Expert Insights
Two threats to the lives of all Mobile, AL residents should be on everyone’s radar: methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Law enforcement and treatment professionals agree that these two substances pose the greatest drug threats in Alabama. Meth has been the biggest threat historically in the Cotton State, but fentanyl incidents have increased at an alarming rate in recent years. We can’t sit by and watch these numbers climb.
There are currently just 14 drug treatment facilities in a 25-mile radius of Mobile. As the threat of fentanyl grows, and meth continues to wreck lives, we need more resources, including more specialized intervention and treatment programs that focus on these drugs.
~ Kerry Nenn
Cost of Drug Rehab in Mobile
A Mobile alcohol rehab will vary in cost depending on the type of program and several other factors. A few of those factors are listed below.
Inpatient vs. Outpatient: Inpatient treatment typically costs more than outpatient. While an outpatient program may last longer than an inpatient one, you are required to stay at inpatient facilities or detox centers in Mobile full-time, whereas, with outpatient treatment, you can live at home.
An inpatient program can also include special amenities such as holistic therapies, fitness centers, and spa services that can add to the cost.
Duration of Program: Inpatient programs can range in length from 30 days at minimum to 90 days or more. The longer your treatment stays, the more it will likely cost.
Insurance Coverage: If you have private insurance, it’s important to find Mobile drug rehabs that are considered in-network by your provider. This will maximize your coverage and reduce your overall out-of-pocket costs. Most plans will cover some, if not all, of your addiction treatment. This includes Medicare and Medicaid. You can call the number on the back of your insurance card for help with determining your coverage.
Location: Mobile is known for its Gulf Coast location. A rehab located along the Gulf with views of the water may require you to pay a bit more for the premium location. If you don’t have insurance, don’t let that keep you from seeking out addiction treatment. Alabama offers state-funded programs that offer care based on your income level. Other drug and alcohol rehabs in Mobile offer financial aid, scholarships, or will treatment based on a sliding scale of what you can pay.
Resources
- National Center for Health Statistics. (2021). County-level provisional drug overdose death counts.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020). The National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services – Alabama.
- Alabama Department of Mental Health. (n.d.). Substance Abuse Treatment in Alabama.
- Alabama Department of Public Health. (n.d.) Naloxone Frequently Asked Questions
