Expert Insights
Corpus Christi is struggling with opioid addiction just like most other areas of the nation, but being a border state, they certainly have a lot more on their plates than many other states.
That’s why I think it’s such a wonderful idea that the Texas Substance Use Symposium is held each year. One of my peers attended the event in Corpus Christi last year and she said she learned so very much about the state of addiction in Texas and what the more than 300 government and health officials were doing to fight substance abuse both in Nueces County and across the state.
This is one of the very best ways to disseminate information and highlight programs and efforts on the horizon.
~ Natalie Baker
How Expensive is Drug Rehab in Corpus Christi?
Costs associated with treatment at Corpus Christi drug rehabs can vary significantly depending on several factors. The level of care you need, the type of facility you select, and the way you choose to pay can all impact your out-of-pocket costs.
Variables that affect the cost of drug or alcohol rehab in Corpus Christi include:
Treatment setting (inpatient involves room and board expenses, whereas outpatient does not)
Facility amenities (treatment centers that offer private rooms, holistic therapies, recreational facilities, and other amenities are more expensive)
The type of health insurance you have (certain plans provide more coverage for addiction treatment than others)
The type of insurance a rehab center accepts (if your insurance provider isn’t in-network at a specific facility, insurance likely won’t pay for care)
The type of care you need (specialized services like dual-diagnosis treatment and medication-assisted treatment can increase your costs)
If you’re worried about your ability to afford rehab, you may be eligible for financial assistance that can help reduce or even eliminate your out-of-pocket costs. Non-profit and state-funded addiction treatment centers often provide reduced-cost services, and many facilities also offer financing and other forms of payment assistance that can help.
Resources
- Corpus Christi, Texas Population 2021 (Demographics, Maps, Graphs). (n.d.). Worldpopulationreview.com.
- Texas Health Institute. (2021). Advancing Health Equity in Nueces County Amid and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic, Final Report.
- Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute. (2020). Nueces County Comprehensive Behavioral Health Community Needs Assessment.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2020). Substance Use in Women Drug Facts. Sex and gender differences in substance use.
