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If you or a loved one is a low-income individual struggling with addiction in Las Vegas, Nevada, you may be able to use Medicaid to help pay for rehab. Medicaid is a state-run health insurance program designed to help eligible low-income children and adults, elderly adults, pregnant women, and those with disabilities get affordable, quality […]

Cost is an important factor for many who are seeking rehab for substance abuse. Those without insurance in Nevada may be particularly concerned about the cost of rehab, and some may put off treatment out of fear of high costs. It’s important to understand that cost shouldn’t be a reason to delay potentially life-saving rehab, […]

Medicare is a federally-funded public health insurance program that may be able to help you cover some or all of the cost of attending rehab in Nevada.1  According to the National Mental Health Services Survey (N-MHSS), there are 66 mental health treatment facilities in Nevada, out of which 71.2% accept Medicare as a payment option.(4 […]

Benzodiazepines (benzos) are a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorders, and insomnia.1 But long-term use and misuse of these drugs can lead to dependence, withdrawal symptoms, and substance use disorders (SUDs).1,2 In Clark County, Nevada, benzos are involved in about 26% of overdose deaths.3 What Is Benzodiazepine Detox? Detox helps you safely manage withdrawal […]

When used properly, prescription opioids can help with short-term pain relief.2 But long-term use and misuse can increase your risk of physical dependence and withdrawal, opioid use disorder (OUD), and possibly fatal overdose.1 Misuse can look like using someone else’s prescription, taking the drug to get high, or using it in a way that was […]