Expert Insights
I was disheartened to learn that of the 23 million people impacted by addiction, 32 percent are mothers.
It’s tragic to me that these moms are put through the court system instead of being given access to life-saving treatment that will better their lives and their families. Then I learned about a new fundraising and awareness campaign launched in Port Saint Lucie called Forgotten Moms. The campaign hopes to create more awareness about the issues affecting mothers and to raise money for sorely lacking treatment resources.
I think this is a brilliant idea as it will not only support struggling moms but improve their health outcomes and their children. I believe that we need to do everything we can to help moms who have so much on their plate already, never mind struggling with a mental health condition.
~ Olivia Pennelle
How Expensive is Drug Rehab in Port St. Lucie?
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, substance abuse costs the U.S. $600 billion a year.6 And this number doesn’t include the incalculable cost of broken relationships and drug-related deaths. The cost of rehabilitation is certainly less than the cost of not treating an SUD.6
Among rehabs, costs vary based on several factors:
Inpatient vs. outpatient treatment
Standard vs. luxury or executive
Length of treatment
Your insurance coverage
Whether the facility receives government funding
Location—beachfront vs. city vs. rural
If you have private or military insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid, your out-of-pocket expense will likely be less. You can verify what your insurance plan covers to find out what deductibles and copays you’ll be responsible for.
If you don’t have health insurance, rehabs can work with you to finance your treatment. Some offer care for low or no cost.
Are There Low-Cost and Free Drug Rehab Centers in Port St. Lucie?
About one in five people say the lack of health insurance or the cost of rehab is a barrier to entering alcohol or drug rehab.7 Fortunately, cost doesn’t have to come between you and lasting recovery.
Some alcohol and drug rehabs receive money from state and federal grants. In 2022, Florida received more than $32 million in grants for the treatment of SUDs.8 Facilities that receive grants offer low-cost or free treatment to people who can’t afford to pay for it or don’t have health insurance.
Resources
- Florida Department of Health. (2022). Substance Use Dashboard.
- Agency for Healthcare Administration. (2022, May 31). Number of Medicaid Eligibles Report by Age by County.
- CMS.gov. (2022). 2022 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles/2022 Medicare Part D Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022, June 10). Medication-Assisted Treatment
- National Alliance on Mental Illness. (2021, April 21). Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Suboxone)
