Addiction in Louisiana
Louisiana faces significant opioid, fentanyl, and methamphetamine challenges. Medicaid expansion has greatly increased treatment access in a state with historically limited behavioral health infrastructure.
Treatment Options in Louisiana
Louisiana offers treatment through the Office of Behavioral Health. Healthy Louisiana (Medicaid expansion) covers substance use treatment. The state has expanded MAT and crisis services.
Louisiana Resources
- Medicaid: Louisiana Medicaid (Healthy Louisiana)
- State Helpline: 1-800-749-2673 (Louisiana 211)
- National Helpline: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | SAMHSA 1-800-662-4357
Major Cities in Louisiana
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Louisiana Medicaid cover rehab?
Yes, Healthy Louisiana (Medicaid) covers substance use treatment including detox, residential, outpatient, and MAT.
How do I find treatment in Louisiana?
Call 211 or contact the Office of Behavioral Health for referrals to treatment providers.
Has Medicaid expansion helped treatment access in Louisiana?
Yes, Medicaid expansion in 2016 significantly increased access to substance use treatment for hundreds of thousands of Louisiana residents.
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