Rhode Island Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities

Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities in Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a small state with one of the smallest numbers of drug rehab facilities in the nation. Only 59 rehab centers exist in the state which, as of 2019, were serving 8,609 patients. These centers can be broken down in the following ways including, 16 detox centers and 33 outpatient treatment programs. Other services patients can access include 10 long-term inpatient rehabs and 5 transitional living facilities.

Despite their small numbers, these facilities provide specialized services for 18 demographic 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, small numbers of facilities do not necessarily mean limited options for patients who require specialized services to achieve a long lasting recovery.
• Rhode Island Drug Rehab Breakdown
• Demographic Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Adult women: 52 percent
• Patients with co-occurring mental health disorders: 50.7 percent
• Adult men: 48.3 percent
• Patients who have suffered domestic abuse: 27.2 percent
• Pregnant or postpartum women: 25.8 percent
• Seniors: 22.3 percent
• Adolescents: 22.2 percent
• LGBT: 22.2 percent
• Veterans: 18.8 percent
• Active duty military: 9.8 percent
• Payment Options Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Private insurance: 91.5 percent
• Cash or self-payment: 88.1 percent
• Medicaid: 84.7 percent
• Federal military insurance: 39 percent
• Sliding fee: 35.6 percent
• Medicare: 35.6 percent
• Minimal charge or no-charge treatment for patients in need: 28.8 percent
• ITU funds: 3.4 percent

Patients who seek addiction treatment in Oregon can generally find facilities that will fit their financial requirements, although they may have to wait to get into their preferred facility as a result.

Treatment Approaches in Rhode Island

12 Step

The term "12-step program" refers to programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous that structure addicts' recovery around 12 principles and regular meetings with other addicts. Thanks to their effectiveness, about 74 percent of treatment facilities in the nation use this approach at least occasionally. In Rhode Island, this number is lower, with 62.7 percent of facilities offering 12-step facilitation for patients.

Dual Diagnosis/Co-Occurring

Addictive substances sometimes serve as a way for individuals to deal with symptoms of another illness, such as a mental health illness. As a result, many Americans (17 million in 2020) suffered from a dual diagnosis of both a mental health issue such as bipolar disorder or anxiety and a substance use disorder (SUD). About half of treatment centers in Rhode Island support patients with a dual diagnosis.

Detox

Detox, as the first and possibly most critical step in addiction recovery, provides patients with 24/7 medical care and support throughout their withdrawal. As a result, patients are better equipped to navigate the sometimes serious symptoms of withdrawal and to continue on with their rehab. Rhode Island facilities are more likely to offer detox services if they are outpatient or residential, but a small percentage of hospital-based facilities also offer detox services.

Short-Term Inpatient Rehab

Breaking dependence on an addictive substance is usually most effective when patients can live at the rehab facility and receive intensive treatment. When these programs last 30 days or less, they are referred to as short-term inpatient rehab. In Rhode Island, 15.3 percent of facilities offer short-term inpatient rehab for patients.

Long-Term Residential Rehab

Inpatient rehab that lasts longer than 30 days is referred to as long-term residential rehab. Often, this approach makes it possible for patients to more effectively break their dependence on drugs or alcohol, because they have more time to focus solely on their treatment. In Rhode Island, 18.6 percent of facilities offer this type of treatment approach.

Rehab Costs In Rhode Island

Rehab costs in Rhode Island can vary widely, because patients' treatment needs and financial circumstances also vary. For example, costs can change based on any of the following factors:

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

In order to get an accurate picture of the rehab costs they can expect to pay, patients should consult with their preferred treatment center about their rehab needs. In addition, patients often need to find a facility that accepts their preferred method of payment in order to keep their costs to a minimum.

Private Health Insurance for Addiction Rehab

Rhode Island residents can access a variety of private healthcare plans, most of which will provide coverage for their drug or alcohol treatment. Plans can, however, differ base donf actors such as the following:

• Copays
• Deductibles
• In-network rehab facilities
• Covered treatments

In Rhode Island, almost all facilities (91.5 percent) accept some form of private health insurance.

Medicaid and Medicare for Addiction Rehab

The federal government provides healthcare options to people who may struggle to get coverage in other ways. Medicare offers coverage to individuals who are at least 65 years of age, while Medicaid provides coverage to people who meet certain low-income requirements. These programs cover drug and alcohol rehab in full. In Rhode Island, 35.6 percent of rehab centers accept Medicare, while 84.7 percent accept Medicaid.

Uninsured Addiction Rehab

In 2018, there were 40,208 people who were uninsured. These individuals can still find affordable treatment programs in the state by means of free and low-cost services provided by some of the state's rehab facilities.

Sliding Scale Payments

In Rhode Island, 35.6 percent of facilities offer their services on a sliding scale. This approach lowers the rehab center's fees for patients who make lower incomes in order to put recovery within reach for a wider group of people.

Free drug rehab

There are no drug rehab facilities in Rhode Island that offer free services for all of their patients. However, 28.8 percent of facilities offer their services for free or for a minimal charge for patients who cannot otherwise afford their rehab.

Rhode Island's many payment options make treatment more accessible for individuals who struggle with dependence on drugs and alcohol. As a result, those who need it should pursue treatment regardless of their financial circumstances.

Rhode Island Drug Treatment Overview

Rhode Island has important pros and cons for patients to consider. Here are some of the most important:

Pros

62.7 percent of drug rehab facilities in the state are private, nonprofit entities, which often corresponds to more options for payment and financial assistance.

The designated bed utilization rates for Rhode Island are low: 94.2 percent for residential beds and 76.3 percent for hospital beds.

Detox rates are very high in Rhode Island, making this service easier for patients to access.

Cons

At 35.6 percent of facilities in Rhode Island, the state's rate of Medicare acceptance is low, which could make it harder for patients to access.

Only 62.7 percent of facilities in the state provide 12-step facilitation for patients.

Only 6.8 percent of facilities provide services for adolescents and active duty military, which can inhibit their ability to access the services they need.

Rhode Island Drug Use Statistics

Rhode Island struggles with drug addiction, particularly addiction to opioids. Overdose deaths from opioids is the leading cause of accidental death in the state. Here is a look at some of the most important drug use statistics for the state:

From the Rhode Island Department of Health:

• The fatal drug overdose death rate in RI in the first six months of 2021 increased 7 percent over the rate in the first 6 months of 2020.
• Fatal overdoses from opioids also increased by 7 percent in the same time period.
• 71 percent of people who experienced fatal overdoses in this time period were male.
• The age group of 25-54 year olds suffered the largest number of fatal drug overdoses in that time period.

From the SAMHSA:

• 13,775 individuals over the age of 12 were admitted for substance abuse treatment in Rhode Island in 2020.
• 1.2 percent of treatment admissions were for amphetamines.
• 19.1 percent of treatment admissions were for heroin.
• 22.4 percent of treatment admissions were for other opiates.