Southern Addiction Medicine Services provides
outpatient and
detox care in Covington, LA, supporting individuals and families working toward lasting recovery.
The facility provides levels of care including outpatient and detox and typical program lengths around 30 days.
The clinical model combines evidence-based and supportive therapies such as
cognitive behavioral therapy, online therapy, relapse prevention counseling, twelve step facilitation, motivational interviewing and
medication-assisted treatment and a treatment philosophy that is twelve step.
The program serves men, women and young adults and treats alcohol, drug addiction, chronic relapse, smoking cessation, benzodiazepines and cocaine.
Coverage is accepted from 24 plans such as MHN,
Medicaid, Medicare and Optum; the admissions team can confirm what your policy covers.
Aftercare options include continuing care and outpatient treatment.
For details on admissions, availability, and coverage, reach out to Southern Addiction Medicine Services or call our 24/7 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 Southern Addiction Medicine Services provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)