About Us

Addiction is not your fault, but it is your responsibility. We are here for you and committed to providing the care you need.
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YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY

Treatment for New Orleans By New Orleanians.

NOLA Detox and Recovery Center was built on a simple belief: people in the middle of one of the hardest moments of their lives deserve more than clinical indifference. They deserve genuine care, real comfort, and a team that shows up for them — every single day.

Founded by Chris Copeland and Dan Forman, NOLA Detox draws on something most treatment centers don’t have: firsthand knowledge of what addiction does to a person, and what it takes to come back from it. Both founders come from backgrounds in entertainment and hospitality, and both have been personally touched by addiction. That experience didn’t just shape their empathy — it shaped every decision about how this place was built.

Through every phase of treatment, the NOLA Detox Family is here to guide patients through their path to recovery. We’ve recruited a strong team of professionals with specializations in medical care, therapy, nursing, and more to provide the highest level of quality treatment for our patients.

Why Choose Us

What makes NOLA Detox different

NOLA Detox Team is committed to bringing a world-class recovery option to New Orleans with medication-assisted treatment, a comforting atmosphere, and true Southern hospitality.

Group therapy session for psychedelic addiction recovery at NOLA Detox.

FEEL BETTER FASTER

That’s not a marketing slogan.

It’s the standard we hold ourselves to every day.
At NOLA Detox, we use medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and evidence-based clinical care to reduce the physical discomfort of detox and stabilization as much as medically possible. We believe that when patients feel physically supported from day one, they’re able to engage more deeply in the work of recovery — and that better engagement leads to better outcomes.

Our approach combines the most current advances in therapeutic science and medical intervention with an environment that actually feels like a place you’d want to be. Because healing shouldn’t feel like punishment.

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SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY

New Orleans has a culture built on warmth, community, and taking care of people. That’s not something we just talk about at NOLA Detox — it’s something we live.

Our founders built their careers in hospitality before turning that expertise toward something that matters more. The result is a recovery environment that’s thoughtfully designed, attentive to comfort, and staffed by people who genuinely care about the individuals in their care — not just the condition they’re treating.

From our campuses in New Orleans and Slidell to our sober living residences, every space at NOLA Detox is designed to help you feel safe, seen, and supported.

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NEW ORLEANS FLAIR

NOLA Detox utlizes the city’s food, music, and people, to engage our patients in their treatment. We instill fundamental New Orleans culture into our treatment to teach patients how to enjoy life in recovery. NOLA Detox offers a full continuum of care — from medically supervised detox through inpatient residential treatment, intensive outpatient programming (IOP), and recovery residences. We serve New Orleans and Slidell, with outpatient services available in the heart of the city and residential care accessible to patients across the greater Louisiana area. We also offer specialized programming for veterans, recognizing that those who have served our country often carry unique burdens and deserve care that understands them.

Our Mission

NOLA Detox and Recovery Center’s mission is to put our patients first, offering a best-in-class approach to addiction treatment for anyone who seeks a path to recovery.

Our Vision

NOLA Detox and Recovery Center strives to create a world where the path to recovery is accessible to all and where individuals can participate fully in the health and happiness of life.

Our Community Partners

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Our Locations

NOLA Strong. NOLA Sober. NOLA Detox.

New Orleans- Residential Treatment Center

New Orleans- Outpatient Treatment Center

Slidell- Inpatient and Outpatient Services

We work with your insurance.

NOLA Detox accepts most major insurance plans, and both campuses accept Medicaid. Don’t let coverage be a barrier; our admissions team will verify your benefits for free, same day.
Take the First Step.

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Testimonials

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Hear what our happy patients have to say about NOLA Detox!

Reach Out Today

You don't have to figure this out alone.

Our admissions team is standing by 24 hours a day. One call can start everything. Same-day admissions are available, and transportation can be arranged. There’s no wrong time to reach out.

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New Orleans’ Own Addiction Treatment Program

Addiction is not your fault, but it is your responsibility. If you’re on our site, you’re likely facing a critical situation. We are here for you and committed to providing the care you need.

Call or Text – available 24/7. Admissions by appointment only.