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Who oversees treatment
Alaska's Department of Health, through its Division of Behavioral Health, oversees substance use disorder treatment in the state, approving treatment providers and certifying addiction professionals.
Prescription monitoring
The Alaska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program tracks Schedule II-IV controlled substances dispensed in the state and is run by the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing within the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development.
Public coverage for treatment
Alaska Medicaid covers a range of substance use disorder treatment services under its behavioral health demonstration run by the Division of Behavioral Health, and treatment providers must enroll with Alaska Medicaid to be reimbursed.
Overdose Good Samaritan law
Under AS 11.71.311, a person who seeks help in good faith for someone overdosing, or who seeks help for their own overdose, is shielded from prosecution for certain drug possession offenses when the evidence was found because of the call; helpers must stay and cooperate with responders.
Court-ordered treatment
Alaska Statutes Chapter 47.37 allows protective custody of people incapacitated by alcohol or drugs, emergency commitment, and court-ordered commitment of 30 days with possible longer recommitment for people with alcohol or drug problems.
How the state treats gabapentin
Alaska does not schedule gabapentin as a controlled substance under state law, according to records of the state's Controlled Substances Advisory Committee. Alaska's prescription drug monitoring program tracks scheduled controlled substances, so gabapentin falls outside it.
Sources
- Alaska Department of Health SUD document (psam_sud)
- Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - Alaska Commerce
- Alaska Medicaid Section 1115 SUD Demonstration Status Report
- Alaska Session Laws 2014, Chapter 72 (HB 369)
- Alaska Session Laws 1996, Chapter 66 (amending AS 47.37)
- Controlled Substances Advisory Committee Minutes (Alaska Department of Law)
Featured detox programs with mental health care in Alaska
Southcentral Foundation Detox
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Detox + mental healthStimulant programWhat to know about ketamine
Ketamine is used legitimately in hospitals and in supervised depression treatment, which can make it hard to see when use has become a problem. Using it to cope, using more often, or using despite urinary pain or memory problems are warning signs.
Because many people who misuse ketamine also live with depression or anxiety, programs that treat both at once tend to fit best. Read signs of ketamine addiction.
What ketamine detox involves
Ketamine withdrawal is mainly psychological: anxiety, low mood, poor sleep, irritability and strong cravings. Detox programs that also treat mental health can manage these symptoms, keep you safe and begin therapy. Medical staff can also check for bladder and kidney problems.
Ask detox programs near Alaska how they continue care after the first days.
Ketamine Detox by city in Alaska
Smaller towns are covered on the page for their nearest larger city.
Insurance and cost
Federal parity rules generally require health plans that cover substance use treatment to cover it on terms comparable to other medical care. Your actual cost depends on your plan, deductible and the program's network status, so verify benefits first. Our insurance guides explain how major carriers handle prescription drug rehab.
Other treatment in Alaska
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