Find a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Rehab Center in Mississippi

Substance abuse disorders are extremely common in the United States—in 2015 alone, more than 20 million people had a substance use disorder related to alcohol or illicit drug use.¹

The number of drug overdoses involving opioids continues to be a major public health problem across the nation. In 2015, more than 33,000 people died from opioid overdose.² Mississippi residents have felt the unfortunate consequences of the opioid epidemic:

• In 2014, there was an average of 1.1 opioid prescriptions written for every single Mississippi resident.³
• Hydrocodone was the most commonly prescribed opioid (2,020,974 prescriptions), followed by tramadol (521,093 prescriptions), and oxycodone (449,243 prescriptions).³
• Between 2010 to 2011, 142 babies were born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) because their mothers used opioids during pregnancy. There were 2.7 NAS-related hospitalizations per every 1,000 neonatal stays.⁴

There are numerous options available for recovery, including inpatient residential programs, outpatient services, and partial hospitalization programs that fall somewhere in between in terms of time commitment and treatment intensity.

To find out which Mississippi rehab center is best for you, begin by browsing through our directory of rehab centers to see what types of treatment programs are available in your area, or call 1-888-744-0069 Who Answers? to speak directly with a recovery specialist who can help.

Before choosing a program, it’s a good idea to list the key features you are looking for in a treatment program. For example, location may be very important to you. Do you want to be close to home or far away so you can focus on recovery without any of the distractions of your day-to-day life? Another factor is the type of therapy offered. If you are interested in a mindfulness-based approach, you may want to find a center that offers alternative therapies like yoga or meditation. Taking the time to review what’s important to you before entering a treatment program will help set you up for success and ensure that you have the optimal experience in treatment.

Addiction therapy is designed to help you build the skills that will help you avoid relapse after leaving treatment. Although it includes a large upfront cost, the investment you are making in your health could help save your life by preventing further harm.

To get started, you can reach out to treatment centers that offer sliding scale payment plans. Your treatment fee will be based on what you can afford to pay. You can also look into financing options and pay for treatment in monthly installments instead of in one lump sum. There are other ways to cover the cost, including raising funds through crowdfunding, asking friends or family for help, or taking out a healthcare loan.

Addiction centers, government services, nonprofits, churches, and community groups are all resources that can help you find the help you need to get clean and sober. Below are a few resources available in Mississippi.

• Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse: This site provides resources on substance abuse, counseling, residential services, prevention efforts, and employee assistance programs.
• Mississippi Helpline: This helpline operates 24 hours a day to help you or a loved one find support in a crisis. You can also learn more about the services offered by the state’s department of mental health. Reach the helpline at 1-877-210-8513.
• Mississippi Division of Medicaid: Visit this site for more information about Medicaid eligibility and what addiction services are covered under the Medicaid program.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis and in danger of hurting yourself or others, don’t hesitate to call the Suicide Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 for help.
• Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator: This locator tool provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration allows you to search for treatment options by zip code to find a center here in Mississippi or anywhere in the country you choose to travel to.

1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2015). Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the United States: Results from the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2017). Opioid Overdose.
3. Mississippi State Department of Health. (2017). Prescriptions for Opioid Analgesics in Mississippi: Numbers, Rates and Trend Analysis, 2011-2014.
4. Mississippi State Department of Health. (2016). Hospitalizations for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in Mississippi, 2010-2011.