Expert Insights
I recently learned about a fentanyl vaccine which could save thousands of lives lost to this deadly drug. Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a potential vaccine that stops fentanyl from getting into the brain.
Having watched the wave of fentanyl overdoses hitting Grand Prairie this news couldn’t come at a better time as fentanyl deaths rose 340 percent from just 2019 to 2021. It’s clear that what we’re doing isn’t working and innovations like a fentanyl vaccine could save so many lives.
While we wait for FDA approval, it’s critical that we provide fentanyl testing kits, increase access to addiction treatment resources, and provide Narcan to anyone who uses drugs, because many street drugs are being laced with fentanyl and the person using them may not know.
~ Olivia Pennelle
Cost of Drug Rehab in Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie drug rehabs structure their treatment costs based on several factors, so no two facilities charge the same price. Your treatment costs will also depend on various factors unique to your needs and situation, some of which include:
The type of treatment you need (inpatient or outpatient)
Whether you need specialized services like medical detox, medication-assisted treatment, or psychiatric care
The length of time you spend in rehab
Whether you have health insurance and your plan’s extent of coverage
Whether you qualify for various forms of financial assistance, such as sliding-scale services or scholarships
The type of rehab facility you choose (state-funded, non-profit, privately funded, luxury, standard, etc.)
Resources
- Texans Fight Fentanyl | Texas Workforce Commission. (2021). Texas.gov.
- Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Research and Education Foundation. (n.d.). Healthy North Texas Community Dashboard.
- 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.
- Texas Department of Health and Human Services. (2022). Medicaid CHIP State Plan Attachments.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022). Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
- U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2017). Disulfiram. MedlinePlus.
