Stimulant Detox in Massachusetts

Treatment rules and programs in Massachusetts

Who oversees treatment

The Department of Public Health's Bureau of Substance Addiction Services oversees the statewide system of substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services and licenses treatment programs.

Prescription monitoring

The Massachusetts Prescription Monitoring Program, accessed through the Massachusetts Prescription Awareness Tool (MassPAT), is run under the Department of Public Health and lets authorized prescribers and pharmacists check Schedule II-V prescription histories.

Overdose Good Samaritan law

Under M.G.L. c. 94C s. 34A, a person who has an overdose or seeks medical help for one in good faith cannot be charged or prosecuted for simple possession of a controlled substance based on evidence gained from that call. It does not cover trafficking or intent to distribute.

Court-ordered treatment

Massachusetts has Section 35 (M.G.L. c. 123 s. 35), which lets a court order a person with an alcohol or substance use disorder into inpatient treatment when use creates a likelihood of serious harm.

How the state treats gabapentin

Massachusetts requires pharmacies to submit every gabapentin dispensation to the state Prescription Monitoring Program, alongside Schedule II through V controlled substances. Gabapentin is tracked this way even though the reporting page lists it separately from the scheduled drugs.

Featured stimulant detox programs in Massachusetts

What to know about prescription stimulants

Prescription stimulants include amphetamines such as Adderall, Vyvanse and Dexedrine, and methylphenidate products such as Ritalin and Concerta. They are Schedule II controlled substances. Taken as prescribed they help many people with ADHD; misused, they can lead to dependence, sleep problems, anxiety and heart strain.

Treatment for stimulant addiction centers on behavioral approaches, with contingency management having some of the strongest evidence. Learn how stimulant addiction is treated.

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 Massachusetts

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

• Boston
• Springfield
• Worcester
• Barnstable
• New Bedford
• Leominster
• Cambridge
• Lowell
• Brockton
• Quincy
• Lynn
• Fall River
• Newton
• Somerville
• Lawrence
• Framingham
• Haverhill
• Waltham
• Malden
• Weymouth
• Taunton
• Medford
• Pittsfield
• Chicopee
• Revere
• Peabody
• Methuen Town
• Everett
• Attleboro
• Salem
• Beverly
• Westfield
• Fitchburg
• Woburn
• Holyoke
• Amherst
• Chelsea
• Marlborough
• Braintree
• Watertown Town
• Randolph
• Franklin
• Gloucester
• North Attleborough
• Agawam
• West Springfield
• Northampton
• Melrose
• Bridgewater
• Greenfield
• Gardner
• Amherst Center
• Winthrop
• Newburyport
• Amesbury
• North Adams
• Southbridge
• Easthampton
• Palmer
• South Yarmouth

Paying for treatment

Most private health insurance plans cover addiction treatment, including detox, residential care and outpatient programs, though what is covered depends on your plan and whether the program is in network. Many programs also offer sliding-scale fees or take self-pay. Ask about prior authorization before you go, and see our insurance guides.

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