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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 stimulant detox programs in Alaska
Providence Alaska Medical Center – Providence Breakthrough
Stimulant detoxStimulant programWisdom Traditions Counseling Services – DBA Alaska Wisdom Recovery
Stimulant detoxDual diagnosisStimulant programSound Alternatives – Behavioral Health Clinic
Stimulant detoxRefine Stabilization & Detox Center
Stimulant detoxWhat to know about prescription stimulants
Vyvanse, Ritalin and Concerta are sometimes seen as safer than Adderall, but all prescription stimulants carry a risk of misuse and addiction. Snorting or injecting pills, or taking far more than prescribed, raises the danger.
Stopping after heavy use brings a withdrawal period of fatigue, increased sleep, appetite changes and low mood. Our stimulant withdrawal guide explains what to expect.
What stimulant detox involves
Stimulant detox is supportive care during the crash: sleep, meals, fluids and monitoring of mood. Many people can detox from prescription stimulants in an outpatient setting with regular check-ins, while residential or hospital detox suits people with severe depression, heavy use of several substances or medical problems.
Ask programs near Alaska what support they offer for sleep and mood, and how they hand you off to ongoing treatment.
Stimulant Detox by city in Alaska
Smaller towns are covered on the page for their nearest larger city.
Cost and coverage
The cost of treatment depends mostly on the level of care, how long you stay and your insurance. Residential care costs the most; outpatient therapy the least. Many programs on SAMHSA's directory accept private insurance, and some offer sliding-scale fees. See our insurance guides for details by carrier.
Other treatment in Alaska
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