Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Centers

Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facilities in Connecticut

Connecticut's 220 drug rehab facilities were serving 43,404 patients as of March 2019, were serving As of March 2019, according to SAMHSA. These facilities can be broken down by type, including 13 detox centers and 79 outpatient treatment programs. Other services patients can access include 14 long-term inpatient rehabs and 10 transitional living facilities.

The state's facilities often provide tailored services to specific demographics. These include at least 18 specific groups of patients, ranging from adolescents to adults, pregnant and postpartum women to seniors, veterans to members of the LGBT community.

Connecticut Drug Rehab Breakdown

• Demographic Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Patients with co-occurring mental health disorders: 74.5 percent
• Adult women: 63.2 percent
• Adult men: 60.9 percent
• Patients who have suffered domestic abuse: 33.2 percent
• Pregnant or postpartum women: 26.4 percent
• Adolescents: 24.1 percent
• LGBT community members: 23.6 percent
• Seniors: 23.2 percent
• Veterans: 19.5 percent
• Active duty military: 11.4 percent
• Payment Options Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Medicaid: 93.6 percent
• Cash or self-payment: 91.8 percent
• Private insurance: 87.3 percent
• Sliding fee: 75.5 percent
• Medicare: 55.9 percent
• Minimal charge or no-charge treatment for patients in need: 50.9 percent
• Federal military insurance: 45.5 percent
• ITU funds: 7.7 percent
• Free treatment: 0.5 percent

Connecticut's high levels of payment acceptance and tailored services create strong treatment options for patients seeking long-lasting recovery.

Treatment Approaches in Connecticut

12 Step

12-step programs have been around since Alcoholics Anonymous was established in the 1930s. The success of these programs depends upon their 12 principles, including acknowledgment of their addiction as a problem, dependence upon a higher power, and making amends. These programs' community-focused approach, structure, and support lead to an 18-month abstinence rate twice that of individuals who do not attend a 12-step program, according to one study of veterans. Connecticut makes access to these programs easier, with 66.4 percent of facilities offering help accessing these services.

Dual Diagnosis/Co-Occurring

According to SAMHSA reporting, people who have a mental illness are also more likely to suffer from a substance abuse disorder. As of 2019, this dual diagnosis affected 9.5 million Americans, a number that was 300,000 higher than in 2018, according to a SAMHSA report. Connecticut has 164 facilities that cater to the complex treatment needs of individuals with these co-occurring illnesses.

Detox

The first step in rehab is often detox, where patients are medically supervised and kept safe and comfortable while the addictive substances leave their bodies. After detox, they often continue on to additional rehab to help them start and maintain a successful recovery. In Connecticut, detox is available in outpatient, inpatient, and hospital settings. 10 percent of facilities in the state offer outpatient detox. 3.2 percent offer inpatient detox, and 5.5 percent offer hospital-based detox.

Short-Term Inpatient Rehab

Patients struggling with complex or long-term addiction often benefit from inpatient programs that allow them to live at the rehab facility and receive round-the-clock support. These programs that last less than 30 days are referred to as short-term inpatient rehab. In Connecticut, 11.4 percent of facilities qualify as short-term inpatient rehab.

Long-Term Residential Rehab

Inpatient programs that last longer than 30 days are referred to as long-term residential rehab and is best for patients who suffer from the most severe addictions. In Connecticut, 12.3 percent of facilities offer these rehab services.

Rehab Costs In Connecticut

Drug rehab costs can vary widely from patient to patient, thanks to their varying needs. Here are some of the factors that can influence the exact rehab costs a patient will pay:

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

Facilities in Connecticut offer many options for patients, including free and low-income options for patients who struggle to pay for addiction recovery on their own.

Private Health Insurance for Addiction Rehab

Private insurance is often available through employers or the Affordable Care Act's health insurance exchange. Patients with this type of insurance can find treatment at 87.3 percent of facilities in the state. The exact coverage patients will receive will depend upon their specific policy, as well as the treatment services they receive, so they should check with their treatment program and insurance policy to get a clear picture of their coverage.

Medicaid and Medicare for Addiction Rehab

The federal government offers health insurance to individuals and families who meet certain low-income thresholds in the form of Medicare and Medicaid programs. These often cover the costs of rehab 100 percent and in Connecticut are accepted at 93.6 percent of facilities (Medicaid) and 55.9 percent of facilities (Medicare).

Uninsured Addiction Rehab

Sometimes, patients do not have any insurance. For example, they may not meet the income requirements for Medicare and Medicaid, but still not make enough money to afford private insurance. In Connecticut, there are these options for patients in need:

Sliding Scale Payments

Three-quarters of drug rehab programs in Connecticut offer their services on a sliding scale basis. This means that the facility charges based upon a patient's ability to pay. Patients with lower incomes receive a greater discount on the facility's services than do patients with higher incomes, making services more affordable for those who struggle financially.

Free drug rehab

Free or no-cost drug rehab is also available in Connecticut, on a limited basis. Just 1 facility in the state offers free treatment to every patient, but about half (50.9 percent) offer treatment at no charge or minimal charge to patients who cannot afford to pay. Often, these facilities can provide these discounted services due to state funds, their status as nonprofit organizations, and other avenues.

Patients who want to find a program that tailors to their recovery AND financial needs can consult addiction counselors at any rehab facility in the state. These counselors can help them to identify their needs, options, and payment choices for a successful recovery.

Connecticut Drug Treatment Overview

Here is a look at some of Connecticut's most important pros and cons with regard to its drug rehab options.

Pros

The vast majority of drug rehab facilities in Connecticut (86.4 percent) are private nonprofit organizations, which can drive the costs of rehab down and expand patients' payment options.

The percentage of addiction recovery programs in Connecticut that accept Medicaid is one of the highest in the country, at 93.6 percent. That puts rehab in financial reach for many of the state's low-income residents.

9.1 percent of facilities offer childcare for patients' children: While low, this is a comparatively high rate among U.S. states.

Connecticut makes it easier for patients to access treatment in their preferred language. 67.3 percent of facilities offer services in a language other than English, including sign language and Spanish.

Cons

Rates of detox services are low in Connecticut. Only 10 percent of outpatient facilities, 3.2 percent of inpatient facilities and 5.5 percent of hospital facilities offer these services.

Rates of residential rehab are also low. Only 11.4 percent are short-term residential rehab and only 12.3 percent are long-term residential rehab.

The utilization rate of designated drug rehab beds in the state is 108 percent, indicating a potential shortage of these beds exissts for residents who need them quickly.

Connecticut Drug Use Statistics

In Connecticut, heroin is often the drug of choice for addicts, and the state saw an increase in drug overdose deaths in almost every month of 2021 when compared to 2020. Here are some of the most important drug use statistics for the state:

From the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services:

• Heroin was the drug of choice in Connecticut as of 2016.
• Opioid use admissions to rehab programs are increasing in the state.

From the SAMHSA:

• 48,407 individuals over the age of 12 were admitted for substance abuse treatment in Connecticut in 2020.
• 29.9 percent of these admissions were for heroin.
• 6.1 percent of these admissions were for other opiates.
• 55.9 percent of admissions for heroin were for people between the ages of 26 and 40.