Jonesboro Arkansas Drug Alcohol Rehab

Alcohol & Drug Rehabs in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Located in the northeastern corner of the state, in the hills of Crowley’s Ridge, Jonesboro acts as the regional hub for business, entertainment, and healthcare. Home to Arkansas State University, the city provides residents with a small-city lifestyle with university amenities, job availability, and low cost of living. Despite this appeal, the area also struggles with drug-related crime and substance abuse. Meth manufactured by Mexican cartels regularly floods Arkansas, moving up Interstates 40 and 30 and making its way to Craighead County. Meth, along with opioids, have become a significant challenge for the residents of Jonesboro. During the 12-month period ending March, 2022, there were 19 drug overdose deaths in Craighead County.1 As authorities attempt to slow the flow of drugs into the region, there is an ongoing need for quality alcohol and drug rehab in Jonesboro, AR. Currently, there are over 20 options for accredited treatment centers in the area.
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Drug and Alcohol Abuse Statistics in Jonesboro, AR

Levels of Care for Addiction Treatment Settings

Multiple levels of care are available in Arkansas drug rehab centers.

Detox

Detoxification involves a medically supervised set of services that aim to mitigate painful withdrawal symptoms while the body gets rid of the drug or alcohol. Once you achieve a substance-free state, you’re able to transfer into a residential or inpatient program.

Residential or Inpatient

Beneficial for those with a severe addiction, polydrug addiction, or dual diagnosis, inpatient involves 24/7 care in a highly structured environment.

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs)

Beneficial for those with a severe addiction who still want to live at home, a PHP involves up to 30 hours of onsite counseling and therapy per week.

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs)

Helpful for those with a moderate addiction or those who are stepping down from a higher level of care, IOPs require between nine and 20 hours of onsite treatment per week.

Standard Outpatient

Best for people with a mild addiction and strong motivation to quit, standard outpatient involves a few hours of onsite therapy per week.

Aftercare

Towards the end of your treatment program, you will work with a treatment team to create your aftercare plan. It helps you build on the recovery foundations you started during the inpatient setting.

How to Pay for Drug Rehab in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Cost shouldn’t be a barrier to quality addiction treatment. There are many ways to finance drug rehab so that you can get the help you need.

Private Insurance

Private health insurance providers cover most or all of addiction treatment services, depending on the setting, location, type of program, and more.

Arkansas Medicaid

Arkansas Medicaid, a federal health program providing insurance coverage to low-income people, covers some or all of drug rehab.

Medicare

Arkansas Medicare, a federal health insurance program that provides insurance to people aged 65 and older, covers inpatient and hospital stays for addiction treatment, outpatient rehab, and more.

TRICARE in Arkansas

TRICARE, a health care program for uniformed military members, veterans, and their families, can be used to pay for addiction treatment services.

Sliding Scale Rehabs

Sliding scale rehabs are a great option if you are looking to keep costs down because they only charge you what you can reasonably pay.

IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs

If you are Indigenous, you can receive free drug and alcohol abuse treatment at an IHS-funded drug rehab, many of which are located on reservations.

Traveling to and Within Jonesboro, AR

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Will you be traveling for alcohol and drug rehab in Jonesboro, AR? Or will you be visiting a loved one undergoing treatment at a Jonesboro drug and alcohol rehab? Use these valuable tips to guide your travel plans.

  • You can fly directly into Jonesboro Airport, but only from St. Louis and Nashville. Other nearby airport options include Memphis (69 miles) and Jackson (102 miles).
  • Jonesboro is not considered walkable or bikeable, but Lyft and Uber services are readily available to get around the city by car.
  • Multiple hotel chains have locations in Jonesboro, found mostly along the I-555 corridor. Locals typically consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest.
  • Jonesboro attractions include the Fowler Performing Arts Center, Arkansas State University Museum, Bill and Alice Nix Petting Zoo, and Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center.
  • Just an hour away, the many attractions in Memphis, TN provide great day-trip opportunities from Jonesboro.

Arkansas Substance Abuse and Treatment Laws

Here are some relevant substance misuse and treatment laws in Arkansas:1

Arkansas Good Samaritan Overdose Law: Encourages overdose witnesses to call 911 by protecting them from prosecution for drug charges.

Arkansas Naloxone Access Law: Arkansas residents can receive naloxone without a prescription from various pharmacies.

Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act: Healthcare providers can prescribe medications for medication-assisted treatment, such as Suboxone, without having to apply for approval.

Resources

  1. Provisional County drug overdose deaths. (2022, October 11). https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/prov-county-drug-overdose.htm
  2. S. County Opioid Dispensing Rates, 2020. (2022, October 7). CDC Injury Center. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/prov-county-drug-overdose.htm
  3. Hutchinson Governor, A. (n.d.). State of Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinating Council Kirk Lane, Council Chair. https://portal-assets.ark.org/308/files/AADACC%20August%20AGENDA%20packet.pdf
  4. Campbell, H. (2021, May 11). Jonesboro sees more overdoses since pandemic. KAIT. https://www.kait8.com/2021/05/10/jonesboro-sees-more-overdoses-since-pandemic/
  5. Jonesboro, AR drug-related crime rates and maps. (n.d.). CrimeGrade.Org. Retrieved December 27, 2022, from https://crimegrade.org/drug-crimes-jonesboro-ar/
  6. University of Arkansas System Criminal Justice Institute. (2020). Arkansas’s Opioid Crisis. https://artakeback.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Combined-Counties.pdf
  7. The Arkansas Department of Health. (n.d.). Craighead County: Because Your Life Matters. Retrieved December 27, 2022, from https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/pdf/craighead.pdf

 

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Dr. Matthew N. Parker is a native of Lubbock, Texas and now lives in deep East Texas. He was trained at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and the Conroe Family Medicine Residency in Conroe, Texas. He's spent 20 years as a practicing physician, 15 of which have been spent treating patients with substance use disorders.