Top 35 Alcohol & Drug Rehab Centers in Nebraska & Free Treatment Resources (2024)

In 2021, 7.7% of adults in Nebraska used drugs for non-medical purposes vs. the national average of 12%¹

Illicit drugs and cannabis were the most common types of drugs abused

Treatment for methamphetamine rose more than 200% in a 10-year period from 2008 to 2018.

People making under $25,000 a year were most likely to abuse drugs for non-medical reasons

In 2020, 21% of Nebraskans engaged in excessive drinking.²

White residents were the most likely to engage in heavy drinking.

27% of men reported excessive drinking, compared to 16% of women.

Binge drinking is more common than heavy drinking in Nebraska.

Medicaid
Medicaid is a state-federal partnership to offer health insurance to those with low incomes, as well as people with certain disabilities and medical conditions. Medicaid is comprehensive insurance that covers addiction treatment. Each state administers its own Medicaid plans.

Medicare

Medicare is an insurance plan through the federal government for people 65 and older, as well as people with certain health conditions or disabilities. Medicare is comprehensive insurance coverage that includes physical and mental healthcare, as well as substance abuse treatment.

Private Insurance

Private insurance plans are required to cover addiction treatment, but not all plans will cover the full cost of drug and alcohol rehab in Nebraska. You can obtain private insurance through an employer or buy an individual policy yourself. Popular insurance companies include Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, UnitedHealth, and Aetna.

Medical Detox

Drug and alcohol detox is not simply the passive process of letting the substances leave your body. It involves a professional intervention to help you manage your withdrawal symptoms. This is usually the first step of the recovery process.

Inpatient

Residential drug rehab, also called inpatient, involves living at the facility for the duration of the program. You receive 24/7 care from a team of professionals, including doctors, nurses, therapists, psychologists, and more.

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs)

PHPs offer high intensity and frequency of care—usually around twenty hours per week, although sometimes more—but you can continue living at home while you recover from addiction.

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs)

IOPs are a step down from PHPs and offer anywhere from nine to twenty hours of care per week, and then you return home during non-treatment hours. This option may be best for those who don’t want to take time off work or school while getting care.

Standard Outpatient

This option offers the lowest intensity of care—just a few hours per week. It is typically used as step-down care for someone who has completed rehabilitation.

Aftercare

When your program comes to an end, you may speak with your team about an aftercare plan that can provide you with ongoing support and care to help reduce the risk of relapse. Some common options include support groups, group counseling, individual therapy, family therapy, and sober living homes.

Holistic

Holistic programs combine evidence-based addiction care with complementary or alternative treatments. The center may promote a balanced approach to treating the emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of substance use disorder. Many offer alternative methods like acupuncture, meditation, aromatherapy, or hypnotherapy.

Christian and Faith-Based

People with strong religious principles and those who want faith to be a part of their recovery journeys may prefer to attend a facility that aligns with their beliefs. Faith-based programs rely on evidence-based methods to manage substance use disorder in combination with spiritual encouragement, guidance, and support.

Luxury

Luxury facilities tend to be very expensive, offering opulent amenities that are more typical of a resort. They may have gourmet food on-site. You might have access to specialty services like yoga, spa treatments, fitness rooms, and swimming pools.

Executive

Executive drug rehab centers in Nebraska are structured to allow people to continue to work during care. This may be important for those who have family members to support and those who are high-level decision-makers in their companies. You may have more access to your phone and computer than you would have at a typical facility.

Dual Diagnosis
Many people who have substance use disorder also have co-occurring mental health conditions. Conditions like anxiety, depression, or PTSD due to past trauma can complicate addiction treatment, particularly if you started substance use to self-medicate your mental health symptoms.

Methadone is the best-known medication for the handling of opioid addiction. It’s an FDA-approved opioid that satisfies your body’s need for opioids without giving you a euphoric high.

Suboxone helps blunt the effects of withdrawal and reduces the craving for substances in the future. Suboxone is available at many methadone clinics, or you can ask your doctor how to get Suboxone treatment.

Naltrexone is an FDA-approved medication that treats both opioid addiction and alcohol addiction. Naltrexone blocks the euphoric effects of substances, so you no longer feel high when you consume them.

Antabuse (Disulfiram)is a medication that causes unpleasant side effects if you consume alcohol while taking it.

Acamprosate is a medication that you can take long-term to minimize the craving for alcohol.⁶ Without a desire to consume alcohol, you are much less likely to revert to addictive behaviors.

Marijuana Laws: Possession of less than an ounce of marijuana is punishable by a small fine. Selling any amount of marijuana is a felony punishable by up to 20 years in jail, with a mandatory minimum sentence of 1 year. Possession or distribution of other drugs is sentenced according to sentencing guidelines.⁷

Drug Courts: Nebraska has drug courts that help people get treatment instead of jail sentencing.⁸ Eligibility is flexible and determined by the judge in the case. Participants are given comprehensive care with follow-up care to reduce the risk of relapse.

Naloxone Access: Nebraska offers no-cost Naloxone without a prescription.⁹ Any resident of Nebraska can get Naloxone at a participating pharmacy.

Good Samaritan Law: Nebraska has a Good Samaritan law for anyone calling for help with an overdose.¹⁰ If you call for assistance, you cannot be prosecuted for possession of illegal substances. You must remain at the scene of the overdose and cooperate with medical personnel.