Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs in New Hampshire

New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug Rehabs

New Hampshire's population of 1.3 million is served by 80 rehab centers, according to the SAMHSA. These facilities were serving 6,473 patients as of 2019. These centers can be broken down into the following categories, including

In addition, the drug rehab centers in New Hampshire deliver tailored treatment to at least 18 demographics, including the following groups:

• Active duty military members
• Pregnant and postpartum women
• Patients with co-occurring disorders
• Adolescents
• Members of the LGBT community.
• New Hampshire Drug Rehab Breakdown
• Demographic Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Adult women: 45 percent
• Patients with co-occurring mental health disorders: 42.5 percent
• Adult men: 42.5 percent
• Pregnant or postpartum women: 32.5 percent
• Veterans: 23.8 percent
• Patients who have suffered domestic abuse: 22.5 percent
• LGBT community members: 22.5 percent
• Seniors: 20 percent
• Active duty military: 17.5 percent
• Adolescents: 16.3 percent
• Payment Options Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Cash or self-payment: 98.8 percent
• Private insurance: 93.8 percent
• Medicaid: 81.3 percent
• State-financed plans: 58.8 percent
• Sliding fee: 53.8 percent
• Federal military insurance: 51.3 percent
• Minimal charge or no-charge treatment for patients in need: 45 percent
• Medicare: 43.8 percent
• ITU funds: 7.5 percent
• Free treatment: 1.3 percent

The diversity in payment choices can help patients of all financial circumstances to find treatment programs that fit their recovery and their financial needs.

Treatment Approaches in New Hampshire

12 Step

For almost 90 years, 12-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous have provided effective structure and community support to help addicts pursue and achieve lasting recoveries. One study indicated that these programs double 18-month abstinence rates for participants, which is one reason that 62.5 percent of facilities in New Hampshire offer 12-step facilitation.

Dual Diagnosis/Co-Occurring

When a patient suffers from both a mental illness and a substance use disorder (SUD), they are said to have a dual diagnosis or co-occurring illness. Often, individuals who experience a mental illness use addictive substances to cope with their disorder, which leads to the SUD. Dual diagnoses are relatively common among Americans, with about 17 million of them suffering from both disorders, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. In New Hampshire, 42.5 percent of treatment centers offer the integrated treatment necessary to help these patients to heal.

Detox

Medically supervised detox is an approach that provides patients with 24/7 supervision and medical assistance to ease the symptoms of withdrawal. By allowing patients to safely withdraw from addictive substances, detox sets them up for successful rehab after they finish detox. New 16.3 percent of outpatient facilities in New Hampshire offer detox services, with detox also available at residential and hospital-based programs.

Short-Term Inpatient Rehab

Patients who suffer from complex or severe addiction often benefit from living at the rehab center and receiving intensive, 24/7 treatment. When these programs last 30 days or less, they are referred to as short-term inpatient rehab. In New Hampshire, 17.5 percent of facilities provide this type of treatment program.

Long-Term Residential Rehab

Residential rehab that lasts longer than 30 days is referred to as long-term residential rehab. By giving patients a significant amount of time to overcome their dependence on addictive substances, these programs make it more likely that patients suffering from complex addictions can successfully achieve recovery. 12.5 percent of New Hampshire drug rehab facilities offer long-term inpatient programs for patients who need it.

Rehab Costs In New Hampshire

Rehab costs in New Hampshire vary depending upon the patient's individual treatment needs, and any of these factors:

• Type of program
• Medication received
• Services used
• Length of treatment

As a result, patients should never avoid treatment because of concerns about cost. Individual treatment centers can provide individual estimates for treatment, and provide a variety of payment options, including the following:

Private Health Insurance for Addiction Rehab

Patients who have a private health insurance policy can expect to have at least some of their rehab costs covered, thanks to Affordable Care Act requirements. However, each policy can vary in copays, co-pays, deductibles, covered treatments, and the rehab centers that are considered in-network. As a result, patients should confirm coverage with their insurance company before pursuing treatment in order to avoid surprises and plan accurately for the costs they will be responsible for out of pocket. Nearly every rehab center in New Hampshire accepts some form of private health insurance.

Medicaid and Medicare for Addiction Rehab

Medicare and Medicaid are federal health insurance programs for certain groups of people. Medicare is designed for individuals 65 years of age and older, while Medicaid is designed for people who meet certain low-income thresholds. Drug rehab is covered in full by these programs, making treatment accessible to a wide variety of patients. In New Hampshire, 43.8 percent of facilities accept Medicare, while 81.3 percent accept Medicaid.

Uninsured Addiction Rehab

Some patients do not have any insurance, due to ineligibility for federal or state programs, an inability to afford private health insurance, or other factors. New Hampshire makes treatment accessible for uninsured patients through two mechanisms:

Sliding Scale Payments

53.8 percent of drug rehab centers in New Hampshire offer their services on a sliding scale. By doing so, centers adjust their rates based on a patient's ability to pay. The lower their income, the less they pay for their rehab.

Free drug rehab

A single facility in New Hampshire offers its treatment services free of charge to every patient. A full 45 percent of facilities, however, offer their services at no charge or minimal charge if the patient cannot otherwise afford to pay for their treatment.

Patients who require drug rehab should pursue it without fear of related expenses, thanks to New Hampshire's multiple payment options.

New Hampshire Drug Treatment Overview

New Hampshire offers a number of pros and cons when it comes to drug rehab. Here i sa look at some of the most important:

Pros

New Hampshire's hospital inpatient bed utilization rate for drug rehab is extremely low, at just 41.4 percent. This increases the chances that patients who need a bed can get one quickly.

The percentage of facilities that accept private insurance is high, at more than 93 percent. As a result, patients who have private insurance can typically find a center that will accept their preferred form of payment.

95 percent of facilities in New Hampshire offer relapse prevention services. As a result, patients can receive support to help them succeed in their recovery even after they leave treatment.

Cons

Just 58.8 percent of drug rehab centers in New Hampshire offer a comprehensive mental health assessment. As a result, patients who have a co-occurring illness may find it difficult to get their illness identified and properly treated.

Only 17.5 percent of facilities in New Hampshire offer specialized services for active duty military members, which could present a challenge for these individuals who want treatment that takes their military circumstances into account.

New Hampshire Drug Use Statistics

New Hampshire is aware of and is taking steps to reduce illicit drug use in the state. It has created the Drug Monitoring Initiative to help fight drug abuse in the state. Here is a look at some of the state's most important drug use statistics.

From the NH Department of Health and Human Services:

• 417 people died of a drug overdose in New Hampshire in 2020.
• Strafford County has the highest percentage of suspected drug use in the state.
• People aged 30-39 years old experienced the highest percentage of drug overdoes deaths in 2020.

From the SAMHSA:

• 2,294 individuals over the age of 12 were admitted for substance abuse treatment in New Hampshire in 2019.
• 7.6 percent of these admissions were for amphetamines.
• 40.1 percent of these admissions were for heroin.
• 10.8 percent of these admissions were for other opiates.