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.
Carrollton, Texas Drug and Alcohol Statistics
Located in the county of Dallas, Carrollton is the 23rd highest populated city in Texas. This northeastern city has experienced a rise in drug and alcohol-related incidents in recent years, including:
A 35% rise in drug overdoses between 2018 and 2020
Alcohol-related deaths rose 42% over the same time
9th highest number of drug overdoses in 2020; 21st highest rates of alcohol-related deaths
Choosing the Right Carrollton Drug Rehab
When thinking about accredited drug rehabs in Carrollton for you, consider:
- How severe your addiction is and the level of care you need
- Your social and spiritual background and whether you want that to factor into the type of rehab you ultimately choose
- Whether you have ample funding to pay for treatment or need to find a facility with financial assistance programs
- The best location for you, considering the proximity to your work or school, support network, or activities that you want to enjoy while you’re in care
- The program’s rules and policies
- The type of features and amenities you want the facility to have
Resources
- FindTreatment.gov. (n.d.). FindTreatment.gov.
- Center for Disease Control. (2022). CDC Wonder.
- Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Substance Abuse: Clinical Issues in Intensive Outpatient Treatment. Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US); (2006). Chapter 3. Intensive Outpatient Treatment and the Continuum of Care.
- Texas Targeted Opioid Response. (2022). Naloxone Standing Order Request.
- Dallas County, Texas. (2022). Divert Court Program.
- U.S. Department of Labor. (2022). Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Texas Department of Health Services. (2018). Overview of Drug Overdose Good Samaritan Laws.
