Articles
Longer pieces on paying for treatment, choosing a program and what to do while you wait. Written for the person making the call, not for a search engine.
Research
Detox deserts: the cities where the nearest detox that lists Medicaid is more than 50 miles away
116 cities where the nearest in-state detox that lists Medicaid is more than 50 miles away, and the places where a state line hides a closer one.
Planning treatment
Going to Rehab Out of State: Insurance, Travel and Aftercare
A step-by-step plan for comparing local and distant treatment, verifying coverage and arranging the handoff before and after a stay.
Family support
How to Choose an Addiction Interventionist: Questions, Costs and Red Flags
What to ask before hiring an interventionist, including how the process works, who gets paid and what happens if your loved one says no.
Paying for treatment
How to Verify Insurance Coverage for Rehab Before Admission
A practical guide to the two calls that matter before admission: one to your health plan and one to the treatment program.
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