Quick answer
Cabell County recorded 108 overdose deaths in 2024, down from 166 in 2023, and fentanyl was present in 69% of them. Oxycodone was still the county's fifth most-dispensed medication. Within 30 miles of Huntington, three opioid treatment programs and 36 buprenorphine prescribers are listed.
Published: 2026-10-26 Updated: 2026-10-26
Oxycodone Treatment in Huntington, WV
If you are taking oxycodone and it has stopped being something you control, the fear is usually about what stopping will feel like and who will find out. Huntington has a treatment system built for this, and you do not have to explain your whole history to get a first appointment.
Where can I get oxycodone treatment in Huntington, WV?
It depends on what your body needs first. If you are using daily and worried about overdose, medication - buprenorphine or methadone - lowers that risk fastest, and Huntington has a methadone program inside the city. If you are already in withdrawal and feel physically ill, ask about medical withdrawal management before anything else. If you are stable but cannot stop on your own, outpatient buprenorphine plus counseling is usually the least disruptive start. If someone is unresponsive or breathing slowly, that is 911 and naloxone, now.
What Cabell County's numbers show
Cabell County recorded 108 overdose deaths in 2024, down from 166 in 2023, according to the West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy's Cabell County At-A-Glance 2025. Fentanyl was present in 69% of the 2024 deaths, methamphetamine in 53%, cocaine in 31%, other opioids in 30%, and benzodiazepines in 21%.
Oxycodone itself has not disappeared from the supply. The same profile lists oxycodone (short-acting) as the county's fifth most-dispensed medication for 2024, at 834,641 units, behind gabapentin, hydrocodone, tramadol, and buprenorphine. Opioid prescription dispensing in Cabell County fell 57.6% between 2014 and 2024 - a real change, and also a reminder that most of what is sold as a pain pill today did not come from a pharmacy. The CDC reports that illegally made fentanyl is commonly pressed into counterfeit pills made to look like oxycodone, including the blue "M30" tablets.
Huntington is a city of about 44,942 people in a county of 91,489, per the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 population estimates.
What works for oxycodone dependence
Oxycodone use disorder is an opioid use disorder, and NIDA lists three FDA-approved medications:
- Methadone - a long-acting opioid dispensed at a federally certified opioid treatment program (OTP). In West Virginia, OTP patients generally dose in person.
- Buprenorphine - a partial opioid prescribed in a clinic or doctor's office, often combined with naloxone, and taken at home.
- Naltrexone - blocks opioid effects. It can only start after opioids have fully cleared your system, so it is not a first-day option for most people.
A fourth drug, lofexidine, eases withdrawal symptoms but does not treat the disorder on its own. Medication works best with counseling, and it is not a substitute for emergency care during an overdose.
The treatment network around Huntington
Within 30 miles of downtown Huntington, the SAMHSA treatment locator lists 47 substance use treatment facilities, including 3 opioid treatment programs, 36 facilities that prescribe buprenorphine, 8 offering opioid detoxification, 9 with residential beds, and 42 providing outpatient care.
Inside Cabell County the locator lists 16 facilities, including 1 opioid treatment program, 12 buprenorphine prescribers, 3 programs offering opioid detoxification, and 5 with residential capacity. The in-city OTP is Huntington Comprehensive Treatment; the other two OTPs within 30 miles are across the river in Ashland, Kentucky, roughly 10 to 12 miles away.
The county's designated comprehensive behavioral health provider is Prestera Center, which also operates a certified community behavioral health clinic in the area, according to the state profile. Cabell County also has a family treatment court, which can matter if child custody is part of what you are afraid of.
Naloxone and overdose response
Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose, including one caused by fentanyl, and it cannot hurt someone who is not overdosing. Signs of an overdose include unresponsiveness, slow or stopped breathing, pinpoint pupils, and blue lips. Call 911, give naloxone, and support the person's breathing until help arrives. Naloxone wears off in about 30 to 90 minutes, so the emergency room still matters afterward (SAMHSA).
Cabell County distributed roughly 13,584 naloxone kits in 2024, per the state profile. If you use opioids, ask a pharmacy or a local program for naloxone before you need it.
Paying for treatment
West Virginia Medicaid covers substance use disorder treatment, including medication for opioid use disorder, for members who meet medical necessity criteria, with most members served through Mountain Health Trust managed care. Confirm that a specific program is in your plan's network before you commit. If you are uninsured, ask about sliding-scale fees - the state profile lists 234 certified treatment beds in Cabell County, and programs that hold state certification generally have a sliding fee policy.
HELP4WV is the state's free, confidential line at 1-844-435-7498, answered around the clock, and can help with coverage questions and transportation.
How to start today
- Overdose in progress: call 911 and give naloxone. For a crisis, call or text 988.
- Call or text (800) 653-9376 to talk with a treatment specialist about what is available this week, or use this form:
Calling is free; the referral service is paid for by treatment providers, and we check your benefits before you commit.
- Search findtreatment.gov from ZIP code 25701 and filter for "opioid treatment program" or "buprenorphine."
- If methadone is what you need, ask about same-week intake at Huntington Comprehensive Treatment, and ask what the first-week schedule looks like so nothing surprises you.
You do not have to wait for a rock bottom that other people can see. Cabell County's death toll has fallen by more than a third in a year, and the medications behind that drop are available a few miles from downtown Huntington.
This page is general health information, not medical advice. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any facility named above.
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Last updated: Mon Oct 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get oxycodone addiction treatment in Huntington, WV?
Huntington has a federally certified opioid treatment program inside the city, Huntington Comprehensive Treatment, and the SAMHSA locator counts 16 substance use treatment facilities in Cabell County. Within 30 miles of downtown there are 47 facilities, 3 opioid treatment programs, and 36 that prescribe buprenorphine. Counts change, so confirm before you go.
Are street oxycodone pills in Huntington risky?
Yes. The CDC reports that illegally made fentanyl is commonly pressed into counterfeit pills that look like oxycodone, including the blue M30 pills. Cabell County's 2024 overdose data show fentanyl present in 69% of fatal overdoses, so a pill bought outside a pharmacy should be treated as possibly containing fentanyl.
Does West Virginia Medicaid pay for oxycodone treatment?
West Virginia Medicaid covers substance use disorder treatment, including medications for opioid use disorder, for members who meet medical necessity criteria. Most members are served through Mountain Health Trust managed care, so confirm that a program is in your plan's network before you enroll.
What should I do if someone is overdosing?
Call 911, give naloxone if it is on hand, and stay with the person until help arrives. Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose and will not harm someone who is not overdosing, but it wears off in 30 to 90 minutes, so medical care is still needed. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988.
Can I stop oxycodone on my own?
Stopping opioids suddenly after regular use causes withdrawal that is very uncomfortable and can be dangerous for people with other health conditions. Medical withdrawal management and medications such as buprenorphine or methadone make the transition safer. Talk to a clinician before you stop.