Maybe you or a loved one have finally had to face a hard truth: you no longer have control over your substance use, and need help. Perhaps you took a drug use screening test and find yourself concerned with what the results indicate.
Deciding to seek professional help for addiction treatment is a brave first step–but what comes next? Among other concerns–what kind of program to seek out, residential versus outpatient treatment, what therapies to look into–is the worry about payment. How much will your ideal treatment program cost? How will you pay for this help you so desperately need?
Rehabs that accept Aetna insurance–and many other kinds of insurance–exist. Read on to discover how to find them.
What Causes Addiction?
An important first step in deciding which addiction treatment is right for you is identifying the underlying causes of your struggles with substance abuse.
While causes of addiction are extraordinarily complex, research indicates some common denominators. One is trauma, particularly childhood trauma. This intense emotional response to a terrible event can have long-lasting effects on a person’s life. Examples of trauma include:
- Witnessing or experiencing violence
- Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse
- Neglect
- Divorce
- Death of a loved one
- Severe medical issues
The question of how to heal from addiction is often interlinked with how to heal from trauma. High-quality treatment centers understand the link between trauma and recovery and build trauma-informed programs that surround patients with a feeling of safety and trust. This way, they can revisit and heal from past trauma without re-traumatizing themselves.
If you are wondering about the impact of trauma–especially childhood trauma (referred to as Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs)–on your life and substance use, consider taking an ACEs assessment to gain insight on your own past. If you find you have been affected by trauma, seek out not only rehabs that accept Aetna insurance but are also trauma-informed.
Residential vs. Detox vs. Outpatient: Which Is Right for You?
Another factor to consider is what kind of program you want to commit to: intensive outpatient, residential treatment, or detox management.
Each one offers different benefits and has its own drawbacks. Intensive outpatient programs are designed to work around your home life, allowing you to attend multiple therapy sessions a week but go home to your own house. They can accommodate work schedules and family obligations. The commitment is more than traditional therapy, but less than a full residential program.
Residential treatment, on the other hand, provides 24/7 professional care and support. Lengths of programs vary, but they are designed to remove the patient from his or her usual surroundings so maximum focus can be given to the recovery journey. Often found in areas with much natural beauty, these programs combine traditional therapy with more holistic drug rehab, incorporating everything from art therapy to EMDR to music and movement.
Detox management may be done in isolation and specified detox facilities or at the programs listed above. With detox management, you may find medication-assisted treatment to help ease the physical effects of detox. Not meant to be a complete recovery program, detox management merely helps you cross the threshold from addiction into long-term healing.
What to Expect in Rehab
Entering rehab can feel overwhelming, but understanding what to expect can ease anxiety and help you prepare for the journey ahead. Programs vary depending on the facility and the substance or behavior being treated, but most follow a similar structure designed to support recovery and long-term success.
The first stage is intake and assessment, where medical and clinical staff evaluate your physical and mental health, substance use history, and personal needs. This helps create a customized treatment plan. If necessary, you may go through detoxification.
Once detox is complete, the core of rehab begins: therapy and counseling. You’ll attend individual therapy sessions to explore addiction triggers and underlying issues, such as self-sabotaging behavior or co-occurring mental health disorders. Group therapy is also common, offering support from peers who understand what you’re going through. Many programs include family therapy to repair strained relationships and build a supportive home environment.
Education is another key component. You’ll learn about addiction, relapse prevention strategies, and healthy coping skills.
Before completing rehab, you and your care team will create an aftercare plan, which may include outpatient therapy, support groups like AA or NA, sober living environments, or continued medication management.
Begin Your Recovery Journey at Sana at Stowe in Vermont
As you search for rehabs that accept Aetna insurance, remember to consider all of the factors that go into a successful rehab. For an experience that combines the beauty of rural New England with luxurious accommodations and service, look no further. We have the highest quality evidence based treatment options, and a firm commitment to holistic services. Sana at Stowe offers medically-supervised detox and accepts insurance through in-network providers.
If you would like to take the our drug screening test or speak to someone that can point you in the right direction, call us today at (802) 566-5906.
