Quick answer
Berkeley County recorded 33 overdose deaths in 2024, down from 71 in 2023, with fentanyl in 61% and cocaine in 64%. Oxycodone was the county's second most-dispensed medication at 1,464,742 units. Martinsburg has its own opioid treatment program, and 10 sit within 30 miles.
Published: 2026-10-26 Updated: 2026-10-26
Oxycodone Treatment in Martinsburg, WV
Martinsburg sits close enough to Maryland and Virginia that the map can work for you or against you: there is more treatment within a 30-minute drive than almost anywhere else in West Virginia, and some of it is in another state's insurance system. The medication part is straightforward. The paperwork is what needs a phone call.
Where can I get oxycodone treatment in Martinsburg, WV?
It depends on whether you need methadone or can start with buprenorphine. Martinsburg has its own certified opioid treatment program about a mile from downtown, so methadone does not require a long drive. If you would rather be seen in a clinic and take medication at home, several local practices prescribe buprenorphine. If you are withdrawing and feel unsafe, ask about medically supervised withdrawal first. If someone is not breathing normally, call 911 and give naloxone - do not wait to see if they wake up.
What Berkeley County's data shows
Berkeley County recorded 33 overdose deaths in 2024, down sharply from 71 in 2023, according to the West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy's Berkeley County At-A-Glance 2025. Fentanyl was present in 61% of the 2024 deaths, cocaine in 64%, other opioids in 27%, benzodiazepines in 27%, and alcohol in 27%.
The prescription side is unusually large here. The same profile lists oxycodone (short-acting) at 1,464,742 units dispensed in 2024 - the second highest of the county's top five medications, behind gabapentin - with opioid prescription dispensing down 52% between 2014 and 2024. Berkeley County dispensed nearly twice the oxycodone volume of Cabell County in 2024, despite a smaller population.
Martinsburg has about 19,047 residents and Berkeley County about 136,287, per the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 estimates.
Why the pill supply matters here
The CDC reports that illegally made fentanyl is commonly pressed into counterfeit pills made to look like prescription oxycodone, including the blue "M30" tablets, and that pharmaceutical fentanyl does not come in pill form. With fentanyl in 61% of local overdose deaths, a pill that did not come from a pharmacy should be treated as possibly containing fentanyl. That includes pills that look identical to the ones you were prescribed before.
What treatment actually involves
NIDA lists three FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder:
- Methadone - dispensed at a federally certified opioid treatment program; in West Virginia, dosing is typically in person.
- Buprenorphine - prescribed in an office or clinic and taken at home, often combined with naloxone.
- Naltrexone - blocks opioids and can start only after they have cleared your system.
Lofexidine treats withdrawal symptoms but is not a stand-alone treatment. Medication plus counseling works better than either alone, and no medication replaces emergency care during an overdose.
The treatment network around Martinsburg
Within 30 miles of downtown, the SAMHSA locator lists 51 substance use treatment facilities, including 10 opioid treatment programs, 30 facilities that prescribe buprenorphine, 8 offering opioid detoxification, 9 with residential beds, and 46 providing outpatient care.
Inside Berkeley County the locator lists 8 facilities, including 1 opioid treatment program, 5 buprenorphine prescribers, and 3 programs offering opioid detoxification, with no residential beds in the county. The in-city OTP is Martinsburg Institute. The other nine OTPs in the radius are in Hagerstown and Frederick, Maryland, and Winchester, Virginia - 14 to 30 miles out.
The county's designated comprehensive behavioral health provider is East Ridge Health Systems (state profile). Berkeley County has 146 certified treatment beds and no certified community behavioral health clinic, which is why asking about sliding-scale fees up front matters. There is also no family treatment court in the county, so custody questions need a lawyer's advice rather than a program's.
Naloxone and overdose response
Berkeley County distributed about 15,580 naloxone kits in 2024, according to the state profile - more than any other county in this group. Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose and cannot harm someone who is not overdosing. Signs to act on: unresponsiveness, slow or stopped breathing, pinpoint pupils, blue lips. Call 911, give naloxone, support breathing. The medication wears off in 30 to 90 minutes, so the hospital is still part of the response.
Paying for treatment
West Virginia Medicaid covers substance use disorder treatment, including medication for opioid use disorder, for members who meet medical necessity criteria, mostly through Mountain Health Trust managed care. Ask specifically whether a program is in your plan's network - especially the Maryland and Virginia options, where coverage depends on your plan and the provider's enrollment.
HELP4WV is the state's free 24-hour line at 1-844-435-7498, useful for insurance questions and for finding a West Virginia provider when the closest one is out of state.
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 speak with a treatment specialist about local openings and coverage, 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 25401 and filter for "opioid treatment program" or buprenorphine.
- If you are considering a program across the state line, ask two questions before you go: does my plan cover it, and can I transfer to a West Virginia program later without starting over?
Berkeley County's overdose deaths fell by more than half in one year, and the treatment that drove that drop is available within a few miles of downtown Martinsburg. The first step is smaller than it feels.
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 treatment in Martinsburg, WV?
Martinsburg has a federally certified opioid treatment program, Martinsburg Institute, about a mile from downtown, and eight treatment facilities are listed in Berkeley County by the SAMHSA locator. Within 30 miles there are 51 facilities, 10 opioid treatment programs, and 30 buprenorphine prescribers, many of them across the Maryland and Virginia state lines.
Is oxycodone still prescribed much in Berkeley County?
Yes. The West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy lists oxycodone (short-acting) as Berkeley County's second most-dispensed medication in 2024, at 1,464,742 units, behind gabapentin. Opioid dispensing in the county fell 52% between 2014 and 2024, but the volume still dwarfs most counties in the state.
Are counterfeit oxycodone pills a problem in the Eastern Panhandle?
Counterfeit pills are a statewide and national problem. The CDC reports that illegally made fentanyl is commonly pressed into pills made to look like oxycodone, including blue M30 tablets. In Berkeley County, fentanyl was present in 61% of 2024 overdose deaths, so a pill from anywhere other than a pharmacy carries real risk.
Does West Virginia Medicaid cover treatment in another state?
West Virginia Medicaid covers substance use disorder treatment from in-network West Virginia providers for members who meet medical necessity criteria. Several programs within 30 miles of Martinsburg are in Maryland or Virginia, and coverage for those depends on your plan, so ask about network and payment before you cross the line.
What should I do if someone overdoses?
Call 911, give naloxone if it is available, and stay until help arrives. Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses and will not hurt someone who is not overdosing, but its effect fades in 30 to 90 minutes. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988.