Michigan Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Michigan

The SAMHSA reports that, in 2019, Michigan had 467 substance abuse treatment facilities serving 47,072 patients. These facilities encompass many different types of rehab programs, including

Some Michigan facilities are also equipped to serve special demographics who may require tailored treatment in order to successfully navigate their recovery. The 18 special groups served by the state's drug rehab facilities include the following:

• Active duty military members
• Pregnant and postpartum women
• Patients with co-occurring disorders
• Adolescents
• Members of the LGBT community.
• Michigan Drug Rehab Breakdown
• Demographic Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Patients with co-occurring mental health disorders: 52.5 percent
• Adult men: 48.2 percent
• Adult women: 50.1 percent
• Pregnant or postpartum women: 24.2 percent
• Patients who have suffered domestic abuse: 27.4 percent
• Seniors: 24.4 percent
• LGBT community members: 21.6 percent
• Veterans: 22.1 percent
• Active duty military: 11.8 percent
• Adolescents: 20.6 percent
• Payment Options Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Cash or self-payment: 93.6 percent
• Medicaid: 74.5 percent
• Private insurance: 82.7 percent
• Medicare: 61.9 percent
• Sliding fee: 59.7 percent
• State-financed plans: 58.9 percent
• Minimal charge or no-charge treatment for patients in need: 41.1 percent
• Federal military insurance: 44.1 percent
• ITU funds: 11.8 percent
• Free treatment: 1.3 percent

Michigan's numerous programs and payment options give patients many choices for pursuing a lasting recovery in the state.

Treatment Approaches in Michigan

12 Step

Lasting recovery often occurs within a supportive community and a structured routine. 12-step programs provide both, with almost 90 years of implementation and success behind them. These programs, the most famous of which is Alcoholics Anonymous, provide regular meetings with other 12-step participants. They also provide a series of steps that participants can follow to structure their recovery. Some of the most famous of these steps are acknowledging a higher power, making amends, and recognizing the powerlessness an addict has over their addiction. 12-step programs have been so successful that about 74 percent of drug rehab centers in the U.S. use them on at least an occasional basis.

Dual Diagnosis/Co-Occurring

Certain mental illnesses often accompany substance use disorder (SUD), and can even be its cause, as sufferers turn to addictive substances in order to manage the symptoms of their mental illness. Some of the most common mental illnesses that occur along with SUDs are the following:

• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Borderline personality disorder
• Eating disorders
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder

Dual diagnoses are common, with 17 million Americans suffering from them in 2020, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Patients require treatment that targets both of their co-occurring disorders in order to achieve full recovery, which is why 52.5 percent of Michigan drug rehab facilities offer these services.

Detox

Detox facilities offer patients a safe and medically supervised environment in which they can withdraw from the addictive substances in their bodies. This is an important first step in recovery, and using a detox facility helps patients to avoid the potentially dangerous effects of withdrawing alone. In Michigan, the majority of detox programs are available in residential rehab settings, but patients can also access detox through outpatient and hospital-based programs.

Short-Term Inpatient Rehab

Some patients, particularly those who struggle with complex addictions, benefit from living at the rehab facility and receiving intensive, round-the-clock therapy and support. These residential rehab programs are considered short-term when they last less than 30 days. In Michigan, 15.6 percent of addiction treatment centers offer short-term inpatient rehab.

Long-Term Residential Rehab

Inpatient rehab that lasts longer than 30 days is known as long-term residential rehab. In Michigan, this type of service is available at 14.8 percent of the state's facilities.

Rehab Costs In Michigan

Drug rehab can be expensive, with the costs of rehab potentially reaching tens of thousands of dollars. However, costs can vary widely in Michigan, depending upon factors such as the following:

• Type of program entered
• Medication received
• Services used
• Length of treatment
• And more

In addition, patients usually have multiple payment options available to them, even if they have a limited income or feel unable to pay for their treatment. Among the payment options Michigan facilities make available to patients are the following:

Private Health Insurance for Addiction Rehab

Private health insurance is not tied exclusively to benefits provided by a full-time employer. Instead, individuals can also access private health insurance through ACA or state-provided exchanges. As a result, millions of Americans have private insurance, and can use their plans to pay for addiction recovery treatment. Patients wishing to use their benefits should call their insurance company first to discuss the details of their coverage, including any copays and deductibles for which they will be responsible. They will also need to make sure that their preferred drug rehab center accepts their insurance plan. In Michigan, more than 82 percent of facilities take some form of private insurance as payment.

Medicaid and Medicare for Addiction Rehab

For individuals who meet certain low-income thresholds, the federal government provides healthcare coverage in the form of Medicare and Medicaid. For patients who seek drug rehab, Medicare and Medicaid often cover their recovery costs in full, as long as they utilize services from a program that accepts their healthcare plan. In Michigan, 61.9 percent of facilities accept Medicare, and 74.5 percent of facilities accept Medicaid.

Uninsured Addiction Rehab

For the 31.1 million people in the United States who are uninsured, addiction recovery is still possible within Michigan. The state's facilities offer the following options for financially needy patients:

Sliding Scale Payments

Sliding scale fees are fees that are adjusted based on a person's income. This means that someone who makes a lower income will pay less for the same services than someone who earns a higher income. 59.7 percent of drug rehab centers in Michigan offer their services on a sliding scale, make it easier for financially needy individuals to access the care they need.

Free drug rehab

In addition, a few (6) of Michigan's drug rehab centers offer free services to every patient, while 41.1 percent of facilities offer their services at no charge or minimal charge just for those patients who cannot otherwise pay for their treatment.

Cost should not be a barrier to anyone who wants treatment for an addiction. Addiction counselors at the state's drug rehab centers can provide evaluations and guidance to help patients find the support and treatment they both need and can afford.

Michigan Drug Treatment Overview

Individuals looking for drug rehab in Michigan enjoy many advantages provided by facilities in the state. However, they also need to be aware of the downsides that can also affect their treatment. Here is a look at the biggest pros and cons of drug treatment in the state.

Pros

52.2 percent of facilities in Michigan are private, non profit organizations, which often provide lower costs and more payment options for patients than do private, for profit organizations.

85.9 percent of drug rehab facilities in Michigan provide screening for mental health disorders. As a result, these facilities make it easier for patients to receive a dual diagnosis, and treatment for it, if necessary.

89.5 percent of facilities provide aftercare planning, increasing patients' chances of maintaining their recovery after they leave rehab.

Cons

A comparatively small percentage (56.1 percent) of facilities in Michigan provide services in a language other than English, which can make it harder for patients to access service in their preferred language.

Only 11.8 percent of Michigan facilities provide specialized services for active duty military members, which can make it harder for these patients to receive treatment that supports their recovery.

Free rehab in the state is relatively rare, with 41.1 percent of facilities, well under half, offering no charge or minimal charge services for patients who need it.

Michigan Drug Use Statistics

Massachusetts struggles with drug overdose problems that mirror those in other U.S. states. Here is a look at some of the state's most important statistics:

From the Michigan Government:

• 10.7 percent of people 12 and older in the state had used illicit drugs in the past month.
• There were 973 deaths from overdoses in Michigan in 2010.
• Opioid deaths between 1999 and 2010 increased 830 percent.

From the National Institute on Drug Abuse:

• 2,011 opioid-related deaths occurred in Michigan in 2020 (A significant increase over the 972 deaths in 2010).
• 633 of these deaths involved heroin.
• 556 deaths involved opioids.
• 1,531 deaths involved synthetic opioids other than methadone.

From the SAMHSA:

• 78,029 individuals over the age of 12 were admitted for substance abuse treatment in Michigan in 2019.
• 6.4 percent of these admissions were for amphetamines.
• 28.2 percent of these admissions were for heroin.
• 9.3 percent of these admissions were for other opiates.