Expert Insights
I was horrified to read an article about a nurse judging a person in a detox facility, stating that voluntary patients were more motivated and compliant than court-ordered patients.
As a person who knows several people who have successfully recovered through court-ordered programs, I think the nurse’s comments were unfair and biased. Providers are not supposed to judge their patients, period. By stating that someone is more motivated than the next person is like saying that some people aren’t deserving of treatment and implies a moral choice over drug use.
As a provider, they would know that substance use disorder is a mental health disorder and it is deserving of treatment just like any other. Not everybody is successful at recovery the first time, but if court ordered programs didn’t exist, I believe people struggling with addiction would have even less of a shot at recovery.
I think we need to do better as providers in treating people with mental health conditions with dignity and stop stigmatizing – then we might have a better shot at saving some lives.
~ Olivia Pennelle
Cost of Drug Rehab in Tallahassee
The cost of rehab in Tallahassee will vary according to the:
The types of treatment offered (e.g., inpatient vs. outpatient)
The amenities offered (e.g., basic vs. luxury or high-end)
The length of treatment
The types of insurance it accepts
The financial aid or sliding scale fees it offers
The amount of government funding it receives (if any)
Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance, and private insurance usually pay a portion of your care. Inpatient facilities cost more since they provide treatment plus room and board. Rehabs with luxury accommodations and high-end amenities (pools, tennis courts, spas, holistic treatments, etc.) cost more too.
You should be aware that your out-of-pocket expenses are usually lower with an in-network facility if you have private insurance. Call the number on the back of your insurance card or one of our specialists to find a facility that accepts your insurance plan.
If you don’t have health insurance, rehabs that accept government funding can provide lower-cost care.
Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, March 1). Drug Overdose Mortality by State. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services. (2021). Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) 2019 (Revised).
- Medical Examiners Commission 2020 Annual Report. (2022). Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons by Florida Medical Examiners
- Florida Department of Children and Families. (2022). Family Related Medicaid Income Limits.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2020, September 18). Principles of Effective Treatment.
