Idaho Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs

Addiction Treatment Facilities in Idaho

Idaho's 1,900,923 residents have access to 124 substance abuse facilities within the state, according to SAMHSA. This report found that in March 2019, 5,634 patients were receiving services through Idaho rehab programs. Idaho's programs can be divided into several types that serve patients based on the level of support they require, including

The substance abuse facilities in Idaho also offer specialized services to at least 18 specific groups of people, including seniors, veterans, pregnant and postpartum women, adolescents, and members of the LGBT community.

Idaho Drug Rehab Breakdown

• Demographic Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Patients with co-occurring mental health disorders: 69.4 percent
• Adult women: 56.5 percent
• Adult men: 53.2 percent
• Adolescents: 48.4 percent
• Patients who have suffered domestic abuse: 33.9 percent
• Pregnant or postpartum women: 26.6 percent
• Veterans: 25.2 percent
• Seniors: 20.2 percent
• LGBT community members: 20.2 percent
• Active duty military: 19.4 percent
• Payment Options Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Cash or self-payment: 94.4 percent
• Medicaid: 85.5 percent
• Private insurance: 80.6 percent
• Sliding fee: 66.9 percent
• Federal military insurance: 60.5 percent
• Medicare: 51.6 percent
• Minimal charge or no-charge treatment for patients in need: 50.8 percent
• ITU funds: 27.4 percent
• Free treatment: 0.8 percent

Idaho's multiple payment options and treatment programs make it easier for residents to access the services they need to achieve and maintain a successful recovery.

Treatment Approaches in Idaho

12 Step

A very common approach to addiction recovery is the 12-step program structure first implemented as Alcoholics Anonymous in 1938. With multiple similarly-structured programs available today for substance abuse, this approach uses 12 principles to structure addicts' recovery and combines those principles with regular community meetings to build support for an ongoing recovery. One study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse found an 8-year abstinence rate that was higher (49 percent) for 12-step program participants than for participants of formal treatment programs (Who had a 46 percent abstinence rate). More than half of Idaho's drug rehab facilities (56.5 percent) offer facilitation for these 12-step programs.

Dual Diagnosis/Co-Occurring

Many patients receive a dual diagnosis of both mental illness and substance use disorder. Called a co-occurring illness, this combination is relatively common. SAMHSA reports that mental illness puts patients at greater risk of also suffering from addiction to a substance, and found that 9.5 million Americans had a dual diagnosis in 2019. This number may be increasing: The 2019 number was 300,000 more than the 2018 number. Treating these patients' often complex needs is possible in Idaho however. 69.4 percent of facilities offer specialized services for patients with a dual diagnosis.

Detox

The very first step in many recoveries is detox: The process of allowing the addictive substance to leave the patient's body. Best accomplished in a safe facility with medical supervision, detox prepares patients to participate in additional rehab programs. In Idaho, most detox services are offered within a residential program, although outpatient and hospital-based programs also offer detox services to their patients.

Short-Term Inpatient Rehab

Sometimes patients benefit from living at a residential rehab facility where they can receive round-the-clock support and services. Residential programs that house patients for less than 30 days are called short-term inpatient rehab, and in Idaho, 7.3 percent of facilities provide these services.

Long-Term Residential Rehab

When programs offer residential services for longer than 30 days, they are referred to as long-term residential rehab programs. These programs often benefit patients who are dealing with complex, longstanding, or difficult to treat addictions. In Idaho, 7.3 percent of rehab programs qualify as long-term residential rehab.

Rehab Costs In Idaho

Rehab costs vary widely in Idaho, because patient needs also vary. Patients can expect their addiction recovery costs to be determined by factors such as the following:

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

Within Idaho, patients have options for how they pay for their rehab. In addition, some Idaho facilities offer discounted or free services for patients who would otherwise not be able to afford the costs of their treatment.

Private Health Insurance for Addiction Rehab

Patients who hold private insurance policies can typically use these policies to cover some or all of the costs of their rehab. Patients using this payment method may be responsible for copays, deductibles, or some out-of-pocket expenses, but most policies will cover at least a portion of addiction recovery expenses. Patients can determine exactly how much coverage they can expect by calling their insurance company and their preferred rehab center.

Medicaid and Medicare for Addiction Rehab

Patients who meet certain income thresholds may qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. These federal programs provide healthcare coverage for low-income patients. Medicaid and Medicare recipients often pay nothing for their drug rehab, as long as they use a facility that accepts their plan. In Idaho, most facilities accept Medicaid (85.5 percent), while a smaller percentage (51.6 percent) accept Medicare.

Uninsured Addiction Rehab

Many patients must pay for their drug rehab without insurance. For these patients, Idaho facilities offer some options to reduce or eliminate the expenses associated with addiction treatment.

Sliding Scale Payments

About two-thirds of Idaho addiction recovery centers offer sliding scale fees that adjust the costs of their services based on a patient's income. Lower income patients, for example, will pay less for their treatment in order to put treatment within their financial reach.

Free drug rehab

Only 1 Idaho facility offers free drug treatment to all of its patients. However, 50.8 percent of facilities provide treatment at no charge or minimal charge based on a patient's ability to pay. That can make accessing affordable rehab easier, even for patients who do not have the financial resources to cover their rehab costs.

The best way for patients to find a rehab facility that meets their financial and recovery needs is to talk to an addiction counselor. This professional can provide the tools and insights needed to identify patients' needs and direct them toward the right program to give them the best chance at achieving the recovery they desire.

Idaho Drug Treatment Overview

Idaho's drug treatment programs have both pros and cons to consider. Here are some of the most striking features of these services:

Pros

The residential bed utilization rate in Idaho is a very low 67.5 percent. As a result, it is likely that individuals seeking prompt drug rehab can access the services they need.

79.6 percent of drug rehab facilities in Idaho are private nonprofit centers, which increases their willingness to provide affordable treatment for patients.

Almost half (48.4 percent) of facilities in Idaho offer services for teens, providing a critical service to this demographic.

A large percentage of facilities in Idaho accept Medicaid, making access to treatment affordable for many low income patients.

Cons

Most of Idaho's rehab programs are private, for-profit operations, which could drive up the cost of rehab and reduce the payment options available to financially needy patients.

Only 9.7 percent of Idaho's addiction recovery centers qualify as residential, which can make it harder for patients to get the inpatient services they need to achieve recovery.

Only 44.4 percent of drug rehab facilities in Idaho offer services in a language other than English. As a result, non-English speakers may struggle to find treatment in their preferred language.

Idaho Drug Use Statistics

As are many other states, Colorado is seeing an increase in the number of drug overdose deaths, due in part to the pressures and isolation created by the pandemic. Here are some of the most striking facts about drug use in the state:

From the National Institute On Drug Abuse:

• Almost 50 percent of the state's 2018 drug overdose deaths were from opioids.
• 120 overdose deaths in 2018 were from opioids.
• In 2018, Idaho's rate of opioid prescriptions for every 100 persons was 61.9, much higher than the national average of 51.4 percent.

From the SAMHSA:

• 761 individuals over the age of 12 were admitted for substance abuse treatment in Idaho in 2019.
• 40.2 percent of these admissions were for amphetamines.
• 12 percent of these admissions were for heroin.
• Only 2.8 percent of these admissions were for other opiates.