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I feel like they're not really willing to understand you and try to accommodate your individual needs. I called to tell them I couldn't make my appointment due to a personal issue and they were not understanding at all and were not willing to reschedule my appointment.
About NKY Med Clinic
They accept several commercial insurance plans including Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, United Health Care/Optum and Humana. They also take Medicare and VA Community Care. They take other insurance too, so if you don’t see yours on the list then you can contact them and ask whether they accept yours.
In the program, you’ll start with a medical and clinical assessment to evaluate your mental and physical health. They’ll develop a customized treatment plan based on your health and history of substance use. If appropriate then you’ll be started on MAT. The MAT drugs offered here are Vivitrol, Suboxone and methadone.
Treatments include individual counseling where you’ll meet one-on-one with a counselor to determine what therapies will be best for you. If you have a co-occurring disorder then your counselor will decide the best course of treatment to improve your quality of life and successfully address your substance use.
Group counseling is another part of the program. In group counseling, you’ll meet with other patients facing similar struggles. You’ll give and get feedback and support. There is also a peer support group where you’ll meet with and get guidance and support from others who have recovered from their addiction to opioids.
Motivational interviewing (MI) is another type of therapy you may participate in. It’s a short-term therapy that helps you identify and examine many of the conflicting feelings and thoughts you may have. Through MI, you’ll learn to resolve those feelings through an empathetic and practical process. With the therapies and MAT treatment together, you can work toward a healthier, happier lifestyle.
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They just took my hard work for nothing, there's no middle line with them, they think it's a joke. I left there wanting to run in traffic. They do things on purpose just to see how far they can push you. First off I was told great job your getting 27 days, then it was you have a dirty drug screen but you can keep them, then after talking to everyone in the facility,staff, I got nothing. I was bleeding, had to do a drug screen, they just kept passing me to the next person. My significant other is stage 4 terminal brain cancer right now. They don't care , your an addict,so u gotta be lying. Window two for years would be rude to me in front of my face. They know your stuck n gotta come back, so they win for today. Everything is documented and I'll be talking to the bigger people, not those unprofessional nobody's.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hi, Kathi. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Please contact us at (844) 755-3399. We'd like to try and use your feedback as a way for us to improve our services. Thank you!
I have been going to this clinic for almost 2 years now back in June 2023 I believe after moving to Kentucky and switching my insurance to get into Suboxone due to me having a opioid addiction problem. I take 20 mg every day in the morning and it gets me through the day to where I am finally free from 2 decades of addiction.
So this morning I went in to be examined by the doctor there. She started asking the usual questions but when I mentioned certain things I at first thought I was misunderstanding her until I realized she treating me as if I was making things up. Like when she asked about surgeries of which I told her I had a whipple procedure back in Ianuary 2018 due to chronic pancreatitis. She asked me what a whipple was acting as if she never heard of it. When she checked my vitals and looks med at my stomach she stated, “I thought you said you had whipple surgery?” Of which I said yeah, of which she cut me off half sentence and said I have no scars of which I pointed to the long scar from the middle of my chest all the way down to my groin area. .
I then after all of that she then tells me that I have been having negative drug screens SINCE OCTOBER! Told me that, “you have not been taking your medicine”. Of which I told her that it is not possible I take every day? Every morning around 7:30 am and she just kept cutting me off and making assumptions and accusations of course I was upset getting mad. This is not the first thing this has happened to me at a treatment center. When I told her it is wrong and doesn’t make sense. Mentioning that Suboxone stays in the system for up.to 14 days, asked her if this has been going on since October (7 MONTHS) then why was I not asked about it from my counselor saying either I am lying or she is not doing her job, which was untrue.
I mentioned to her that false negatives can be caused from various issues as the urine test is not configured properly or correctly to where there is Suboxone but is not sensing it do to it not being set to the right whatever (mind you I made phone calls and read at stuff in the past due to the same junk”, studies have shown that it could be because I have high metabolism that does too much of a job or whatever. When I kept meaning all of these questions she continued to ignore me and go back to me lying. Then told me I cannot have take homes everyday and will have to come in everyday of which I cannot do because currently live in Cincinnati to help my ex wife with her father who has dementia, kidney disease/failure and Congestive Heart Failure/Disease and I do not have the time or the money for daily transportation. Then picked me out of her office and sternly told me to sit outside for my counselor to talk to me of which she was in a meeting I told her and I cannot get wait any longer because I need to get the next bus in the next few minutes before my pass expired on 7:48am. To where I left, sent messages to my counselor of which has not contacted me yet today after this incident. And I still missed the bus and had no way to get transportation to where I just got home on foot from Covington to Finneytown Oh.
I offered and then flat out told her to do a blood test and it should be in there. Unless you are releasing fraudulent medication (which I doubt because it fights and keeps the cravings far away). She refused my request for a blood test and that the tests do not lie or make mistakes like this, but that is not 100% factorial from what I have been read here and there the past few hours.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hi, Kenneth. We hope you’ll give us the opportunity to learn more about your experience. We invite you to contact Compliance team at (844) 755-3399, whose main object is to investigate these types of concerns. You can also visit pinnacletreatmenthotline.com to submit your concern. We hope to hear from you soon!
Great overall clinic to help you get clean. NKY med has a pretty relaxed atmosphere, as long as your following the rules. 😉 If your serious about getting clean, it's a good place to help you get there. My counselor has been extremely helpful and understanding. I've been lucky and have had the same counselor since I started, but unfortunately that's not everyone's experience. Counselors get better jobs and move on. I've got experience at both here and at East Indiana (EICT), and I will say I like NKY med better, but it's been years since I went to EITC so they may have improved. If you're ready to make serious life improvements, then consider NKY med. I highly recommend them and have personally made serious gains and improvements in my life. Take back control in your life and end the rat race of buying drugs everyday, always scraping to get buy.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for the kind words, Ryan. Feedback like this is why we get out of bed every morning! 😊 
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Other Forms of Payment
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Inpatient rehab is designed primarily for clients exiting detox, those in early recovery, and those in crisis situations that may increase their risk of relapse. Clients reside at the inpatient treatment center for the length of the program, which may range from two weeks to more than 18 months, depending on the program design. Inpatient treatment typically includes 24-hour clinical care and extensive addiction counseling and recovery education using CBT, DBT, RBT, motivational interviewing or other psychotherapeutic approaches.
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) specialize in high-level care for clients requiring robust support. This includes those in early recovery, those in crisis, and those stepping down from inpatient care. Clients typically participate in a minimum of nine treatment hours per week, but many intensive outpatient rehabs offer up to 20 hours of service weekly. Their primary treatment modalities generally combine psychotherapy and recovery education. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) for alcohol and/or opioid recovery is widely available.
Rehab aftercare programs ensure clients' access to continuing care after the completion of intensive inpatient treatment. Outpatient care is often considered a component of drug rehab aftercare, but most clients continue to receive support services after being discharged from formal treatment. Service portfolios are customized to clients' unique and evolving needs and are often designed in collaboration with clients' case managers and care teams. Peer coaching, career counseling, relapse prevention, and 12 step program induction are standard.
Often beneficial for individuals who don't require 24-hour supervision, a partial hospitalization program (PHP) can be an alternative to inpatient rehab or a transitional option. PHP treatment typically involves 6 to 8 hours of treatment per day, up to 5 days a week for an average of 90 days. PHP treatment often includes relapse prevention strategies, medication management, and other behavioral therapy interventions. While the cost of a partial hospitalization program can vary, it is often covered by insurance.
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Drug rehab in Kentucky often starts with detox, then includes inpatient or outpatient treatment, and continues with aftercare support. Specific methods used during each of these phases varies, but often include individual and group counseling, medication, and recreational therapies.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Clinical Services
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Accreditations
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.
SAMHSA Listed: Yes
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1717 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41011
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