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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • In 2010 there were about 10 million underage (aged 12 to 20) drinkers in the U.S., including 6.5 million binge drinkers and 2.0 million heavy drinkers.
  • Individuals withdrawing from heroin may experience persistent withdrawal symptoms for many weeks or even months.
  • Both physicians and pharmacies are required to maintain careful records of prescribing information including quantity, frequency, and renewal requests because of the illicit diversion of prescription drugs such as OxyContin.
  • According to government research, drug overdose death rates were reported to decline dramatically after the age of 54; additionally, after age 63, the male and female drug overdose death rates were about the same.
  • Accessibility is likely a contributing factor as to why prescription drugs are abused illicitly and non-medically to get high in the United States.
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Medicare Coverage

Drug addiction and alcoholism can effect many older Americans and seniors, and this issue continues to grow as each year passes. Seniors who are covered through the Medicare program, an insurance program funded through the federal government for Americans in this age bracket, can use their Medicare benefits to receive vital treatment services for addiction at a wide variety of drug treatment centers around the country. Medicare covers both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation facilities, and seniors who wish to receive treatment can consult with their primary care physician to choose a rehab program covered by Medicare which would be suitable for them.

Medicare Coverage category listings in Washington, Utah:

  • Southwest Center
    9.7 miles from Washington, Utah
    Southwest Center is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility that is located at:

    474 West 200 North Street
    St. George, UT. 84770
    435-634-5600

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Alternative Housing - Transitional living, Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Dui/Dwi Offender Programs, Criminal Justice Client Programs, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Dixie Regional Medical Center
    10 miles from Washington, Utah
    Dixie Regional Medical Center is a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that is located at:

    544 South 400 East
    St. George, UT. 84770
    435-251-1000 x4343

    Treatment Services: Hospital Inpatient Programs, Outpatient Treatment, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients, Spanish Services
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (based on Facility)
  • Encompass Health Services
    32.1 miles from Washington, Utah
    Encompass Health Services is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at:

    4103 East Fleet
    Littlefield, AZ. 86432
    928-347-4566

    Treatment Services: Outpatient Treatment, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)