Ohio Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities

Ohio Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs

Ohio's robust addiction treatment services provide its 11.7 million residents with access to 554 substance abuse facilities, according to SAMHSA. In March 2019, they were serving 66.296 patients. These programs include

Patients' recovery needs are not always the same. Some patients, because of their life circumstances, require specialized services to help them succeed in their recoveries. Ohio's drug rehab centers offer tailored services to 18 specific groups, including the following:

• Active duty military members
• Pregnant and postpartum women
• Patients with co-occurring disorders
• Adolescents
• Members of the LGBT community.
• As a result, Ohio's facilities provide patients with numerous options for receiving treatment that supports their recoveries and improves their chances for successfully returning to their daily lives.
• Ohio Drug Rehab Breakdown
• Demographic Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Patients with co-occurring mental health disorders: 49.5 percent
• Adult women: 46 percent
• Adult men: 42.2 percent
• Adolescents: 24.7 percent
• Pregnant or postpartum women: 22.9 percent
• Patients who have suffered domestic abuse: 22.2 percent
• Veterans: 16.8 percent
• Active duty military: 16.8 percent
• LGBT: 15.7 percent
• Seniors: 14.3 percent
• Payment Options Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Cash or self-payment: 94.6 percent
• Medicaid: 92.2 percent
• Private insurance: 79.1 percent
• Sliding fee: 70.2 percent
• Medicare: 57.2 percent
• Minimal charge or no-charge treatment for patients in need: 55.2 percent
• Federal military insurance: 48 percent
• ITU funds: 2 percent

Ohio's many payment options, particularly their alternatives for needy patients, put addiction recovery within reach for many patients.

Treatment Approaches in Ohio

12 Step

12-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous earn their name from the 12 principles they use to structure addicts' recovery. Examples of these principles include acknowledging the addiction as the problem that it is, relying on a higher power, and making amends to those they harmed in their addiction. In addition, participants attend regular meetings with other program participants to create a supportive and encouraging community. These programs, over the course of almost 90 years, have earned a reputation for effectiveness in supporting addicts' long-term recovery. In one study of veterans, participants had 18-month abstinence rates that were twice as high as the rates of those who did not attend a program. In Ohio, 70.6 percent of facilities provide 12-step facilitation to help patients access the benefits of these programs.

Dual Diagnosis/Co-Occurring

A dual diagnosis is a diagnosis of both a mental illness and a substance use disorder. These two illnesses afflicted 17 million Americans in 2020, often because sufferers of a mental illness turn to addictive substances to help them deal with the symptoms of that illness. The most common mental illnesses that are part of a dual diagnosis include the following:

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

Ohio serves patients who suffer from a dual diagnosis (Also called a co-occurring illness) through many of its drug rehab centers. In total, 49.5 percent of facilities offer the integrated treatment dual diagnosis patients need.

Detox

Detox refers to a medically-supervised program that helps patients safely navigate the sometimes severe symptoms of withdrawal. In addition, detox programs often set patients up with additional rehab support after their detox is finished. Many programs in Ohio are standalone facilities and are most often part of an outpatient center. However, residential and hospital-based detox programs are also available in the state. \

Short-Term Inpatient Rehab

Many patients require a stay at an inpatient rehab facility, where they receive 24/7 support and intense treatment to help them overcome their addiction. When these programs last for 30 days or less, they are referred to as short-term inpatient rehab. In Ohio, 13.7 percent of facilities classify as short-term inpatient rehab.

Long-Term Residential Rehab

Inpatient programs can last much longer than 30 days - sometimes longer than 90 days. These programs are referred to as long-term residential rehab. 14.3 percent of facilities in Ohio provide these services, which can often be more effective at helping patients break their dependence on their preferred addictive substance.

Rehab Costs In Ohio

Rehab costs for patients in Ohio can vary widely, thanks to the varying treatment needs of patients, and other factors, such as the following:

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

Ohio's drug rehab centers make treatment more accessible to more patients by accepting a wide array of payment methods and by providing support for financially needy individuals.

Private Health Insurance for Addiction Rehab

Private health insurance is widely accepted in Ohio: 79.1 percent of facilities in the state accept this type of payment. Private health insurance is also widely used. In 2020, more than 201,000 people enrolled in private insurance plans through the state's healthcare exchange. Because insurance plans can vary based on factors such as copays, deductibles, and covered treatment centers, however, patients should consult with their insurance companies to determine the exact terms of their rehab coverage. They will also need to find a treatment center that accepts their insurance plan.

Medicaid and Medicare for Addiction Rehab

Medicare and Medicaid are federal healthcare programs that make healthcare, including rehab, available to individuals who may not otherwise be able to afford insurance coverage. Both programs cover drug rehab in full. In Ohio, 57.2 percent of facilities accept Medicare, and 92.2 percent of facilities accept Medicaid.

Uninsured Addiction Rehab

Not everyone has insurance in Ohio. Some people lack the resources to obtain private insurance, do not qualify for federal healthcare programs, or otherwise fall through the cracks. These individuals can still access addiction treatment, thanks to Ohio facilities that provide free or reduced cost services.

Sliding Scale Payments

Most facilities in Ohio (70.2 percent) provide their services on a sliding scale. This means that they reduce the cost of their services for patients who make less money. Sliding scale fees can put treatment within reach, regardless of a patient's financial circumstances.

Free drug rehab

Some facilities in Ohio provide their services free of charge. Only 6 centers in the state offer free rehab to every one of their patients, but 55.2 percent of facilities (306 in total) provide free or minimal charge services just for those patients who cannot otherwise pay for treatment. As a result, almost anyone who requires addiction treatment can receive it as long as they can access one of these free or low-cost facilities in Ohio.

Patients who wish to find addiction treatment they can afford should reach out to an addiction counselor at one of the state's treatment centers. These professionals can help patients identify the best treatment approach for their recovery needs, and help them find an affordable way to pay for that treatment.

Ohio Drug Treatment Overview

Ohio's drug treatment facilities provide the following pros and cons to support patient recoveries.

Pros

70 percent of Ohio's drug rehab facilities are private, non-profit centers, which often correlate to more treatment options for low-income patients.

92.2 percent of facilities in Ohio accept Medicaid, and 57.2 percent accept Medicare. These are relatively high rates of acceptance that put treatment within reach for many patients who are financially needy.

Similarly, the 70.2 percent of facilities that offer their services on a sliding scale make it easier for patients who find treatment that is affordable within the state.

Ohio's drug rehab centers provide support for every stage of recovery, from assessment to relapse prevention and aftercare support.

Cons

Ohio's residential bed utilization rate is 108.8 percent, which indicates that patients may have trouble getting one of these beds when they need it.

Less than half of Ohio's rehab facilities accept federal military insurance, which can make it harder for these patients to receive the treatment they need for a successful recovery.

Ohio Drug Use Statistics

Ohio carefully tracks statistics related to drug overdose and substance abuse. Here are some of the most important statistics for the state:

From the Ohio Department of Health:

• 4.028 people died from unintentional drug overdoses in 2019.
• Fentanyl was part of 70 percent of these overdose deaths.
• Fentanyl was also involved in almost three-quarters of deaths from heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamines.

From the SAMHSA:

• 17,813individuals over the age of 12 were admitted for substance abuse treatment in Ohio in 2020.
• 12.8 percent of treatment admissions were for amphetamines.
• 25.2 percent of treatment admissions were for heroin
• 10 percent of treatment admissions were for other opiates