Virginia Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Programs

Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs in Virginia

Virginia's large number of rehab facilities included 254 substance abuse treatment centers serving 25,609 patients as of March 2019. These facilities include

In addition, 18 demographic groups in Virginia benefit from specialized services available in some of the treatment facilities in the state. Some of these groups include the following:

• Active duty military members
• Pregnant and postpartum women
• Patients with co-occurring disorders
• Adolescents
• Members of the LGBT community.
• Virginia Drug Rehab Breakdown
• Demographic Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Patients with co-occurring mental health disorders: 66.5 percent
• Adult men: 52.9 percent
• Adult women: 52.6 percent
• Patients who have suffered domestic abuse: 44.8 percent
• LGBT community members: 32.3 percent
• Seniors: 29.7 percent
• Veterans: 27.4 percent
• Adolescents: 27.1 percent
• Pregnant or postpartum women: 23.5 percent
• Active duty military: 19.7 percent
• Payment Options Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Cash or self-payment: 93.3 percent
• Private insurance: 77.2 percent
• Medicaid: 74.4 percent
• Federal military insurance: 53.1 percent
• Sliding fee: 53.5 percent
• Medicare: 47.6 percent
• State-financed plans: 40.9 percent
• Minimal charge or no-charge treatment for patients in need: 36.6 percent
• ITU funds: 3.5 percent
• Free treatment: 2.4 percent

The wide array of treatment and payment options in Virginia create an environment where many patients can get the treatment they need to break their dependence on addictive substances and pursue a long term recovery.

Treatment Approaches in Virginia

12 Step

Alcoholics Anonymous was founded almost 90 years ago to provide a new, faith-based way for addicts to successfully pursue recovery. Today, Alcoholics Anonymous and other similar programs still exist, but are now structured around 12 actions addicts take throughout their recovery (e.g. Making amends) and regular meetings with other addicts. The result is a program that provides participants with clear steps to day and a supportive community to help them throughout their recovery. Their well-known success leads an average of 74 percent of drug rehab facilities nationwide to use these programs on at least an occasional basis.

Dual Diagnosis/Co-Occurring

Addictive substances often serve as a way for patients who suffer from a mental illness to cope with their symptoms. This is one of the reasons that 17 million Americans suffered from both a mental illness and a substance use disorder (SUD) in 2020. In Virginia, 66.5 percent of facilities provide integrated treatment to help dual diagnosis patients with both of their illnesses.

Detox

In order to begin recovery, patients typically need to undergo withdrawal in a detox facility. Medically-supervised detox provides patients with medical support and care to help them remain more comfortable and safe throughout withdrawal. In Virginia, the majority of detox programs are available through outpatient centers, although patients can also access these services through inpatient and hospital=based programs as well.

Short-Term Inpatient Rehab

Sometimes, patients benefit from the opportunity to live at the treatment center and receive intensive therapy and support. These programs are referred to as inpatient rehab, and when they last 30 days or less, they qualify as short-term inpatient rehab. In Virginia, 10.6 percent off facilities provide this type of service.

Long-Term Residential Rehab

Residential rehab programs that last longer than 30 days are referred to as long-term residential rehab. The National Institute on Drug Abuse recommends treatment programs of at least 90 days for the most effective treatment possible. In Virginia, 10.6 percent of facilities offer long-term residential rehab.

Rehab Costs In Virginia

Any one patient's treatment costs in Virginia will depend upon a variety of factors, including nay of the following:

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

In order to determine how much they will pay for their recovery, patients need to talk to their preferred rehab center about their specific treatment needs.

Private Health Insurance for Addiction Rehab

Private health insurance is widely accepted as a payment option in Virginia. The rehab facilities in the state accept private insurance 77.2 percent of the time, which provides many options for patients looking for effective addiction treatment. Patients should, however, consult with their insurance companies about the details of their coverage (e.g. co-pays, deductibles, covered treatments, etc.) and find a treatment center that will accept their insurance.

Medicaid and Medicare for Addiction Rehab

Medicare is a federal healthcare program designed for people who are at least 65 years old, while Medicaid provides federal healthcare coverage to low-income individuals. Both of these programs make addiction treatment accessible by covering rehab in full. In Virginia, 47.6 percent of facilities accept Medicare, while 74.4 percent accept Medicaid.

Uninsured Addiction Rehab

Uninsured individuals also have options for accessing addiction treatment in the state. Some of Virginia's facilities provide the following methods of affording treatment, even for financially needy individuals:

Sliding Scale Payments

In Virginia, 53.5 percent of rehab centers use sliding scale fees to expand the affordability of their services. This means that the centers charge less for patients who make less income in order to put treatment within their financial reach.

Free drug rehab

In Virginia, 6 treatment facilities provide free treatment to all patients. This is a relatively high number compared to other states. In addition, 36.6 percent of facilities provide free or minimal charge treatment just for those patients who cannot otherwise afford rehab.

Patients seeking drug rehab in Virginia should not be intimidated by costs. Instead, they have the opportunity to explore a variety of payment options that can make rehab affordable, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Virginia Drug Treatment Overview

Virginia's robust treatment options provide patients with the following important pros and cons.

Pros

Only 82.5 percent of designated residential beds in Virginia are in use. As a result, patients who need access to a residential program may have an easier time finding an available spot with a minimum of waiting time.

At 55.9 percent, the state has a fairly large number of facilities that provide tailored services to dual diagnosis patients.

Cons

36.6 percent of facilities in Virginia provide treatment for free or at a minimal charge for patients who are financially needy. This is a relatively low percentage and could mean affordable treatment may be difficult for the state's most cash-strapped patients to access.

80.7 percent of facilities provide aftercare planning to help patients develop a strategy for continuing their care and recovery after they leave formal treatment. This number is relatively low compared to other states and could make it harder for patients to get the post-treatment support they need to be successful at their recoveries.

At 66.1 percent, the number of Virginia facilities that offer 12-step facilitation is well below the national average, limiting patients' access to this potentially helpful recovery approach.

Virginia Drug Use Statistics

Drug addiction is a growing problem in Virginia. Here is a look at some of the most important related statistics in the state.

From the Virginia Department of Health:

• For the past 9 years, drug overdoses have been the leading cause of unnatural death in the state.
• Fentanyl was involved in 71.8 percent of overdose deaths in 2020.
• Fatal overdoses from cocaine increased 3.2 percent in 2020.
• Fatal methamphetamine doses in the state increased 96 percent in 2020.
• The total number of fatal overdoses of any substance increased 41.9 percent in 2020.

From the SAMHSA:

• 19,528 individuals over the age of 12 were admitted for substance abuse treatment in Virginia in 2020.
• 13.3 percent of these admissions were for amphetamines.
• 15.5 percent of these admissions were for heroin.
• 10.1 percent of these admissions were for other opiates.