Are There Any Drug Treatment Programs for People Who Have No Money and No Health Insurance?

Question by Annfes: Are there any drug treatment programs for people who have no money and no health insurance?
My son and I live in Massachusetts and he is addicted to pain killers. It’s destroying his life and I don’t know what on earth to do!

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Answer by Nikki L
How old is your son? If he is under 18 he automatically qualifies for medicaid, if you cannot afford other health coverage. They pay for drug treatment in most states.

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