1015 East 6th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
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Narcotic Drug Treatment Center Inc – Center for Drug Problems is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Anchorage, Alaska, located at 1015 East 6th Avenue.
Levels of care offered here include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program (methadone), and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and community reinforcement plus vouchers. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, and seniors or older adults.
Narcotic Drug Treatment Center Inc – Center for Drug Problems is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Opioid use disorder clients only |
Anchorage Municipality, AK has 22 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 289,600 residents. 2 facilities in the county list detox services. 170 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 58.7 per 100,000 residents, compared with 39.3 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Narcotic Drug Treatment Center Inc – Center for Drug Problems lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), methadone clinic (OTP), and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Narcotic Drug Treatment Center Inc – Center for Drug Problems accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Narcotic Drug Treatment Center Inc – Center for Drug Problems does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. Narcotic Drug Treatment Center Inc – Center for Drug Problems reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Narcotic Drug Treatment Center Inc – Center for Drug Problems accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
Anchorage Municipality, AK has 22 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 289,600 residents: 2 list detox services, 14 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 7 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Narcotic Drug Treatment Center Inc – Center for Drug Problems is #8 of 12 ranked programs in Anchorage in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Renew Your Mind (Anchorage, 1.4 miles), Oxford House Yukon (Anchorage, 1.4 miles), and Volunteers of America (VOA) Alaska – Main/Outpatient/Family Services (Anchorage, 1.5 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Narcotic Drug Treatment Center Inc – Center for Drug Problems has a 4.6-star rating from 17 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Narcotic Drug Treatment Center Inc – Center for Drug Problems directly at 907-276-6430. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Narcotic Drug Treatment Center Inc – Center for Drug Problems. Our helpline is not affiliated with Narcotic Drug Treatment Center Inc – Center for Drug Problems.
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