Expert Insights
I was pleased to see that the U.S. Senator Roger Marshall announced new legislation to target the sale and distribution of fentanyl. The Cooper Davis Act, named after a Johnson county teen who took a pill containing a lethal dose of fentanyl, would require social media companies to work with law enforcement agencies to reduce the illicit sale of drugs on their platforms.
While I’m dubious about giving agencies access to private information, I do think it’s a good idea in this regard because these sites are so unregulated. I’ve personally seen ads for drugs on Instagram and I don’t spend as much time on these sites as kids. It’s worrying that they could purchase drugs when their parents think they’re just chatting with their friends.
~ Olivia Pennelle
Cost of Drug Rehab in Overland Park
When looking into the cost of care, some important factors to consider are the cost of living in the area you want to go to rehab, what type of program you need, and what your financial situation is.
If you need help financing your program, you can look into applying for a medical care loan or try setting up a crowdfunding website. If those options aren’t a good option for you, try finding a low-cost or free facility.
Resources
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment. (January 3, 2022). News Flash: Kansas sees a 54% increase in drug overdoses in the first 6 months of 2021.
- the State of Kansas. (2022). KanCare Medicaid for Kansas.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2022). Eligibility.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022). Medication-Assisted Treatment.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness. (2022). Antabuse.
- Kansas Board of Pharmacy. (2022). Naloxone Dispensing in Kansas.
