The Opioid Crisis

Over 67,900 people died from accidental drug overdoses the United States in 2019, nearly TWICE the number of gun related deaths. 70% of those overdose deaths are related to opioids. This country is at the mercy of a widespread opioid epidemic. Unfortunately, people who suffer from substance use disorder are criminalized, and the resources for them to find and get help are extremely limited. Addiction, recognized as a disease of the brain, requires a multidisciplinary and holistic treatment approach. The changes that occur in the brain can take months or years to heal.  A simple 3-4 days of detoxification is not enough. Unfortunately, inpatient rehabilitation can cost upwards of $20,000 per 30 days, with the longer programs lasting 90 days. The majority of people suffering from addiction do not have the means to navigate the complexities of the different programs. They may not have the finances or insurance to get into treatment, or know how to apply for other options. Thus, many of them may never be able to start the process, even if they are ready and willing.

When someone wants to seek help in their recovery process, Bobby’s House is a resource in getting started. We want to help you navigate the system, identify a program that will work best for you and we will do our best to get you their. Our organization is unique because we take the burden off the patient in identifying the right program. Bobby’s House will look all over the country, assist with insurance and/or financial aid applications, and help get them to their recovery destination.

References:

• Volkow ND, et al. Neurobiologic advances from the brain disease model of addiction. New England Journal of Medicine. 2016. 376:363-71

• https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/opioids/index.html

• https://www.samhsa.gov/data
  

We are suffering from a crisis that needs emergent intervention and deserves immediate attention!