Kentucky (KY) Drug and Alcohol Abuse Rehab Center

Substance abuse plagues countless Americans each year. It is a serious public health problem that extends through several facets of society and is responsible for major psychological and physical consequences in users across the country, including Kentucky. Below are a few 2015 statistics concerning Kentucky residents 12 years old and up:^1,2

• About 58,000 KY residents reported past-year cocaine use.
• Approximately 20,000 people reported heroin abuse. Kentucky rates were far above the national average for heroin use (0.55% vs. 0.33% in the 2014-2015 period).
• Nearly 450,000 individuals used marijuana that year.
• An estimated 104,000 people were dependent on alcohol.
• About 206,000 individuals met the criteria for an alcohol addiction.

In 2015 in a single-day count, roughly 23,500 people were in an addiction treatment program, a slight decrease from 2013. While that number may seem significant, there is still a large fraction of individuals who fail to receive the treatment they need to recover from a substance addiction. Fortunately, there is assistance for those who don’t know where to seek recovery services.

There are several different ways in which you can find addiction treatment services that will be the best fit for your specific addiction, schedule, financial situation, and other needs. You can search our directory to view listings and read reviews. If you want immediate help, however, you can call our 24-hour, confidential hotline at 1-888-744-0069 Who Answers?. You’ll be able to speak with a member of our treatment support team who can provide you with information regarding recovery programs.

If you have insurance, it may be beneficial for you to call your insurance company directly to learn more about what your plan covers and does not cover. Chances are, you will receive at least partial coverage for substance abuse treatment services.

If you have researched some drug and alcohol rehab centers that you’re interested in, your next step may be to call each one to inquire about the details of each specific program. No single treatment type is necessarily superior to another; some people may benefit from inpatient while others prefer an outpatient setting. The important thing is that you map out your priorities and look into each program thoroughly before committing to one.

If seeking help for a substance use disorder, insurance isn’t the only way you can comfortably pay for addiction treatment services. There are many other options available to help make substance abuse treatment more affordable, such as:

• Operation UNITE’s Treatment Voucher Program: Low-income residents of Kentucky can receive financial aid up to $5,000 in order to enroll in a long-term residential program.
• Grants: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers substance abuse treatment grants that can provide financial assistance to people seeking recovery.
• Payment plan: Sometimes paying for the entirety of a treatment program upfront can be daunting, which is why many recovery programs will allow people to pay for treatment in smaller installments.
• Sliding scale: Some recovery centers will reduce the price of treatment based on your income and ability to pay.

Below is a list of a few resources you can contact in Kentucky and on the national level:

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in Louisville provides a list of AA meetings in the greater Louisville area. AA is a peer-to-peer support group that follows the 12 steps of recovery.
• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in Northern Kentucky lists the available meetings in this region.
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA) in South Central Kentucky serves those in that area of the state. This program is similar to AA except in that it follows the same 12-step approach for recovery from drug addiction.
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA) in Louisville serves recovering drug users in Louisville and the surrounding area.
• Buprenorphine Treatment Practitioner Locator provides a list of doctors who are approved to prescribe buprenorphine to those recovering from an addiction to prescription painkillers or heroin.
• The Northern Kentucky Helpline for Heroin & Opiate Addiction is a 24-hour helpline you can call to speak to a licensed counselor about treatment for opiate addiction: (859) 415-9280.
• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour confidential helpline you can call to speak to a professional if you are having a mental health crisis: (800) 273-8255.
• Prescription Drug Disposal Locations—Here you’ll find locations to safely dispose of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Addiction is a progressive condition, which means that it often worsens as chronic drug or alcohol abuse continues. It’s never too late to get started on a path towards a happier and healthier life. Don’t hesitate to call any of the above resources if you’re looking for assistance.

1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Behavioral Health Barometer: Kentucky, Volume 4: Indicators as measured through the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services, and the Uniform Reporting System. HHS Publication No. SMA–17–Baro– 16–States–KY. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2017.
2. Center for Behavioral Health and Quality. (2015). National Survey on Drug Use and Health: 2014-2015 State-Specific Tables of Model-Based Estimates (Totals and Percentages). Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Rockville, MD.