit and led the campaign to legalize syringe services. It operates outreach across multiple counties and mails naloxone to residents who live outside its in-person sites.

Shot in the Dark

https://www.sitdaz.org

Sterile syringes and safe disposal Naloxone / Narcan Drug checking supplies Wound care Referrals to treatment

Shot in the Dark is a peer-led, all-volunteer harm reduction group serving people who use drugs across Maricopa County. It runs six weekly sites in high-need areas and provides supplies and non-judgmental support with no ID required.

Arizona Department of Health Services Naloxone Program

https://www.azdhs.gov/opioid/

Free naloxone for organizations Fentanyl test strips and drug disposal bags OARLine support at 1-888-688-4222 Statewide opioid data dashboards

ADHS supplies free naloxone to law enforcement, hospitals, shelters, and community organizations statewide, and runs the OARLine, a confidential opioid assistance and referral line.

Maricopa County Department of Public Health

https://www.maricopa.gov/5833/Substance-Use

Naloxone access and training Fentanyl test strip information Syringe service program guidance Local overdose data and referrals

Home to most of Arizona’s population, the Maricopa County public health department distributes naloxone, publishes local overdose data, and connects residents to syringe services and treatment referrals throughout the Phoenix metro area.

Detox Statistics in Arizona

Arizona’s overdose picture remains among the most severe in the country, shaped by a border-adjacent drug supply that increasingly mixes fentanyl with methamphetamine. The figures below show why medically supervised detox matters so much here.

Arizona Bucked the National Trend in 2025

While US overdose deaths fell roughly 14% in 2025, Arizona was one of only three states where deaths rose 10% or more, according to CDC provisional data. The national decline has not yet reached Arizona. CDC National Center for Health Statistics, 2026

Fentanyl in 59% of Maricopa County Overdose Deaths

In 2024, fentanyl was involved in 59% of fatal overdoses in Maricopa County, home to most Arizonans, and methamphetamine in 67%. Mixed fentanyl and stimulant use is now the norm in the state’s largest county. Maricopa County Department of Public Health, 2024

Overdose Rate Well Above the National Average

In 2024, fentanyl and other synthetic opioids were involved in about 60% of Arizona overdose deaths, and the state’s overdose death rate ran roughly 41% higher than the US rate overall, based on CDC data. CDC Drug Overdose Data

FAQs About Detox in Arizona

Does AHCCCS cover detox in Arizona?

Yes, AHCCCS, Arizona’s Medicaid program, covers medically supervised detox, residential treatment, outpatient care, and medication-assisted treatment for eligible low-income residents. Services are delivered through contracted health plans such as Mercy Care and Arizona Complete Health. You can check eligibility and apply online at healthearizonaplus.gov.

How do I know if an Arizona detox center is legitimate?

Confirm the facility holds a current license from the Arizona Department of Health Services before admission. ADHS publishes the AZ Care Check tool so you can verify licensure and view inspection history. This step is especially important given Arizona’s recent sober living home fraud enforcement.

Is it safe to detox from alcohol or benzodiazepines at home?

Not without medical guidance. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can cause seizures and other life-threatening complications, particularly after long or heavy use. A medically supervised program manages these risks safely. If you are unsure whether you need inpatient detox, ask a provider for an assessment first.

Where can I get free naloxone in Arizona?

Naloxone is free and widely available in Arizona. Sonoran Prevention Works offers it in person and by mail, ADHS supplies it to community organizations statewide, and pharmacists can dispense it without a prescription under a standing order. Many plans, including AHCCCS, cover it at no cost.

What should I do after detox in Arizona?

Detox manages physical withdrawal but is only the first step. Most clinicians recommend continuing into residential treatment, a partial hospitalization program, or intensive outpatient care, followed by ongoing MAT or counseling. Arizona providers can coordinate this transition and connect you with aftercare that supports long-term recovery.

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