Expert Insights
Lincoln has seen more than its fair share of drug overdose deaths in recent years. More and more of these deaths are due to fentanyl. In 2019, 33% of opioid deaths involved this powerful drug.
By 2021, that number was up to 95%. Fortunately, in August of 2021, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department issued a Health Alert, after the police department responded to 50 overdose case in 30 days. Lincoln also offers crisis hotlines and locations that provide free naloxone. These efforts seemed to help, since the city’s overdose rate decreased somewhat in 2022, after three straight years of increases.
It’s good to see the city stepping up with effective efforts that will prevent future tragedies.
~ Kerry Nenn
How Expensive is Drug Rehab in Lincoln?
Several variables affect the cost of going to alcohol or drug rehab in Lincoln. Some factors that will help determine your overall treatment costs include:
Treatment setting (outpatient is typically less costly than inpatient because it doesn’t involve room and board)
Rehab facility amenities (treatment centers that offer luxury accommodations/services typically cost more than those that provide standard amenities)
Program length (a 30-day program will generally be less expensive than a 90-day program)
Whether you have health insurance that partially or fully covers behavioral health care
The type of insurance a particular rehab facility accepts
Whether a particular facility receives donations or government funding, which may help reduce the cost of treatment
Type of care (dual-diagnosis treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and other specialty services may increase the cost of your care)
Although many see the high cost as a barrier, finances shouldn’t stop you from getting the help you need. Several Lincoln drug rehabs offer various forms of financial assistance that can help cover your expenses. The city is also home to a few facilities that provide services at little to no cost for people with limited income.
Resources
- Lincoln, Nebraska Population 2021 (Demographics, Maps, Graphs). (n.d.). Worldpopulationreview.com.
- Fentanyl Related Overdose Deaths Spike in Lincoln and Omaha. (n.d.). Www.dea.gov.
- City of Lincoln Nebraska. (n.d.). Overdose Prevention.
- Lancaster County Crisis Center. (2020, August 3). Mental Health Crisis Center of Lancaster County.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022). Treatment Locator Map.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2020, June 1). Contingency Management Interventions/Motivational Incentives (Alcohol, Stimulants, Opioids, Marijuana, Nicotine).