National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center provides co-occurring mental health and
detox care in Bethesda, MD, supporting individuals and families working toward lasting recovery.
Care here features levels of care including co-occurring mental health and detox and typical program lengths around 30 days.
Treatment draws on evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, life skills and relapse prevention counseling and a treatment philosophy that is twelve step, tailored to the individual.
This center serves men, women, older adults, young adults and lgbtq+ and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders, drug addiction and smoking cessation.
The center works with 24 insurers including GuideWell, HealthNet, HealthPartners and Highmark, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through employment counseling.
To confirm current openings, levels of care, and accepted insurance, contact National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center directly or call our free, confidential helpline.
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 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)