Narconon Drug-Free Lives

Insurance parity for substance abuse benefits help addicts find long-term successful programs such as Narconon

(Los Angeles, CA) - Earlier this year Congress passed a law that increased benefits for millions of people with health insurance to expand coverage for substance abuse benefits. While it was not a sweeping reform, it was a landmark win for those seeking more access to effective drug rehabilitation programs through their insurance policies.

One result of these increased benefits has been that more people throughout the country have been able to use their insurance coverage to attend Narconon® drug treatment facilities, whereas previous to the law their yearly maximums would have hit their limits and forced them to pay out of pocket or wait until the next calendar year to redeem benefits that their premiums would otherwise cover.

Narconon has more than a dozen rehabilitation centers in the Unites States alone, with locations in California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, Nevada, Oklahoma and Texas. The largest center in the network is Narconon Arrowhead in Oklahoma, which has also spearheaded the acceptance of this non-traditional program gaining national recognition through the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) as well as state licensing and mental health certifications.

Narconon intake and registration personnel throughout the country are encouraged by this expanded access to their individualized, open-ended treatment programs.

“People work hard for their insurance coverage. We routinely hear that it is such a relief that their policies will allow them to attend a program of their choosing,” comments Narconon Arrowhead senior executive Derry Hallmark.

Unlike most traditional programs, a typical course of treatment at a Narconon center can last 3-4 months or longer if necessary. There is no set time limit for the program, which includes drug-free withdrawal, a sauna detoxification process, and life skills courses to raise an individual’s level of responsibility.

To find out more about the Narconon program or to locate a facility near you, visit www.narconon.org or call 1 800- 775-8750 today.