Expert Insights
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently established a national research network meant to evaluate harm reduction services. This new network includes nine research studies, one of which will be conducted at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health’s Dr. Ryan Westergaard will head up a team of researchers to test the effectiveness of remote tools like overdose prevention hotlines and secure smartphone applications designed to improve access to harm reduction services in urban and rural regions of Wisconsin.
~ Lesley Wirth
How Expensive is Drug Rehab in Madison?
The cost of drug and alcohol rehab in Madison depends upon several factors. Inpatient tends to be more expensive than outpatient because you receive more intensive treatment plus room and board. The length of the program also affects the cost.
In addition, the cost of care climbs with its amenities, such as recreational facilities (pool, tennis courts, etc.), the exclusiveness of the facility, and the breadth of treatments offered (equine therapy, meditation, yoga, art therapy, nutritionists, etc.).
There are rehabs that take private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare. If you have private insurance, please call the number on the back of your card to verify how much it covers.
Madison also has government- and state-funded addiction treatment centers that are less expensive. Please call one of our specialists for help finding a facility that meets your needs and financial situation.
Resources
- Public Health Madison and Dane County. (2022). Drug Overdose Deaths in Dane County, Annual Report.
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services. (2022). Substance Use: Care and Coverage.
- Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services. (2021, November 12). 2022 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles.
- National Committee for Quality Assurance. (2022). NCQA Health Insurance Plan Ratings 2019-2020.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022). Methadone.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness. (2021). Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Suboxone).
