Drug & Alcohol Treatment at Banyan Delaware Rehab

The beautiful, historic town of Milford, Delaware is home to Banyan's 12th drug rehab facility. In a central location, easily accessible from Philadelphia, PA, Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC, and the rest of Delaware, our Delaware treatment center helps people with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. 

At our center in Milford, you or your loved one will receive customized care, whether that takes the form of telehealth, partial hospitalization or full residential treatment. Art, music and pet therapy programs round out the treatment options, offering a holistic approach to recovery. 

Staffed by a team of professionals, including addiction treatment doctors and licensed therapists, the treatment center provides life-saving detoxification and residential services along with round-the-clock care and admissions. Our Delaware facility adheres to the principles of community and collaboration that set Banyan Treatment Centers apart.

Drug and alcohol rehab in Delaware addresses the root cause of addiction, delivering patient-focused treatment that helps people move beyond their substance use disorder. Our services and specialties include treatments for alcohol use disorder and drug use disorder.

What We Treat

Whether you or your loved one is currently living with substance use disorder or a dual diagnosis that combines substance use with a mental illness, Banyan Treatment Center can help. We treat the following conditions:

• Alcohol Addiction
• Opioid Addiction
• Cocaine Addiction
• Meth Addiction
• Benzodiazepine Addiction
• Prescription Drug Addiction
• Fentanyl Addiction
• Heroin Addiction
• Co-Occurring Disorders

How We Treat

No two treatment programs are completely identical at Banyan. We offer a range of levels of care, from remote telehealth services to medically supervised detoxification. When a patient is admitted to our facility, we evaluate their condition to determine which treatment and level of care will provide them with the most support and that will keep them safe. 

Whether you are in our residential facility, partial hospitalization program or telehealth program, our team monitors you and your progress. We make adjustments as needed, based on how you are doing. If necessary, we may recommend a more intensive level of treatment. Similarly, as you make progress toward recovery, we recommend a less intense treatment. 

We use various forms of therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and accelerated resolution therapy to help you or your loved one recognize triggers and develop appropriate ways to respond to those triggers, without the use of alcohol or other substances.

Specialty & Supplemental Programs

Medically supervised detox and rehab are just the beginning. Our treatment center in Milford also provides supplemental programs to round out a patient's recovery and provide them with additional support and encouragement. Our supplemental programs include those designed for specific groups, such as pregnant women, military veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals. 

Family therapy examines how substance use and mental health disorders impact entire families and helps relatives develop better ways to communicate and support each other. 

Additionally, programs such as art and music therapy, pet therapy, and trauma groups provide patients with ways to express emotions that are often too difficult to verbalize. These programs offer an outlet that many find essential for their emotional healing.

As Banyan Delaware expands its continuum of care, patients now have access to primary mental health treatment through our Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), in addition to our addiction treatment services. Following a comprehensive clinical evaluation, our team recommends the level of care that best supports each patient's individual needs, symptoms, and recovery goals.

• Anxiety disorders
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Mood disorders
• Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders

Treatment recommendations are individualized to each patient's symptoms, functional needs, and treatment goals. Individuals experiencing both addiction and a mental health condition often benefit from integrated treatment that addresses both disorders concurrently (SAMHSA, 2020).

Medical Disclaimer: Every treatment recommendation is based on a comprehensive clinical evaluation. Program placement, therapies, and services are determined by each patient's individual needs and medical necessity.

Leaving for inpatient rehab treatment offers a crucial opportunity to step away from the triggers, environments, and routines that may have fueled addiction or mental health struggles. Being removed from these stressors allows individuals to focus entirely on their healing in a safe, structured, and supportive setting. Inpatient care provides 24/7 access to medical and clinical professionals, peer support, and evidence-based therapies that promote deep emotional and behavioral change. This separation from harmful influences is often the first vital step toward lasting recovery, helping individuals build a solid foundation before returning to daily life with healthier coping strategies and renewed strength.

The town of Milford may seem sleepy, but it's a central hub easily accessible from many cities up and down the Eastern Seaboard. Patients come to Banyan Delaware from cities including:

• New York City
• Philadelphia, PA
• Baltimore, MD
• Washington, DC
• Dover, DE
• Newark, NJ
• Newark, DE
• Alexandria, VA
• Harrisburg, PA

To reduce the burden on patients who have to travel across state lines or from many miles away, we offer transportation to and from our facility for those within a two or three hour drive.

Statewide & Local Substance Use Overview

Delaware may be the smallest state in the US, but it has one of the highest levels of drug overdose deaths in the country. In 2021, the state had the fifth highest rate of drug overdose deaths. Treatment for and recovery from substance use disorders can help to reduce the frequency of overdose and save lives.

Not only is Delaware facing a substance use crisis, but so are several of its neighboring states. The Kensington section of nearby Philadelphia has become notorious for its open-air drug market and the many people living there who are affected by opioid addiction. The city of Baltimore is also battling an epidemic of drug use.  

Statewide Overview 

One of the biggest drug threats in Delaware and the surrounding area is opioids. In 2024, there were 338 fatal drug overdoses across the state. Overdoses from opioids, including the synthetic fentanyl, are also a major concern in neighboring Philadelphia, where there were 1,315 overdose deaths in 2023.

Opioids aren't the only substance causing death in Delaware. There are nearly six deaths for every 10,000 people in the state from excessive alcohol intake. More than half of those deaths are related to chronic alcohol use disorder.

Local Overview

Drug and alcohol use disorders are having a major impact on the local area surrounding our Delaware treatment center. Philadelphia is facing a crisis involving the synthetic opioid, fentanyl, which is often added to heroin to make it more potent. Many of the batches of drugs on the market are now contaminated with medetomidine, an animal tranquilizer that is incredibly potent and is linked to numerous drug overdose deaths.

At the same time that it's experiencing an opioid epidemic, Philadelphia is also dealing with increasing alcohol use issues, as are every other state in the country. Deaths related to alcohol use doubled between 2009 and 2021.