Expert Insights
I was very happy to hear that the Tennessee Department of Health recently helped develop a new website to help people in Tennessee find help to overcome addiction and substance abuse.
This site, called FindHelpNowTN.org, guides people to nearby services at addiction treatment facilities. Users can search for specific treatments or filter their results by location, insurance programs, payment methods, and various other filters.
It starts by asking the user some simple questions, then it asks if the person has been diagnosed with a mental health disorder along with a substance use disorder. The results are a list of nearby facilities and centers along with the services they provide, along with whether or not they are currently accepting patients.
This is a long-awaited step in the right direction. I’d love to see the momentum continue – we certainly need all the help we can get.
~ Nikki Seay
Cost of Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Knoxville
The cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Knoxville can fluctuate depending on a variety of factors. Some of these factors include the type of rehab you attend, such as whether it is an inpatient or outpatient program, the location such as urban or rural with scenic views or ordinary views, the amenities offered, the availability of government funding, and the length of time you spend in rehab.
For example, an inpatient or residential rehab in Knoxville, one where you would spend both your days and nights during the course of your rehab stay, will often be more expensive than a typical outpatient rehab. Furthermore, choosing a luxury rehab will typically be more expensive than an ordinary rehab because of the deluxe amenities luxury rehab centers provide.
With costs varying widely based on your needs and desires for your recovery, your insurance may cover some or all of the costs of alcohol or drug rehab in Knoxville. This may help to significantly reduce your rehab costs.
Resources
- Fast Facts: Opioid Treatment. Tn.gov. (2022). Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
- TDMHSAS Fast Facts. Tn.gov. (2022). Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services/
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS): 2005-2015.(2017). State Admissions to Substance Abuse Treatment Services. BHSIS Series S-95, HHS Publication No. (SMA) 17-4360. Rockville, MD.
- Data Dashboard. Tn.gov. (2022). Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
- Weinstein, S. (2022). Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention Statutes. Namsdl.org.
- DUI Offenses. Tn.gov. (2022). Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
