Magellan Health Services Alcohol Rehab Coverage
Alcohol is the top substance abuse problem in the United States. An estimated 16.6 million American adults aged 18 or older had an alcohol use disorder according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. In 2013, 24.6 percent of Americans aged 18 or older reported binge drinking in the past month. An “Alcohol Use Disorder” is a medical condition in which doctors diagnose a patient’s drinking as “causing stress or harm”. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an alcohol use disorder and are struggling to stop drinking, alcohol abuse treatment can help. Magellan Health Services alcohol rehab coverage can help make this treatment more affordable and accessible.
What to Expect From Magellan Health Services Alcohol Rehab Coverage
Magellan Healthcare provides comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral health care programs to help individuals who are struggling with substance abuse, including alcohol abuse. Magellan Healthcare serves more than 33 million individuals and maintains an extensive network of 77,000 behavioral health providers and facilities. This network includes alcohol abuse treatment centers. Alcohol abuse treatment may include an in-patient medically supervised detox program, a 12-step program that begins during rehab and continues after treatment, and behavioral counseling to address underlying issues triggering alcohol abuse.
If you are abusing alcohol but not dependent on it, you may be able to quit on your own. However, most individuals benefit from a comprehensive treatment program that provides a supportive environment and structured approach to addressing alcohol abuse and long-term sobriety. Magellan Healthcare provides coverage for in-patient alcohol abuse treatment programs. These programs may include a psychologist or psychiatrist, addiction counselors, doctors and nurses. A case manager can help plan and coordinate treatment for your or your loved one.
Long-term alcohol abuse can have a serious impact on quality of life and health. Drinking too much interferes with your brain’s communication pathways, which can lead to disruptions in mood and behavior and make it harder to think clearly. Alcohol abuse increases the risk for heart problems, including high blood pressure, stroke, arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy. Alcohol abuse also increases the risk for certain cancers, liver failure and cirrhosis, and damage to the pancreas. Quitting alcohol can reduce the risk for long-term damage from these health problems.
If you or a loved one could benefit from an alcohol abuse treatment program, a benefits specialist can help you understand your treatment options and take the first steps to sobriety.