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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Baart Programs Durham	800 N Mangum St Durham, NC 27701	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
CAARE -The Healing Center	214 Broadway Street Durham, NC 27701	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareSober Living+1
Duke Psychiatry at Civitan Building	2213 Elba Street Durham, NC 27705	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Eleanor Health	2402 South Miami Boulevard Durham, NC 27703	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
RI International – Durham Recovery Response Center	309 Crutchfield Street Durham, NC 27704	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox+1	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers	1820 James Street Durham, NC 27707	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Structure House	3017 Pickett Road Durham, NC 27705	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis+3
Freedom House Recovery Center, Inc.	104 New Stateside Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27516	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care Inpatient
The UNC Family Medicine Center at Chapel Hill	590 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Outpatient
Healing Transitions	3304 Glen Royal Rd Raleigh, NC 27617	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Healing Transitions Womens Campus	3304 Glen Royal Road Raleigh, NC 27617	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care Inpatient
Carolina Behavioral Care Centers	209 Millstone Drive Hillsborough, NC 27278	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Outpatient
R.J. Blackley ADATC	100 West H Street Butner, NC 27509	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientPHP+1
The Carter Clinic, P.A.	4009 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Healing Transitions Men Campus	1251 Goode Street Raleigh, NC 27603	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Durham, NC

You’ll find a strong network of detox services in Durham made up of specialized private facilities and publicly funded programs.

Facility licensing in Durham is overseen by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR). The county’s Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organization (LME/MCO) is Alliance Health. This organization coordinates care for Medicaid recipients and uninsured residents.

Durham is home to renowned programs like the Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers (TROSA) which offers a multiyear, peer residential treatment option. Facilities like Freedom House Recovery Center provide crisis units and detoxification services to meet your immediate needs.

Outpatient options include BAART Programs that provide medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder. And Duke University Hospital system offers services that include emergency stabilization.

GoDurham bus routes can help you access treatment throughout the city.

Recent local initiatives are focused on further expanding access to care. County officials are utilizing opioid settlement funds to strengthen Durham’s addiction treatment infrastructure.

The county also features integrated harm reduction networks. As part of this network, the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition operates a syringe exchange in Durham.

Another initiative that has removed barriers to treatment is the expansion of North Carolina’s Medicaid. It now covers more adults aged 19 to 64, which gives thousands of Durham residents access to detox and MAT services.

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Paying for Detox in Durham

Your cost for drug detox in Durham varies based on several factors. What’s important to understand is that financial solutions are available that allow you to access quality care.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Durham?

Your final cost of detox in Durham is based on the level of care you choose, the severity of your withdrawal symptoms and the treatment setting. The length of your stay and your medication needs can also affect the total cost. Insurance and publicly funded programs can reduce your out of pocket expenses.

Choosing outpatient MAT can also reduce costs. These programs can also allow you to manage recovery while maintaining your work or family responsibilities. The cost of outpatient MAT is affected by what medication is prescribed.

Medical Detox: $133,000

Medical Detox

Inpatient Detox: $15,000

Inpatient Rehab

Outpatient Detox: $6,000

Outpatient Rehab

MAT: $7,000

Methadone Treatment

Does Private Insurance Cover Detox in Durham?

Private insurance companies must comply with the Affordable Care Act. This means that mental health and substance abuse treatment coverage must be comparable to other health benefits.

States and individual insurance companies determine exactly what’s covered. The North Carolina Department of Insurance oversees insurance programs to ensure they comply.

You can check your coverage and network status at the healthcare marketplace online. The most common commercial insurance companies in North Carolina include:

Medicare and Medicaid in Durham

Medicare

Medicare covers inpatient and outpatient detox in Durham. It also covers services like methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone under Medicare Part B. Your copays and deductibles depend on your treatment setting, the services you receive and your plan.

Medicaid

North Carolina Medicaid covers detox for drug or alcohol withdrawal. Recent state expansion of the program has broadened eligibility for adults ages 19 to 64. Alliance Health manages Medicaid behavioral health services in Durham County. These services encompass inpatient, outpatient and medication assisted treatment programs.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Don’t let cost be the reason you don’t access drug or alcohol detox in Durham. You have several options to cover the costs of addiction treatment, even without health insurance:

Sliding Scale Payment Systems

Many treatment providers like Freedom House Recovery Center offer a sliding fee scale based on your income to help you afford detox and crisis services.

Nonprofits and Charities

Durham is home to Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers (TROSA). This is an innovative nonprofit program that provides free housing, health services and vocational training to individuals in recovery.

Local Government Programs

Behavioral health and substance use disorder services are available to uninsured and underinsured Durham residents through state and local government funds managed by the Alliance Health LME/MCO.

Veterans Programs

If you’re part of the large veteran population in the Triangle area, you can access detox treatment through the Durham VA Medical Center on Erwin Road.

Durham, North Carolina Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR)

This division is the primary North Carolina licensing authority for substance use disorder treatment facilities. DHSR inspects, licenses and monitors residential treatment providers to ensure they comply with all state statutes.

Website: https://info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/

Alliance Health (LME/MCO)

Alliance Health is the Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organization for Durham County. It manages publicly funded behavioral health services, contracts directly with local detox providers and performs reviews and quality monitoring.

Website: https://www.alliancehealthplan.org/

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)

The NCDHHS oversees Medicaid, the DHSR and the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services. It coordinates the state’s response to the opioid epidemic and funds community treatment.

Website: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Durham

Medication assisted treatment (MAT) in Durham is regulated at both the federal and state levels. Oversight focuses primarily on the controlled substances that are used to treat opioid use disorder.

MAT involving opioids must comply with SAMHSA’s Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) rules under 42 CFR Part 8 and DEA controlled substance regulations. MAT providers in North Carolina must align with both state DHHS and federal standards. Counseling and behavioral therapy are expected components of comprehensive MAT.

Buprenorphine

You can access buprenorphine in Durham through outpatient providers and telehealth. Providers in office based settings can prescribe the medication. This provides a flexible and highly accessible option for Durham residents to manage withdrawal symptoms.

Methadone

Methadone is strictly regulated. It can only be dispensed through state certified Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) like BAART Programs in Durham. You typically must visit the clinic daily at first. This treatment is fully covered under NC Medicaid.

Naltrexone

Naltrexone is unrestricted and non addictive. It requires no special licensing, which makes it common in primary care and diversion programs. It’s available in pill form or as a monthly injection (Vivitrol). It’s highly effective for both opioid and alcohol use disorders and is covered by Medicaid.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Durham

You’ll find an active harm reduction network in Durham that’s focused on preventing overdose, reducing infectious disease and keeping people who use drugs safe. Community organizations and public health agencies across the region provide free naloxone, safer use supplies and health education to help you acheive long term recovery.

These services play a critical role in overdose prevention and often serve as a bridge to detox, medication assisted treatment and long term sobriety.

North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC)

nchrc.org

Syringe Exchange Mobile Delivery Naloxone Distribution Peer Support

Here you can get peer support, clean syringes and naloxone. They have a syringe exchange site on N. Elizabeth St. in Durham as well as mobile exchange services.

Durham County Department of Public Health

dconc.gov

Naloxone Distribution Health Education HIV/STI Testing

This department provides naloxone distribution, health education and HIV/STI testing. They also offer referrals for other services.

Student Health Action Coalition (SHAC)

med.unc.edu/shac

Narcan Syringe Disposal Naloxone Hygiene Supplies

Here you can access harm reduction supplies, syringe disposal, naloxone and basic wound care. The coalition is run by health science students in the neighboring Chapel Hill/Carrboro area.

Durham County Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

dconc.gov

Emergency Overdose Reversal Life-Saving Naloxone

This organization provides emergency overdose reversal and collaborates with local health groups to track hot spots and connect survivors to resources.

Detox Statistics in Durham, North Carolina

Durham’s overdose battle is driven largely by synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Recent data confirms the coninued need for accessible detox and treatment services in the county.

Durham's Recent Overdose Data

The county recorded 267 opioid related emergency visits in 2023. North Carolina’s overdose rate in 2024 had reached 26.6 per 100,000 residents. That translates to nearly 3,000 lives lost to substance use each year.

EMS Stats in 2021

EMS teams in Durham responded to more than 850 opioid overdoses in 2021. And that number is a 75% increase from the previous year.

Fentanyl Leads Overdoses Statewide

Statewide and local hospital data from 2023 reveals that fentanyl remains the most common drug class driving opioid overdose emergency department visits.

FAQs About Detox in Durham, NC

How do I get into state-funded detox in Durham without insurance?

You can access state funded treatment through Alliance Health, which is the local managed care organization for Durham County. You must contact Alliance Health directly to undergo a screening which will connect you to contracted, publicly funded detox facilities based on availability.

Does North Carolina Medicaid cover methadone treatment in Durham?

Yes. Medicaid fully covers MAT including methadone. You can get methadone treatment at certified opioid treatment programs with very low copays.

Are there long-term residential rehabs in Durham?

Yes. Durham is home to TROSA. This is an award winning residential program that provides comprehensive care including housing, vocational training and clinical services. If offers a full continuum of care following initial detox.

Is naloxone (Narcan) legally protected in North Carolina?

Yes. North Carolina has a Good Samaritan/Naloxone Access Law. This protects you from prosecution for small amounts of drug possession if you call 911 during an overdose. This encourages people to seek medical help without fear of arrest.

What is a Medicaid "Tailored Plan" for addiction treatment?

Medicaid Tailored Plans are designed for individuals who are experiencing severe mental health or substance use disorders. They provide intensive outpatient care, enhanced services and targeted case management. These plans are managed by Alliance Health.

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