Using the drug users

[TheWorldNewsOrg]

If a loved one is hooked on opioids, you might be desperate to help ‘em wean off and stay off. Unfortunately, uncaring opportunists get referral fees (aka kickbacks) to send people (often with health insurance) to worthless, unlicensed “treatment programs” that don’t curb the cravings. Once the customer (or a loved one) realizes the program is trash, they may have already used up their insurance benefits or (god forbid) even mortgaged a home to pay for the costly (non)treatment! The problem is big in New York, Florida and other states. Here, a representative for New York’s Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services tells consumers what to look out for. He recommends you speak to your insurance company first, consider carefully if you’re going to exceed any out-of-network benefits, make sure the program you’re considering is licensed by the state, ask for a breakdown of the fees (and what services they’re going toward) and find out the treatment philosophy.