AmeriHealth Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment
Prescription drug addiction harms individuals and their families each year. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, roughly 8.76 million Americans abuse prescription drugs regularly and almost 52 million use prescription medications for non-medical reasons at least once in their lifetime. Using prescription drugs in a way that differs from a doctor’s recommendations or when it is not necessary for personal health and well-being increases the risk of addiction. When an addiction occurs, you might need to seek prescription drug detox and rehab for your health and well-being.
Coverage From AmeriHealth
AmeriHealth prescription drug detox coverage depends on the specific policy and the situation. Most policies offer coverage for detox and rehab, but the coverage amount and the co-payment standards vary between policies.
An in-network provider will usually cost significantly less when compared to an out-of-network provider because AmeriHealth prescription drug detox coverage will usually cover a greater portion of the costs for an in-network provider. You are also responsible for the deductible.
Treatment Options
When you are looking for detox and rehab options, focus on in-network programs because they comply with the standards that AmeriHealth sets for addiction recovery. AmeriHealth prescription drug detox coverage allows individuals to seek in-patient options and partial hospitalization for a lower risk of potential health concerns.
Since prescription drugs can cause severe withdrawal symptoms, a medically supervised detox program assists with the process and reduces the potential health risks that might otherwise arise. If a medical doctor recommends an in-patient detox and rehab program, then obtain pre-authorization for treatment before starting the program. If you do not get pre-authorization for treatment, then your claim may be denied. You may need to provide a recommendation from a medical professional on some policies before the authorization will go through.
Treatment options that can help with AmeriHealth prescription drug detox include:
- Medically supervised programs
- Out-patient rehab treatments
- In-patient rehab treatments
- Counseling and psychotherapy after the detox process
Abusing prescription drugs harms your health, relationships and your career goals. Since an addiction to prescription medications can develop accidentally, seeking appropriate treatment helps reduce the risk of relapsing in the future.
Addiction recovery begins with the detoxification process. Removing the substance from the body so that the individual is no longer facing withdrawal symptoms improves the recovery results by allowing the individual to focus on treatment programs and start working toward realistic recovery goals.