Stimulant Detox in Arizona

Treatment rules and programs in Arizona

Who oversees treatment

AHCCCS, Arizona's Medicaid agency, is the Single State Agency for substance abuse treatment. The Arizona Department of Health Services licenses behavioral health residential facilities that provide substance use treatment.

Prescription monitoring

The Arizona State Board of Pharmacy runs the Arizona Prescription Monitoring Program, a statewide database of dispensed Schedule II through V controlled substances that licensed prescribers and pharmacists can check.

Public coverage for treatment

Arizona's Medicaid program is run by AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System). AHCCCS lists medication-assisted treatment, residential treatment, counseling and case management among its substance use treatment services.

Overdose Good Samaritan law

Arizona has a drug overdose Good Samaritan law that gives immunity from prosecution for drug possession to people who, in good faith, seek medical help for themselves or someone else during an overdose, such as by calling 911 or contacting law enforcement, poison control or an emergency department. A later bill removed the repeal date and made the protections permanent.

Court-ordered treatment

Arizona's court-ordered evaluation and treatment process under Title 36 requires a mental disorder meeting criteria like danger to self or others, and AHCCCS states it is not meant to treat substance use disorders alone. A person with a substance use disorder qualifies only if the behavior stems from a separate qualifying mental disorder.

Featured stimulant detox programs in Arizona

What to know about prescription stimulants

Vyvanse, Ritalin and Concerta are sometimes seen as safer than Adderall, but all prescription stimulants carry a risk of misuse and addiction. Snorting or injecting pills, or taking far more than prescribed, raises the danger.

Stopping after heavy use brings a withdrawal period of fatigue, increased sleep, appetite changes and low mood. Our stimulant withdrawal guide explains what to expect.

What stimulant detox involves

The first week off stimulants is usually the hardest, with fatigue, hunger, poor concentration and low mood, followed by weeks of cravings that come and go. Detox programs keep you safe and comfortable and plan what comes next.

Stimulant Detox by city in Arizona

Smaller towns are covered on the page for their nearest larger city.

• Phoenix
• Tucson
• Mesa
• Chandler
• Scottsdale
• Gilbert
• Glendale
• Avondale
• Tempe
• Peoria
• Yuma
• Surprise
• Prescott Valley
• San Tan Valley
• Goodyear
• Flagstaff
• Buckeye
• Casas Adobes
• Casa Grande
• Lake Havasu City
• Maricopa
• Sierra Vista
• Queen Creek
• Sahuarita
• Catalina Foothills
• Bullhead City
• Marana
• Kingman
• Oro Valley
• Prescott
• Apache Junction
• Sun City
• El Mirage
• San Luis
• Nogales
• Fortuna Foothills
• Drexel Heights
• Florence
• Sun City West
• Fountain Hills
• Anthem
• Green Valley
• Safford
• Somerton
• Eloy
• Rio Rico
• Douglas
• New River
• Sierra Vista Southeast
• Payson
• Flowing Wells
• Tanque Verde
• Fort Mohave
• Paradise Valley
• Sun Lakes
• New Kingman-Butler
• Globe
• Coolidge
• Vail
• Verde Village
• Chino Valley
• Cottonwood
• Tucson Estates
• Valencia West
• Gold Canyon
• Show Low
• Arizona City
• Camp Verde
• Saddlebrooke
• Sedona

Will insurance cover it?

Coverage varies, but most commercial plans pay for some level of addiction treatment when it is medically necessary. Check whether the program is in network, whether you need pre-approval, and how many days of residential care your plan allows. Our insurance guides cover major carriers.

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