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SmarterRecovery connects people to licensed drug and alcohol treatment centers across the United States, 24 hours a day. In 2023, 48.5 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder, according to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health, while CDC data recorded 105,007 drug overdose deaths that year. Our specialists assess your situation, verify your insurance benefits under the federal parity law, and place you in detox, residential, or outpatient care — often within 24 to 48 hours. The call is free and confidential.
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Real Treatment Specialists — 24/7, no automated loops
Insurance Verified — Know coverage before you commit
Licensed, accredited programs onlyEvery partner is verified with its state board and holds Joint Commission or CARF accreditation.
Most major insurance acceptedWe check your benefits before you commit to anything, usually in one call.
No cost to youCalling us is free. Our referral service is paid for by the treatment providers in our network, never by you.
Private and confidentialYour details go only to the licensed provider who calls you back. Nothing is shared with employers or family without your say.
What happens when you call
Three steps. About ten minutes. No commitment until you're ready.
We work out the details
Where you are, what you can pay or what your insurance covers, any medical needs, and what kind of program would actually fit your life and your schedule.
We connect you to a vetted program
Often the same day, sometimes within hours. If nothing in our network is the right fit, we tell you that and point you somewhere better.
What we help with
Every substance, every stage. From a first hard conversation to a fourth try.
Pick what fits closest. Each page explains what treatment looks like, how long it takes, and how people pay for it.
Alcohol
The most common reason people call. Withdrawal can be dangerous; detox is often step one.
Opioids, heroin & fentanyl
Medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine or methadone is proven to cut overdose risk.
Prescription painkillers
Oxycodone, hydrocodone, and others. Often starts with a legitimate prescription.
Benzodiazepines
Xanax, Klonopin, Valium. Never stop suddenly; a medically supervised taper is essential.
Methamphetamine
Behavioral therapies like contingency management have the strongest evidence.
Cocaine & crack
Intense cravings and crash cycles respond well to structured residential or IOP programs.
Marijuana
Daily use that's hard to stop is real and treatable, usually through outpatient counseling.
Co-occurring mental health
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar alongside substance use. Both need treating together.
Levels of care
Treatment isn't one thing. It's a path, and most people don't need to start at the top.
Select a stage to see what it involves, how long it usually lasts, and who it fits.
Medical detox
- Setting
- Typical length
- Good fit for
How we vet programs
We turn down most treatment centers that ask to join our network.
Addiction treatment has a bad-actor problem: patient brokers, "free flights" that end in a bill, programs with no medical staff. We don't refer to anyone who hasn't cleared every item on this list, and we re-check annually.
Read our full standards- Current state license, verified directly with the licensing board, not from a PDF the facility sent us.
- Joint Commission or CARF accreditation, the two independent bodies that audit clinical quality.
- Medical staff on site for detox, and medication-assisted treatment offered where it's clinically appropriate.
- Evidence-based therapy (CBT, motivational interviewing, contingency management), not meetings alone.
- No patient brokering, no kickbacks, no misleading offers. Pricing and insurance are confirmed before admission.
- A written aftercare plan for every discharge. Treatment that ends at the door isn't treatment.
Paying for treatment
Most people pay far less than they're afraid of.
Federal parity law requires most health plans to cover addiction treatment the same way they cover any other medical condition. Medicaid covers it in every state. Tell us who your carrier is and we'll check your actual benefits while you're on the phone.
AetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaUnitedHealthcareHumanaAnthemKaiserMedicaidMedicareTRICAREAll insuranceSelf-pay plans
Check my coverage
No insurance? Ask us anyway. Many programs have sliding-scale fees, state-funded beds, or payment plans, and we know which ones. Nobody gets turned away from a phone call.
Guides
Plain answers to the questions people ask first.
Start with the guides people read most, or pick a topic. Every guide is free to read, and none of them ask for your information.
Drug Rehab Near Me: A Practical Search Plan
Does Insurance Cover Rehab?
Does Medicaid Cover Rehab?
Free Rehab Near Me
Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline
Fentanyl Rehab and Treatment Options
Suboxone Treatment Near Me: Finding Buprenorphine Care
How Much Does Rehab Cost?
How to Help Someone With Addiction
How to Write a Relapse Prevention Plan
Your First AA Meeting
Detox Near Me: Urgent Withdrawal Care Locator
Browse guides by topic
Treatment near you
Local options, or a fresh start somewhere else. Both are valid.
Search your city or state. Each location page covers programs, costs, and what's realistic nearby.
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Charleston, WV Kanawha County
Huntington, WV Cabell County
Morgantown, WV Monongalia County
Columbus, OH Franklin County
Dayton, OH Montgomery County
Louisville, KY Jefferson County
Lexington, KY Fayette County
Pittsburgh, PA Allegheny County
Knoxville, TN Knox County
Kansas City, MO Jackson County
Tampa, FL Hillsborough County
Houston, TX Harris County
Dallas, TX Dallas County
Phoenix, AZ Maricopa County
Chicago, IL Cook County
Atlanta, GA Fulton County
Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia County
Miami, FL Miami-Dade County
Detroit, MI Wayne County
No match yet. Call or text us and we'll find the closest options, or browse every state.
Free study literature
AA Resources for Download
Download free printable PDF study materials and historical recovery literature for personal recovery, meeting groups, and sponsorship.
The 12 Steps of AA
PDFThe foundational principles of personal recovery. Print-ready 1-page reference.
The 12 Traditions
PDFGuidelines for meeting autonomy, unity, self-support, and anonymity.
The AA Promises
PDFThe Ninth Step Promises from pages 83–84 of the Big Book.
Big Book (4th Ed.)
Full Book PDFComplete text of Alcoholics Anonymous including the 164 basic text pages.
Common questions
The things people ask before they call.
Is this really free?
Yes. Calling us, answering our questions, and getting connected to a program costs you nothing. Our service is funded by the licensed treatment providers in our network. You'll never receive a bill from SmarterRecovery.
Who actually answers the phone?
A trained treatment specialist working for one of our vetted partner providers. They're not salespeople reading a script. Many are in recovery themselves. If they can't help with your specific situation, they'll say so and tell you who can.
Will my employer, family, or doctor find out I called?
No. Your call and any information you share stay between you and the provider who helps you. Treatment programs are bound by federal confidentiality rules (42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA) that are stricter than ordinary medical privacy.
How fast can someone actually get in?
Detox and residential admissions often happen within 24 to 48 hours, sometimes the same day if a bed is open and insurance is confirmed. Outpatient programs usually start within a week. If you're in a medical emergency, call 911 first.
Does insurance really cover rehab?
Most plans do, because federal law requires it. What varies is the deductible, copay, and which levels of care are approved. We verify your specific benefits before anything is scheduled, so there are no surprises.
What if the person I'm worried about refuses help?
Call or text anyway. We can talk through how to approach the conversation, whether a professional intervention makes sense, and what options exist in your state. You don't have to have them convinced before you pick up the phone.
Sources
Where these facts come from.
- SAMHSA, Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the United States: Results from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (published July 30, 2024) — 48.5 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in 2023.
- CDC National Center for Health Statistics, Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 2003–2023 (NCHS Data Brief No. 522, December 2024) — 105,007 drug overdose deaths in 2023.
- CDC, Facts About U.S. Deaths from Excessive Alcohol Use — about 178,000 deaths each year from excessive drinking.
- Federal parity law (MHPAEA, 2008): Mental Health Parity & Addiction Equity Act coverage rules — requires comparable coverage for substance use treatment and physical health care.
- SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, the national directory of licensed substance use treatment facilities, and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for around-the-clock crisis support.
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988 any time, day or night. Information on this page is educational and is not medical advice.
You've read this far. That counts for something.
The next step is smaller than it feels. One call, ten minutes, and you'll know what your options actually are.