Hazard Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Detox & Treatment Resources

Hazard, Kentucky is encircled by mountains and is the source of several myths. One myth is that the residents are all cut off from larger society. Nothing could be further from the truth. Homey Hazard has seen its share of hard times and isolation, but the small town is growing as diverse industries move to the area and fresh development creates homes and businesses throughout Hazard. There are theater groups, a country club and excellent medical facilities in town. People are coming together in the beautiful Kentucky hills to create a town full of promise and culture.

But Hazard is like every town small and large throughout America. Hazard is dealing with a high rate of substance abuse. There used to be another myth about only “bad” people misusing drugs in Hazard. Today, substance use affects everyone in town, from the poorest to the pillars of the community. Experts in drug and alcohol misuse claim that much of the substance use problem in Kentucky has been caused by the massive numbers of prescriptions written in recent years for opioid painkillers. These pills and liquids have many side effects. One of the side effects is a high likelihood that a patient may develop a dependence on the opioids. With massive numbers of pills prescribed, and a high chance of those pills creating substance misuse issues, a perfect storm has been created.

Responses by Kentucky officials to the high rates of opioid use have been haphazard. As desperate as many people are to stop feeling manipulated by their pills, they aren’t going to stop wanting to misuse drugs because they’re thrown in jail or shamed. When addicted patients are denied access to pills, they may seek street drugs of questionable quality and strength. Some of the most successful people in Kentucky have found themselves using heroin because it’s a cheap, ready source of the opioids they once took legally on the advice of their doctors. The problem impacts society in so many ways. If you or someone you know is struggling with misuse of opioids or other substances, recovery is possible. It’s not easy or always accomplished on the first try, but it’s possible to find help and work toward healing and independence from substances.

Our Closest Facility:
The Recovery Village Columbus Drug and Alcohol Rehab
3964 Hamilton Square Boulevard Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 362-1686
The Recovery Village does not operate in the state of Kentucky. Our closest facility is in Columbus, Ohio and can be seen in the map above.

Finding Help & Recovery in Hazard, KY

Alcohol & Drug Rehab Centers in Hazard, Kentucky

There’s a variety of rehab programs where you can receive treatment for an addiction and learn new life skills that help you manage your newfound sobriety. Each facility has its own treatment methods and type of rehab structure. Some centers focus on specific types of substance misuse, while other centers work with patients with any type of substance use disorder. The three main kinds of rehab plans are listed below.

Residential Treatment Programs

You live at the treatment center when you enter a residential treatment program. This “seclusion” is often a welcome relief to those people with substance use disorder who are trying to get away from a toxic social scene or a stressful home life. Each program participant in a residential program has a customized daily plan of activities that may include counseling sessions, group therapy gatherings and other treatments. Stays can be weeks or months long depending on the severity and extent of your substance misuse. Some facilities allow prescription medicines in conjunction with the rehab programs, and some have amenities such as gyms, yoga rooms and pools.

Partial Hospitalization Programs

You may wish to enter a formal, structured plan for your recovery. However, you may not have resources for a full stay. You may not want to stay away from home during your rehab program. Either way, a partial hospitalization plan can get you the best of both worlds. You enter a structured rehab schedule with different appointments each day while enjoying the privacy of your own bed each night. If you have a spouse, kids or pets you want to keep nearby during your recovery, the partial hospitalization plan helps you maintain those very important connections.

Outpatient Treatment Programs

An outpatient plan is the least expensive rehab plan. Outpatient treatment schedules normally allow patients to continue their family, work and school responsibilities. You need good, reliable transportation and the ability to stay away from places or people that might trigger a relapse if you choose this option. Outpatient therapy can be effective with commitment and a goal-oriented approach, and can be helpful as a step-down from more formal treatment plans. You typically attend your sessions for a few hours each day or week as part of an outpatient program.

Take some time to assess your resources for rehab. There may be funds available in places like your trade union, alumni group, religious organization or workplace wellness plan. Your health insurance policy may cover rehab and detox treatment.

Hazard Drug & Alcohol Detox Centers

You may want to rid your body of drugs and alcohol, or you may be asked to do so in order to enter a rehab program. Even if you’re afraid, it’s important to realize that your recovery begins when you no longer have those drugs or alcohol in your system. A professional drug or alcohol detox program is the best way to ensure your dignity and safety as you withdraw from substances you misuse. You can have medical professionals monitor your progress and provide treatments that help ease the symptoms of withdrawal.

Recovery Meetings Near You in Hazard

When you feel shunned or embarrassed by or sick of your old social group, a recovery meeting can be a great source of fellowship and support. It can also help you maintain your forward momentum after you leave a rehab center. You can find resources to help during your recovery at a meeting. Attend a meeting on a tough night or holiday when you feel alone or afraid you might relapse. Recovery meetings are held around the Hazard area to address both drug and alcohol use disorders. Meetings can be instrumental in helping people through recovery.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous is one of the original recovery organizations. The primary focus of AA is helping people with their alcohol misuse. As with most recovery meetings, members are invited to closed meetings that are attended only by people with alcohol use disorders. This assures the privacy of members who are sharing their journeys. Members may also attend open meetings, where guests (like family members or friends) are welcome. Open meetings are often educational or open discussions among people who want to share their experiences with the public.

Bowman Methodist Church
701 High St.
Hazard, KY 41701

Old Perry County Jail
481 Main St.
Hazard, KY 41701

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
317 Walnut St.
Hazard, KY 41701

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meetings

In Narcotics Anonymous, members discuss and learn about drug misuse of all types. You are encouraged to work through the organization’s 12-step plan of recovery. The plan stresses personal accountability and submission to a higher spiritual power. Members come from all backgrounds and welcome you to join them for fellowship and renewal.

First Presbyterian Church
160 Broadway St.
Hazard, KY 41701

Bowman Methodist Church
701 High St.
Hazard, KY 41701

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
317 Walnut St.
Hazard, KY 41701

SMART Recovery Meetings

If you’re a fan of all things science, you might feel right at home in a SMART Recovery meeting. This organization believes in staying current with peer-reviewed, expert research on substance use disorders and other addictive or compulsive behaviors. You can learn to use scientifically validated methods to assist yourself in sobriety. A four-point plan of smart living is promoted to help you find balance and stability in your recovery. Although there aren’t any SMART meetings held directly in Hazard, you can find them in surrounding areas or 24/7 online.

Pikeville Women’s SMART
282 S Mayo Dr.
Pikeville, KY, 41501

Marrowbone Community
9907 Regina Belfry Hwy.
Regina, KY 41559

Al-Anon and Nar-Anon Meetings

If a loved one has a substance use disorder, the problem can affect friends and family. There may be shame, anger, frustration and disappointment. Al-Anon and Nar-Anon meetings address these feelings and help you learn how to cope with a loved one who misuses drugs or alcohol. Some people don’t admit to their problems, but that’s okay. Family members without substance use disorders can still benefit from Al-Anon and Nar-Anon meetings with others who are experiencing the same ups and downs in life.

Al-Anon
Isom Presbyterian Church
392 Isom Dr.
Isom, KY 41824

Nar-Anon
Old Allen Church
40 New Allen Hill
Allen, KY 41601