Quick answer
Wood County recorded 40 overdose deaths in 2024, down from 49 in 2023, with fentanyl in 68% and methamphetamine in 58%. Oxycodone was the county's fifth most-dispensed medication at 474,506 units, and opioid dispensing fell 71.8% since 2014. Parkersburg has its own methadone program.
Published: 2026-10-26 Updated: 2026-10-26
Oxycodone Treatment in Parkersburg, WV
Parkersburg has more certified treatment beds than any county in this group and a methadone program inside the city - which means the usual reason people put off care, "there's nowhere to go," is not true here. What is left is the part nobody can do for you: saying it out loud to someone who can help.
Where can I get oxycodone treatment in Parkersburg, WV?
It depends on how much structure you need. If you are using daily and want the fastest reduction in overdose risk, medication - methadone or buprenorphine - is the priority, and both are available in or near the city. If you have been through withdrawal before and relapsed, a residential program with the county's certified beds may hold better than another outpatient attempt. If you are in withdrawal and feel medically unwell, ask about supervised withdrawal. If someone is unresponsive, call 911 and give naloxone first.
What Wood County's numbers show
Wood County recorded 40 overdose deaths in 2024, down from 49 in 2023, according to the West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy's Wood County At-A-Glance 2025. Fentanyl was present in 68% of the 2024 deaths, methamphetamine in 58%, other drugs in 40%, THC in 25%, other opioids in 18%, and benzodiazepines in 15%.
Prescribing has changed dramatically. The profile lists oxycodone (short-acting) at 474,506 units dispensed in 2024, fifth on the county's top-five list, and reports that opioid prescription dispensing in Wood County fell 71.8% between 2014 and 2024 - the steepest decline among the five counties covered in this set of pages. Wood County also has 363 certified treatment beds and 9 certified recovery housing units, the largest bed capacity in the group.
Parkersburg has about 28,834 residents in a county of 82,757, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 estimates.
Pills are not what they used to be
The CDC reports that illegally made fentanyl is commonly pressed into counterfeit pills that look like oxycodone, including blue "M30" tablets, and that pharmaceutical fentanyl does not come in pill form. With fentanyl in 68% of local overdose deaths, a pill that did not come from a pharmacy should be treated as possibly containing fentanyl - even if it looks like the one you used to be prescribed.
What treatment does
NIDA lists three FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder:
- Methadone - dispensed at a federally certified opioid treatment program, dosed in person.
- Buprenorphine - prescribed in a clinic or office and taken at home, often combined with naloxone.
- Naltrexone - blocks opioid effects; it can start only after opioids have cleared your system.
Lofexidine helps with withdrawal symptoms but is not a stand-alone treatment. Medication combined with counseling works better than either alone, and none of it substitutes for emergency care during an overdose.
The treatment network around Parkersburg
Within 30 miles of downtown, the SAMHSA locator lists 16 substance use treatment facilities, including 2 opioid treatment programs, 12 facilities that prescribe buprenorphine, 5 with residential beds, 11 providing outpatient care, and 2 offering opioid detoxification.
Inside Wood County, the locator lists 4 facilities, including 1 opioid treatment program, 3 buprenorphine prescribers, and 1 with residential capacity; there are no detox programs listed inside the county. The in-city OTP is Parkersburg Comprehensive Treatment, about 3 miles from downtown. The second OTP in the radius is BrightView Health in Marietta, Ohio, about 12 miles away - across the river and across a state line.
The county's designated comprehensive behavioral health provider is Westbrook Health Services, which also operates a certified community behavioral health clinic in Wood County, and the county has a family treatment court (state profile). With 363 certified beds, the county has real capacity for withdrawal management and stabilization - ask which programs actually hold those beds and what the admission process looks like.
Naloxone and overdose response
Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose, including fentanyl, and cannot hurt someone who is not overdosing. Signs to act on: unresponsiveness, slow or stopped breathing, pinpoint pupils, and blue lips. Call 911, give naloxone, and support the person's breathing until help arrives. The effect fades in 30 to 90 minutes, so the emergency room is still part of the plan.
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. Confirm network status before enrolling, especially if you are considering the Ohio program in Marietta.
HELP4WV is the state's free, confidential line at 1-844-435-7498, answered 24 hours a day. Wood County logged about 500 Help4WV helpline calls in 2024, according to the state profile - a reminder that using the line is routine here, not a last resort.
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 bed availability and medication starts, 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 26101 and filter for "opioid treatment program" or buprenorphine.
- Ask specifically: how soon can I start medication, and do you have a bed this week? Those are two different questions, and the answers decide your next step.
Wood County's overdose deaths fell again in 2024, and its opioid prescribing volume dropped by nearly three-quarters in a decade. Treatment here has capacity. The only thing missing is your call.
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 Parkersburg, WV?
Parkersburg has a federally certified opioid treatment program, Parkersburg Comprehensive Treatment, about 3 miles from downtown, and Westbrook Health Services is the county's designated behavioral health provider. Within 30 miles the SAMHSA locator lists 16 treatment facilities, 2 opioid treatment programs, and 12 buprenorphine prescribers.
How much oxycodone is dispensed in Wood County?
The West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy lists oxycodone (short-acting) at 474,506 units dispensed in 2024, the fifth highest on the county's top-five list. Opioid prescription dispensing in Wood County fell 71.8% between 2014 and 2024 - the steepest drop among the counties compared here.
Does Wood County have enough treatment beds?
Wood County has 363 certified treatment beds and 9 certified recovery housing units, per the state's 2025 county profile - the largest bed count among the five counties in this group. Certified beds provide short-term withdrawal management and stabilization, not long-term housing.
Does West Virginia Medicaid cover medication for opioid use disorder?
Yes. West Virginia Medicaid covers substance use disorder treatment, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, for members who meet medical necessity criteria, mostly through Mountain Health Trust managed care. Confirm that the program is in your plan's network before you enroll.
What if someone stops breathing?
Call 911, give naloxone if it is available, and stay with the person until help arrives. Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses and will not harm someone who is not overdosing, but it wears off in 30 to 90 minutes. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988.