Arkansas Drug and Alcohol Rehabs

Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs in Arkansas

Arkansas' 3 million residents have access to 167 drug rehab facilities in the state. These include

When it comes to residential care, the facilities in the state offer both short-term (12.6 percent) and long-term (13.2 percent) programs, as well as detox services.

Not all of these drug rehab programs are the same. One of the strengths of these facilities is their ability to cater to specific demographics, including adolescents, adults, pregnant and postpartum women, seniors, veterans, and members of the LGBT community. Arkansas is a welcoming place for patients from all backgrounds and circumstances who require addiction recovery support.

Arkansas Drug Rehab Breakdown

• Demographic Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Patients with co-occurring mental health disorders: 47.9 percent
• Adult women: 43.7 percent
• Adult men: 43.7 percent
• Adolescents: 30.5 percent
• Patients who have suffered domestic abuse: 26.9 percent
• Seniors: 21 percent
• LGBT community members: 18 percent
• Veterans: 17.4 percent
• Pregnant or postpartum women: 10.8 percent
• Active duty military: 7.2 percent
• Payment Options Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Cash or self-payment: 88.6 percent
• Medicaid: 63.5 percent
• Private insurance: 80.8 percent
• Sliding fee: 65.9 percent
• Medicare: 43.7 percent
• Minimal charge or no-charge treatment for patients in need: 66.5 percent
• Federal military insurance: 46.1 percent
• ITU funds: 6.6 percent
• Free treatment: 3 percent

Arkansas' varied treatment options and payment options broaden the number of patients who can benefit from drug rehab.

Treatment Approaches in Arkansas

12 Step

Almost 60 percent of the drug rehab facilities in Arkansas facilitate 12-step programs for patients. These programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, provide a structured, community-based way for addicts to pursue a lasting recovery. With almost 90 years of proven success, these programs have demonstrated an ability to double 18-month abstinence rates for participants. These programs work very well for patients looking to maintain recovery after rehab and for those who can achieve abstinence when exposed to the type of support and guidance that these programs provide.

Dual Diagnosis/Co-Occurring

In 2019, almost 9.5 million people had both a substance abuse disorder and a mental illness, according to a SAMHSA report. This number grew by 300,000 over the course of the previous year, and is particularly large because individuals with mental illness are far more likely to suffer from a SUD, according to SAMHSA reporting. The existence of the two together are called a dual diagnosis or co-occurring illnesses. Patients who are going to live a successful life after addiction must receive treatment for both of their illnesses. 80 Arkansas facilities provide rehab for patients who have co-occurring illnesses.

Detox

In order to safely withdraw from the substances in their bodies, patients often go to detox as the first step in their recovery. This medically-supervised process ensures patients' comfort and safety, while preparing them to build a lasting recovery in rehab afterward. In Arkansas, detox is offered in outpatient, residential, and hospital rehab facilities, with the largest percentage (8.4 percent) being offered in an outpatient setting. Inpatient detox in a hospital setting is rarest, with only 7 facilities (4.2 percent) providing this service.

Short-Term Inpatient Rehab

Sometimes, patients benefit from living at the rehab facility, where they can receive round-the-clock monitoring, support, and rehab. Facilities that offer these inpatient services for less than 30 days are referred to as short-term inpatient rehab facilities. In Arkansas, 12.6 percent of all rehab facilities offer these specific services to patients.

Long-Term Residential Rehab

For patients who need 24/7 support for longer than 30 days, Arkansas facilities include long-term residential rehab programs. These programs are often appropriate for longstanding, or complex, addictions that require longer intensive care in order to build a successful recovery. In Arkansas, 13.2 percent of facilities provide these services.

Rehab Costs In Arkansas

When it comes to the exact cost of rehab in Arkansas, there are no guaranteed costs. The exact expenses a patient will face depends upon factors such as:

• Rehab program
• Therapy
• Aftercare
• Treatment approaches
• Insurance coverage
• And more

Patients need to talk with an addiction counselor to determine both their rehab needs and the costs they can expect to incur as a result of pursuing recovery.

However, although drug rehab does come with costs, patients should never avoid treatment because of concerns about paying for it. Facilities in Arkansas accept a variety of payment types, and a full two-thirds of facilities either provide treatment at no charge or limit their charges for patients who cannot pay.

Private Health Insurance for Addiction Rehab

Private health insurance plans often come as part of an employee's benefits package through work, although individuals and families can also purchase insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA)'s insurance marketplace. Most private insurance plans will cover the costs of rehab, although patients may be responsible for co-pays and/or deductibles, depending upon the exact insurance policy they have. In Arkansas, finding a facility that accepts private insurance is easy - 80.8 percent of facilities accept some form of insurance, while 46.1 percent accept federal military insurance. Patients will need to discuss their coverage with their rehab facility and insurance company to determine the exact benefits they will receive for their recovery.

Medicaid and Medicare for Addiction Rehab

For individuals who meet certain low income thresholds, the federal government offers Medicaid and Medicare programs. These programs provide healthcare benefits for low-income Americans, and these benefits include drug and alcohol rehab programs. Often, patients in these programs pay nothing for their rehab. In Arkansas, 63.5 percent of facilities accept Medicaid, and 43.7 percent accept Medicare.

Uninsured Addiction Rehab

Not every patient has insurance. Sometimes, patients cannot get private insurance or Medicare/Medicaid coverage. When rehab is essential, and there is neither time nor money to obtain insurance coverage, patients can still receive the critical services they need in Arkansas.

Sliding Scale Payments

65.9 percent, or almost two-thirds, of facilities in Arkansas provide their services on a sliding scale. This term refers to the practice of reducing services costs based on a patient's income. The less a patient makes, the less the facility charges for their services.

Free drug rehab

Only 5 facilities (3 percent) in Arkansas offer free treatment to every patient. However, two-thirds of facilities will provide treatment at no charge, or minimal charge, for patients who cannot pay. These facilities often use their nonprofit standing, government funds, payment plans, and other forms of assistance to put rehab within financial reach of their patients. Arkansas also uses a State Opioid Response Grant from SAMHSA to fund 10 addiction treatment and response programs throughout the state.

The best way for patients to get the treatment they need is to contact an addiction treatment center and speak with a counselor. These professionals can help determine patients' treatment needs and guide them toward a program that meets both their recovery and their financial needs.

Arkansas Drug Treatment Overview

Arkansas provides many resources for drug rehab to its residents, but there are also some drawbacks to its programs. Here is a look at the most important pros and cons of drug rehab in the state.

Pros

73.7 percent of Arkansas' facilities are private, nonprofit programs. As a result, it is more likely that patients can find affordable treatment solutions from organizations dedicated to their recovery.

Arkansas' strong acceptance of Medicare and Medicaid, as well as the many facilities that offer reduced charges for needy patients make it easier for everyone who needs it to receive addiction treatment.

Free treatment is available to patients who cannot afford to pay for rehab.

82 percent of drug rehab facilities in Arkansas conduct outreach to the community, increasing awareness of the drug rehab options available in the state.

Arkansas provides services for every stage of recovery, including robust transitional living and aftercare services to support a successful return to daily life for patients.

Arkansas facilities also offer specialized services to many demographics,including adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, veterans, active duty military, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Cons

Hospital inpatient facilities are extremely limited in the state, with only 4 currently operating according to SAMHSA.

The utilization rate of drug rehab beds is at 121.7 percent in Arkansas, as patients take up both beds designated for addiction treatment and non-designated beds. This may indicate a shortage of available beds and a delay in receiving dedicated treatment.

Treatment support of active duty military and their families is very low, at just 7.2 percent.

Childcare and beds for children who accompany their parents to rehab are limited, at just While patients can find facilities that provide childcare and beds for children accompanying their parents in rehab, these facilities are extremely limited, with only 3 percent of facilities providing beds and 5.4 percent providing childcare.

Arkansas Drug Use Statistics

Arkansas faces a huge surge in illicit drug use, fueled by a rise in the presence of deadly fentanyl and by the isolation and stress of the pandemic. Here is a look at Arkansas' most important drug use statistics:

From the Governor of Arkansas:

• Drug overdose deaths increased 55 percent in 2020.
• Fentanyl overdose deaths increased from 3 to 175 between 2014 and 2020.

From the SAMHSA:

• 10,781 individuals over the age of 12 were admitted for substance abuse treatment in Arkansas in 2020.
• 36.5 percent of these admissions were for amphetamines.
• 12.5 percent of these admissions were for other opiates.
• From the CDC (as reported by Arkansas Online):
• Fentanyl is the deadliest drug in Arkansas
• 515 people died from overdoses in Arkansas in 2020.

Sources:

https://www.populationu.com/us/arkansas-population

• PopulationU.com Arkansas Population
• SAMHSA: National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services
• Alcoholics Anonymous: The 12 Steps of AA (List and Effectiveness)
• SAMHSA Co-Occurring Mental Health Issues and SUD Among Adults
• SAMHSA: Co-Occurring Disorders and Other Health Conditions
• The Surge of Illicit Drug Use
• SAMHSA Quick Statistics Treatment Episode Data Set
• Arkansas Online: CDC: Overdose Deaths Rise In Arkansas