NAMS is a treatment provider in Lafayette, LA, delivering
detox care with an individualized, evidence-informed approach.
The program offers levels of care including detox and typical program lengths around 14 days.
Treatment draws on evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
family therapy,
group therapy,
medication-assisted treatment and psychoeducation and a treatment philosophy that is individual treatment, medical and non 12 step, tailored to the individual.
NAMS serves adolescents, older adults and midlife adults and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, opioids, benzodiazepines and ecstasy.
The center works with 24 insurers including
Cigna, ComPsych, GuideWell and HealthNet, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Verify current programs, openings, and insurance by contacting NAMS, or call our confidential helpline for help finding the right fit.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like NAMS provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)