Expert Insights
As of 2022, Maricopa County was experiencing more than 1500 drug overdose deaths per year.
And in Arizona, 42% of all overdoses involve fentanyl. When this deadly drug is involved, death is often the result. It’s a killer, and lawmakers in Arizona are trying to pass legislation that would allow sellers of the drug to be treated as murderers.
The law would allow first-degree murder charges for fentanyl dealers or sellers if their deal results in an overdose death. Charge someone for murder…when they murder someone with drugs? Seems like a no brainer. This act definitely deserves harsh punishment.
~ Kerry Nenn
Are There Low-Cost and Free Drug Rehab Centers in Tempe?
If you don’t have health insurance and lack the means to pay out of pocket for alcohol or drug rehab in Tempe, you can still get help. Local state-funded facilities offer low-cost or free services for eligible residents who need care for addiction and/or mental health concerns. Publicly funded facilities receive funding via Arizona tax dollars and may receive federal grants as well. These subsidies allow them to provide programs at little to no cost for people in need.
To qualify for care at low-cost or free drug rehabs or detox centers in Tempe, you must provide proof of income to demonstrate financial need. You must also show proof of U.S. citizenship and Arizona residency and may need to prove that you’re either uninsured or underinsured.
If you’re eligible for enrollment, you’ll have access to the same evidence-based addiction treatment services provided by costlier facilities. But, because these treatment centers receive limited funding, they may not offer cutting-edge services, complimentary amenities, or therapies.
Resources
- Arizona Department of Health Services. (2022). Opioid Prevention Dashboard.
- Maricopa County Department of Public Health. (2020, October). Maricopa County 2019 CCHNA: Community Health Status Report.
- Maricopa County Public Health. (2020). Maricopa County Overdose Deaths 2020 Monthly Report.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2018). Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition) Types of Treatment Programs.
- Arizona Office of the Governor. (2018). Arizona Opioid Epidemic Act.
