Saint Charles Missouri Drug Alcohol Rehab

Alcohol & Drug Rehabs in Saint Charles, Missouri

Along the Missouri River sits Missouri's oldest city, St. Charles. Thirty miles from downtown St. Louis, it has an impressive history as Missouri’s first state capital. Daniel Boone moved to St. Charles County in 1799, and Lewis and Clark set off on their expedition from the establishment in 1804.1 Being so close to St. Louis, a central hub for illicit drug activity, the number of overdose deaths in St. Charles is growing. Drugs like fentanyl cause clusters of death when several people consume a product from the same batch. There were 114 drug poisonings and 42 alcohol-related deaths in 2020 in St. Charles County.2 These are just a few of the many efforts drug and alcohol rehabs in St. Charles County are taking to fight the growing addiction problem.
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Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in St. Charles County, MO

St. Charles County does an excellent job of tracking how drugs and alcohol affect residents of all ages. The 2019 and 2020 reports on St. Charles County substance use health indicators include:2

Out of the 108 juveniles taken out of their parents’ homes, six were removed due to parental alcohol misuse, 50 due to parental drug abuse, and two due to both alcohol and drug abuse by the parents. Sadly, only about 23% of those who need St. Charles drug rehab services receive it.1

Several measures have been put into place to help anyone at any time seek and receive substance abuse treatment. The Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) provides state funding to accredited drug rehabs in St. Charles in order to assist those who cannot pay to get the help they need.

The Comprehensive Substance Treatment and Rehabilitation (CSTAR) is a network of quality providers who offer the full spectrum of services, including medication-assisted detox, inpatient rehab, intensive outpatient programs, prevention, and recovery support with the help of the DBH.3

If you don’t qualify for state-funded treatment, there are other free or low-cost options, including:

  • Medicaid or Medicare application assistance
  • Sliding fee scales and discounts
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Payment plans

Addiction Treatment Settings

Compare drug and alcohol rehab settings to figure out the best one for you.

Professional Detox Treatment

Quitting drugs can often result in painful or dangerous withdrawal symptoms. Fortunately, professional detox treatment can administer medications and medical care to reduce these symptoms and help you feel more comfortable.

Inpatient Addiction Treatment

Also called residential rehab, inpatient involves living at the facility while receiving various therapies, attending groups, and more.

Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs)

Partial hospitalization programs, also called day treatment, are the highest level of care you can receive while still living at home. You attend treatment every day for several hours each day, for a total of about 30 hours per week.

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs)

A bridge between PHP and standard outpatient, IOPs involve a few hours of treatment, for three to five days per week.

Standard Outpatient

You attend therapy and counseling at a therapist’s office or clinic for a couple of hours each week.

Aftercare and Ongoing Support

An aftercare plan involves forms of ongoing support that can nourish your sobriety and help prevent relapse, such as ongoing therapy and support groups.

How to Pay for Addiction Treatment Services in St. Charles

Don’t let the cost of addiction treatment deter you from getting the help you need. There are many ways to finance drug rehab.

Private Insurance

Health insurance providers like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and United provide coverage for addiction treatment services like outpatient, PHP, IOP, and inpatient rehab.

Missouri Medicaid

Missouri Medicaid, also called MO HealthNet, provides health insurance coverage to low-income families and individuals, which includes coverage for drug and alcohol rehab.

Missouri Medicare

Missouri Medicare, which provides health coverage to people 65 and older, covers a myriad of substance abuse treatment services.

Sliding Scale Payment Options

If free treatment centers near you are all full or have long waiting lists, you could look into a sliding scale rehab which will only charge you what you can afford based on your income.

TRICARE in Missouri

If you are a veteran or member of the military, you can use Missouri TRICARE to cover some or all of the cost of addiction treatment.

IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs

Indigenous people with substance abuse problems can receive free addiction treatment services at drug and alcohol rehabs funded by the Indian Health Service. Many of these are located on reservations.

Traveling To and Within St. Charles, MO

st charles missouriDrug rehabs in St. Charles are accessible from various routes. Flying into the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport will land you within minutes of St. Charles. Upon arrival, you have numerous options for lodging, including:4

  • 21 hotels
  • 15 bed and breakfasts
  • 10 guest houses and vacation rentals
  • 4 camping sites and cabins

There are also AirBnB and VRBO homes, apartments, and condos which may suit someone staying longer than a few days.

To get around St. Charles, you can rent a car, get an Uber or a Lyft, or take the St. Charles Trolley. With so much to do and see, you will find the area supportive of recovery. Enriching activities include:4

  • 9 museums
  • 54 attractions
  • 21 special event facilities
  • 16 golf courses
  • 6 parks
  • 100+ outdoor and indoor activities
  • 100+ places to shop
  • 7 salons and spas

Whether you plan to enter a St. Charles County drug rehab or visit someone in recovery, you will find everything you need to succeed.

Missouri Alcohol and Drug Laws

Below are some relevant Missouri substance abuse and overdose laws:1

Alternative Sentencing: First-time nonviolent offenders and those on probation may be able to attend drug rehab through Missouri’s drug court system.

Missouri Good Samaritan Law: This law provides limited immunity from prosecution to people who call 911 to help a person who is overdosing.

Missouri Naloxone Access Law: Any Missouri resident can obtain naloxone without a prescription.

Resources

  1. City of St. Charles, Missouri. 2022. About St. Charles.
  2. Missouri Department of Mental Health. 2021. Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators St. Charles County 2021.
  3. Missouri Department of Mental Health. 2022. Behavioral Health Resources.
  4. Greater Saint Charles CVB. 2022. Saint Charles, Missouri.

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Libby Pellegrini, MMS, PA-C, is a professionally-trained physician assistant. She has worked in numerous emergency healthcare settings, ranging from the rural United States to large metropolitan areas. Her experience helping patients suffering from acute crises related to intoxication and substance use disorders informs her passion for addiction medicine.