Expert Insights
Recently, I read an article about a neuroscience researcher from The University of Texas at Arlington winning a three-year grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Linda Perrotti, who is a psychology professor, is researching the differences in somatic, emotional, and motivational responses between males and females after they stop using morphine. According to the professor, her study is looking to develop data related to the ways females experience drug use, addiction, and recovery.
I think this will be a very valuable study, particularly when it comes to figuring out how pregnant women are impacted by addiction.
~ Natalie Baker
How Expensive is Drug Rehab in Arlington?
The cost of drug or alcohol rehab in Arlington depends on several variables, including:
Whether you need inpatient or outpatient treatment
Features and amenities (luxury or standard rehab facility)
The length of time you spend in treatment
Whether you have health insurance and what your plan covers
Whether a particular facility accepts your insurance
Whether a rehab center receives state or federal funding, which can reduce treatment costs
The features and amenities provided by a particular treatment facility
In some cases, care may be free, depending on your financial status and the facility you select. Addiction treatment can also cost several thousand dollars per month at certain facilities, particularly luxury and executive rehabs.
If you have private or public health insurance, your plan can reduce your costs, provided you choose a facility that’s in-network with your insurance provider. Some facilities also offer various forms of payment assistance for eligible persons, such as financing programs and sliding-scale fee structures, which can make rehab more affordable.
Resources
- Arlington County, Virginia. (2021). Opioid Incident Data.
- Virginia Department of Health, Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth & Families. (2019). 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results.
- Virginia Medicaid Department of Medical Assistance Services. (n.d.). Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS).
- National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2019, January 17). Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction DrugFacts.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse. (June 3, 2020). Evidence-Based Approaches to Drug Addiction Treatment.
- Virginia Legislative Information System. (2022). Senate Bill No. 639.
