Frequently Asked Questions

No. You are making a responsible choice to stop using illicit drugs.  You are making an educated decision to let a trained, medical team provide an array of rehabilitative services and supervise your recovery journey therapeutically.  You are making smart choices so that you do not experience painful and life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, and so that you can return to a stable and functional lifestyle.

We do not work against you in parole and probation.  In fact, we have a positive relationship with those offices to help you, if you want us to.  We follow stricter guidelines than HIPAA and keep your information confidential.  IF you sign a consent and CHOOSE for us to talk to your probation or parole officer, we will be glad to work with you as you demonstrate accountability in your recovery.  Ask us about our past success with legal agencies.  It isn't magic.  IF you do what you say you will do and follow our protocol, other agencies, along with our advocacy, are bound to see your success.

We now accept select insurances, Medicare, and Medicaid.  If we do not have a contract with your current policy, please reach out to us at 325-400-8586, ext 9 (Katie) to inquire about funding with your policy.

Currently, we charge $45 a day for Methadone or Buprenorphine for patients, and $15-$20 for guest dosers (on whom we do not bill insurance).  Intake is $500 for both treatment options, but we will work with anyone to have access to care.  DO NOT LET MONEY OR STIGMA BE A REASON NOT TO GET HELP.  MONEY, INSURANCE, OR NOT....If YOU want help, WE WILL WORK WITH YOU.  

We disclose everything.  Funded slots, insurance, or cash pay, there are no hidden fees.  You should not have to pay for additional drug screening, counseling, or visits with our physician beyond the admission fee.  We may be able to offer BUP to you at no cost.  We are working on free methadone for those without financial support, but it is a waiting game.

Everyone who decides to get help for their Opioid Use Disorder has options.  We are an option.  OBOT services allow certain physicians to prescribe buprenorphine that you take on your own.  For some people, that works.  For most, it does not.

We are different.  Not only do we provide you with the medication, we are an outpatient service center called OTP (outpatient treatment program).  We take a holistic approach to your recovery.  

We offer counseling as often as you need it at no extra cost to you.  We offer a physician visit at least once per year, with our policy requiring more visits,  and a nurse visit every time you come in our door.  We provide urine drug screens.  We offer all of these services and develop a treatment plan with real, measurable, and attainable goals.  Our counseling helps you understand the WHY of your dependency.  We work with community partners to help you if you need housing, clothing, food, parenting classes, and a variety of other needs you may have.  You're not a patient here; you become family.  In our treatment program, you will not be alone; you will find friends who are like you: in the void between dependency and freedom. and on a successful road to recovery.  Having that partnership can be the difference between success and failure.

So why choose us?  If you need comprehensive care and want the BEST chance of success at overcoming your drug dependency, we are the premium choice.  Come see the difference we can make at AARS.

YES!  We accept straight  Medicare/Medicaid and select insurance acceptance; currently, we accept most BSW, Aetna, Cigna, United, BCBS, and others.  If we are not currently "in-network" with your provider, please call our office and let us see how we can help.  We love our patients and will do everything to make your treatment options easy, effective, and as cost-free as possible.

Our nurse is available to dose from 6:15am to 9:45am Monday through Friday.  Please arrive by 9:30am M-F to ensure that the nurse has time to get your dose.  Saturday or extended hours are by appointment.

Absolutely!  We would love to meet your people!  We want to know about your life and we know that a strong support system aids in recovery.  We are happy to educate and support you and your family!