Getting the help you Need for the help you Want

So you are thinking that it is time to turn your life around. Your meth addiction has led you on a downward spiral toward destruction and you no longer want this to continue. You know what you need to do to get help; good for you. But what about paying for it? Do you know how such treatment will be funded?

As important as it is for substance abusers to get help, it is still a costly endeavor. Counselors and support workers who are trained in drug rehabilitation need to be compensated for their services and even the facilities where such treatment takes place need money for maintenance and upkeep. With such a financial burden, it may seem impossible for you to get help. However, options are available to receive aid; all you need to do is look in the right places.

One obvious place to start is your health insurance company. Many times, coverage policies will include handling the cost of attending a drug treatment program. Some companies may pay the entire fee, but even those who do not may at least cover a portion of the treatment costs. Also, it may be required that the treatment facility document your participation and progress during the duration of your stay. This is to ensure that you are indeed doing all that you can in order to work towards sobriety and improve your life.

Those who do not have insurance, however, should not give up on treatment. State and federal programs are still available which can help you to get back on the right track. One popular option is Medicaid. This service, supported by the federal government, is designed to provide health services to low-income individuals. Included under this are services for drug rehabilitation. While set up at the federal level, individual states are responsible for carrying out and managing the program within their area. Therefore, in order to receive such aid, you must visit the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services in your area and apply for assistance. Once approved, you will be on your way to eliminating meth and regaining control of you life.

For more information on financial aid options available to you, contact the nearest drug treatment facility and speak with a financial representative.

- Sara Pollock