Expert Insights
I recently learned of the wave of teen fentanyl overdoses in Carrollton and am horrified that we still don’t have an effective solution to these fatal drugs. I don’t think parents want to believe that their kids take drugs, but denial won’t save their lives. I believe drug use has changed considerably over the last few years as opioids have become more potent and more deadly.
Fentanyl is 100 times stronger than morphine and it is infiltrating the drug supplies. So while teens might think they’re experimenting with a different drug, they could be risking their lives. This highlights how important it is for parents to have open discussions with their kids about drug use. Of course no parent wants to condone experimentation, I am certain they would rather have a difficult conversation than a funeral.
Parents need to educate themselves on drugs, carry drug testing kits, Narcan, and anything else that can save a life. This message needs to be reinforced in schools and colleges too, then we may have a chance at reducing overdoses and lives.
~ Olivia Pennelle
Cost of Drug Rehab in Carrollton
The cost of rehab depends on various factors, such as:
Treatment setting (inpatient or outpatient)
Features and amenities (luxury or standard facility)
Duration of program
Health insurance plan (private, Medicare, Medicaid)
Government funding
Location (city vs. suburb)
If you need help paying for rehab, consider asking friends and family for funds, or make a crowdfunding website. You can also reach out to a prospective center and ask about their financing options, as some have in-house financing or use a third-party loan company.
Resources
- Center for Disease Control. (2022). CDC Wonder.
- Texas Targeted Opioid Response. (2022). Naloxone Standing Order Request.
- Dallas County, Texas. (2022). Divert Court Program.
