Paying for Rehab: Expectations vs. Reality
When it comes time to head to rehab it can be the start of a new journey. It can be the first step toward a sober life. A better life.
Paying for Rehab with Insurance: The Pros and Cons
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly 40.3 million Americans had a substance use disorder in 2020. With the prevalence of substance abuse, it is crucial to have financial resources when seeking help. One such resource is health insurance. The Affordable Care Act has expanded coverage for substance abuse treatment, requiring […]
Rehab Insurance Coverage: What’s Required & What’s Not
When we finally admit we need rehab, it can be both a scary and happy experience. It’s scary because we see the toll drugs or alcohol played on our life. We see the path of destruction our addiction left behind. We worry about the future and attending rehab.
How to Pay for Rehab: The Top 5 FAQs
When we fall victim to a drug or alcohol addiction, it can take hold of our lives. It seems like nothing can shake us free of the feeling of getting high. We start to neglect our families, our work, our health and even our hygiene.
Sunflower Recovery Addiction Treatment Welcomes Executive Director Kimberly Bellof
How to Get Insurance to Pay for Rehab in 3 Steps
When we face the prospect of rehab, it can be a time filled with questions. The relief we feel from admitting that we have an addiction to drugs or alcohol can give us a slight boost. We are ready to start our new sober life. Our old ways of living are gone and we have […]
Rainbow Fentanyl in Kansas: What You Need to Know About This New & Dangerous Drug
In recent years, Kansas has seen a growing concern over a new and lethal threat to public health: Rainbow Fentanyl. This deadly drug has been making headlines across the United States, and its presence in the Sunflower State is raising alarms among law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and communities. In this blog, we’ll explore the facts […]
Signs of Fentanyl Overdose & How to Help
From 2016 to 2021, fentanyl overdose deaths increased by 279%. As one of the most in-demand narcotics on the street drug market, fentanyl has unleashed a new era of the opioid epidemic. Unfortunately, not all of the country is equally affected. Studies show that the midwest and eastern part of the united states have the […]
This is Your Brain on Fentanyl: How the Deadly Drug Affects Your Body & Mind
One of the most powerful drugs on the street market, fentanyl has gained notoriety over the years due to its devastating impact on individuals and communities. While its potency is often remarked upon, little is discussed about how the drug works in the body and mind. It is these mechanisms of action that create such […]
Fentanyl Withdrawal: What to Expect & How to Cope
Opioid withdrawal is an often misunderstood experience. The prevailing, albeit wrong, sentiment is that opioid withdrawal is similar to a bad case of the flu and not something that is life-threatening. With the pervasiveness of fentanyl into the drug market, opioid withdrawal is becoming more and more serious and has effects physically, mentally, and emotionally. […]