Birmingham is having its annual CityWalk BHAM soon, and it’s for a great cause. In 2022, there were 418 confirmed overdose deaths in Jefferson County.An astounding 80% of those were related to fentanyl. By taking part in community Walks Like CityWalk BHAM, you can help make change happen. When you sign up, you can raise funds or simply show up to show your support. It helps to spread awareness about the serious drug epidemic in Birmingham and Alabama as a whole.
The money collected goes towards funding addiction treatment resources in the area, something that Birmingham desperately needs – especially in the rural areas of the city without access to vital treatment resources or clinics. I hope to see more of these community efforts pop up around the country.
~ Rita Milios
Cost of Drug Rehab in Birmingham
Birmingham drug and alcohol rehab costs vary depending on whether they are inpatient or outpatient. Inpatient or residential facilities, with room and board included, generally cost more than outpatient programs. Facilities with upscale amenities, such as pools and tennis courts, are more expensive, too. And longer courses of treatment increase the cost.
Rehabilitation may be expensive, but the cost of remaining addicted is even more costly in lost health, lost relationships, and lost work.5
Many private insurances, Medicare, Medicaid, and military insurance, cover a portion of your treatment. The portion covered varies from policy to policy and is something to check before you decide on a particular facility.
Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Vital Statistics Rapid Release. A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition): Is drug addiction treatment worth its cost?
- Alabama Medicaid. (2022). Qualifying for Medicaid.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2020, September 18). Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition) Principles of Effective Treatment.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022, June 10). Medication-Assisted Treatment
- National Alliance on Mental Illness. (2021). Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Suboxone)
- Alabama Public Health. (2021, December 8). Pharmacy.
