3701 Loop Road East Building 2, Room 212-C, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
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Located at 3701 Loop Road East in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center – Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat is a public addiction treatment program.
Care options include medically supervised detox, residential (inpatient) treatment, hospital inpatient care, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and state-financed health insurance. 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.
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center – Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat is accredited by CARF and The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state mental health department, state department of health, hospital licensing authority, and Federally Qualified Health Center.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State mental health department, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Hospital licensing authority, The Joint Commission, Federally Qualified Health Center |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Federal Government |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
Tuscaloosa County, AL has 5 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 241,212 residents. Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center – Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat is the only listed detox program in the county. It is one of 2 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 29 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 12 per 100,000 residents, compared with 17.8 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.
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center – Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, hospital inpatient, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center – Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. 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.
Yes. Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center – Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center – Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat reports accreditation from The Joint Commission and CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center – Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
Tuscaloosa County, AL has 5 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 241,212 residents: 1 list detox services, 2 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 3 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center – Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat is #1 of 5 ranked programs in Tuscaloosa 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 Oxford House Noshi (Tuscaloosa, under 1 miles), Oxford House Yellowhammer (Tuscaloosa, 1.4 miles), and Oxford House Bice (Tuscaloosa, 1.6 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center – Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat has a 4.6-star rating from 10 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 Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center – Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat directly at 205-554-2000 x2737. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center – Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat. Our helpline is not affiliated with Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center – Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of va.gov. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center – Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat.
