Addiction & Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Washington DC
Local Resources & Information for Addiction Treatment
If you are in the Washington DC area and need help now
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Taking an integrative approach with medication assisted treatment, behavioral health, and holistic interventions, suffering from both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder can be treatable.
Medical Detox Program
As medication assisted detoxification, participants find drug and alcohol treatment easier to navigate with reduced symptoms.
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Residential Treatment
Staying at an inpatient drug rehab center enables participants to focus on recovery and healing from the inside out.
Partial Hospitalization Program
Primary treatment option for substance abuse, a PHP provides an inpatient level of care without patient treatment schedules.
Intensive Outpatient Programs
An IOP program offers mental health and substance abuse treatment on an outpatient treatment schedule to balance recovery and routine.
Outpatient Rehab Programs
Outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment offers practical strategies for relapse prevention, ongoing therapy, and transitional housing referrals.
How to Choose a Rehab Center in Washington DC
Look for a recovery center that offers personalized care perfectly blended with industry-leading interventions. They should provide:
- Individualized treatment plans
- An integrated approach to personal wellness
- Both inpatient and outpatient services
- Highly qualified providers
- A variety of holistic therapies (Music Therapy, Family Therapy, etc.)
- Healthcare insurance coverage
- Practical aftercare action plans
Sober Living Houses in Washington DC
Maintaining sobriety during mental health and addiction recovery is essential. Staying at an addiction treatment center or residential treatment facility is the best way to ensure you’re free to focus on your mental health issues and receive the behavioral health and disorder treatment you need.
Verify Your InsuranceCommunity Resources for Mental Health & Addiction
Our Washington DC area can get all the sober living help they need right here at home. With both inpatient rehab and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment services available, you can experience a safe and comfortable environment while you experience healing and recovery.
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous
- Find DDA meetings near me here.
SMART Recovery
- For a SMART Recovery meeting near me, see HERE for in-person and online options
Alcoholics Anonymous
- Find an AA meeting near me here.
Narcotics Anonymous
- Find an NA meeting near me here.
Narcan Classes and Overdose Prevention Training
- Find Narcan training near me here.
Local Stats You Need to Know
According to the National Drug Intelligence Center’s DC Drug Threat Assessment Update, cocaine accounts for 69 of 100,000 emergency room mentions, which is 14 more than the next drug, heroin.[1] Together, cocaine and heroin account for just over 91% of all drug-related federal sentences in the DC area.[2]
From November of 2021 to November of 2022, drug overdoses rose by over 8% in the District of Columbia[3] with fentanyl being present in over 96% over overdose deaths.[4] These are troubling numbers that all indicate a serious need for evidence-based treatment programs right in our own backyard.
Help for Addiction in Washington DC
If you or a loved one are in need of drug or alcohol recovery services, you don’t have to travel too far from the Washington DC area to find a treatment facility that offers evidence-based solutions to meet your needs. Call this helpline today to learn more.
Call TodayThere are a number of payment options to look into when considering a drug or alcohol rehab center in DC, including pre-negotiated coverage via employer insurance plans.
- Insurance coverage
- Private payment plans
- MedicAid and MediCare
- SAMHSA Grants
- State funding
- VA Grants
Frequently Asked Questions About Attending Rehab in Washington DC
What is the treatment approach for dual diagnosis?
An integrated approach that addresses both mental health and substance use needs.
What should be included in a drug treatment plan?
A comprehensive drug treatment plan should include individualized treatment plans, medication assisted treatment, mental health interventions, medication management, holistic therapies, short-term and long-term recovery goals, and an emergency action plan.
Which behaviors are most likely to indicate alcohol abuse?
- Copious amounts of time being spent on alcohol purchasing, consumption, or recovery
- Impaired judgment and reckless choices
- Financial strain due to alcohol spending
- Appetite changes
- Sleep disruption
- Irritability
Other Nearby Locations
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Other Nearby Locations
Emergency Services for Addiction in Washington DC
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007
202-444-2000
Open 24 hours
Howard University Hospital
2041 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20060
202-865-6100
Open 24 hours
Sibley Memorial Hospital
5255 Loughboro Rd NW NW, Washington, DC 20016
202-537-4000
Open 24 hours
Washington DC Police Department
300 Indiana Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
202-727-4383 or 911
DC Fire & EMS Station
2119 G St NW, Washington, DC 20037
202-673-3223
Open 24 Hours
Sober Activities in Washington DC
Take in the sights along the Constitution Gardens
Tour one of the many historic locations:
Check out the International Spy Museum or the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Explore the famous Library of Congress
Take a walk along the National Mall
Pack a picnic lunch and a book for an afternoon at the US Botanic Gardens
Sample the culturally diverse food scene
Try your hand at an Escape Room at The Escape Game
Sources:
[1]Dept. of Justice. (n.d.). Cocaine - District of columbia drug threat assessment update. Retrieved from https://www.justice.gov/archive/ndic/pubs4/4000/cocaine.htm on May 8, 2023
[2]Dept. of Justice. (n.d.). Cocaine - District of columbia drug threat assessment update. Retrieved from https://www.justice.gov/archive/ndic/pubs4/4000/cocaine.htm
[3]Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023b, April 12). Products - vital statistics rapid release - provisional drug overdose data. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/drug-overdose-data.htm on May 8, 2023
[4]Executive Office of the Mayor. Bowser administration recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day by promoting access to harm reduction tools and encouraging residents to seek treatment. MayorMB. (2022, August 31). https://mayor.dc.gov/release/bowser-administration-recognizes-international-overdose-awareness-day-promoting-access-harm