Expert Insights
Summit County experienced 1,100 emergency room visits due to drug-related overdose in 2020. And between 2020 and 2021, county morticians recorded a 140% increase in drug-related deaths.
Whatever Akron officials have been doing to prevent drug tragedies, it clearly hasn’t been working. But some new efforts are on the scene that could provide new hope. The Summit County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board has increased access to assistance with a 24/7 addiction treatment call line.
Plus, the ADM board is thinking outside the box for solutions – like shoes. Their shoe give-away program helps remove financial stress, which often triggers drug use. These types of practical solutions can make a huge impact on the community.
~ Kerry Nenn
Cost of Drug Rehab in Akron
The cost of care at Akron drug rehabs varies widely from facility to facility. Some treatment centers charge several thousand dollars per month for their services, while others provide income-based treatment that’s highly affordable or even free. Some of the many factors that influence these differences in costs include:
Type of treatment facility (luxury vs. standard)
The duration of your treatment program (the more time you spend in rehab, the more you can expect to pay)
Whether you have health insurance, the type of insurance you have, and your plan’s extent of coverage
Whether a rehab facility offers any form of financial aid (scholarships, sliding-scale services, etc.)
Whether a treatment center receives government or non-profit funding (these facilities typically offer lower-cost services)
Although rehabilitation can be quite costly, its benefits unquestionably outweigh the costs. If you’re uninsured or underinsured and feel like care is out of reach, you can still get help. Many local treatment facilities can work with you, regardless of your ability to pay. If you have a low income, you may qualify for a subsidized insurance plan that can also help reduce your costs.
Resources
- Frank, R. G., Beronio, K., & Glied, S. A. (2014). Behavioral Health Parity and the Affordable Care Act. Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation, 13(1-2), 31-43.
- Ohio Department of Medicaid. (n.d.). Medicaid Behavioral Health.
- Medicare.gov. (n.d.). Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services.
- Congressional Research Service. (2020, June 4). Medicare Coverage of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Addiction.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022). Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
