Frequently Asked Questions about Substance Use Disorder and Addiction
The following CAGE Assessment is a 4 question screening about alcohol and/or drug use. If you answer yes to 1 or more questions, please call (920) 498-8600 or contact Libertas online.
1. Have you ever felt you ought to cut down on your drinking or drug use?
2. Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking or drug use?
3. Have you felt bad or guilty about your drinking or drug use?
4. Have you ever had a drink or used drugs first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover (eye-opener)?
Alcoholism and drug dependence and addiction, known as substance use disorders, are complex problems. People with these disorders once were thought to have a character defect or moral weakness; some people mistakenly still believe that. However, most scientists and medical researchers now consider dependence on alcohol or drugs to be a long-term illness, like asthma, hypertension (high blood pressure), or diabetes. Most people who drink alcohol drink very little, and many people can stop taking drugs without a struggle. However, some people develop a substance use disorder—use of alcohol or drugs that is compulsive or dangerous (or both).
Millions of Americans abuse or are dependent on alcohol or drugs. All of these people have families—so remember, you are not alone. The fact that your family member is in treatment is a good sign and a big step in the right direction. People with alcohol or drug dependence problems can and do recover.
Learn more about substance use disorder
Libertas is one of the only treatment centers in Wisconsin to offer programs for adolescents.
Libertas offers a comprehensive treatment and recovery program that emphasizes wellness, dignity, and self-respect. Our continuum of quality programs meets the specific needs of each individual and family. Treatment programs use a multi-disciplinary team of professionals, including physicians, psychiatrists, counselors, nurses and pastoral care professionals. We are accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, and certified by the State of Wisconsin for treatment of alcoholism and drug use.
Our programs identity alcohol and drug use disorder as well as mental health issues, and when someone has both, we treat each concern with its own treatment plan. By treating both disorders, we treat the whole person in order to address all aspects of recovery in a positive manner, for a successful recovery.
The admission process starts with an email or phone call to our intake staff at (920) 498-8600. A brief history of your addiction and medical health will be obtained along with insurance information. Libertas Treatment Center is a service of HSHS St. Vincent Hospital. Criteria for admission must be met. We will assist with verifying your funding source to determine benefits available to you as well as determine whether preauthorization by your insurance carrier is required.
Admission is voluntary. We are not a locked facility. We do not hold patients against their will. The admission process starts with an email or phone call to our intake staff at (920) 498-8600.
Inpatients usually stay between 14-21 days. This may vary according to diagnosis and treatment progress.
Yes, family is a very important part of treatment. We encourage parents, children and all those within a patient’s support system to be involved in their loved ones treatment program.
Your family pet can visit you at Libertas, according to the Libertas animal visitation policy.
Libertas currently offers medication-assisted treatment in Marinette. Call (715) 735-0095 to talk to a Libertas counselor if you are interested in medication- assisted treatment. A counselor will schedule time to meet with you and explain your treatment options.
It is also recommended to ask your doctor about medications that aid in recovery. Here are some questions you may want to consider asking your doctor:
• In what ways can medications help to support my recovery?
• What medication do you think is best for me?
• What length of time will I be on the medication?
• What else do I need to do other than take the medication?
• What other steps can I take to support my recovery in addition to taking medication?
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We have dedicated staff to help you navigate insurance and funding options. Call (920) 498-8600.
Some insurance programs cover a portion of treatment. It is recommended to contact your insurance company to verify coverage and to obtain pre-authorization if required by your insurance. Please bring your insurance card with you to ensure we have the correct information and address for billing. Personal payment plans can also be set up prior to admission.
Various insurances, BadgerCare and Medicare, may also be managed by a Health Maintenance Organization, in which case a prior authorization would have to be obtained before admission. We will help you determine this when you call.
If your insurance does not carry benefits for alcohol or drug treatment or mental health counseling, another source of funding would have to be obtained before admission.
Help with Funding at Libertas
Funding at Libertas in Marinette
Libertas and Prevea Health received a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in 2015 to establish an opioid treatment program known as Northeast Wisconsin Opioid Treatment Services. This program is a collaborative effort between Libertas and Prevea Health to help individuals addicted to opioids.
With this service, people with opioid addiction can access abstinence-based treatment or medication-assisted treatment with substance use counseling. Northeast Wisconsin Opioid Treatment Services provides services to people living with an opioid addiction in Florence, Marinette, Menominee and Oconto counties. Services also are available to Wisconsin members of the Menominee Nation.
All patients are welcome; however, priority admission is given to women who are pregnant and using opioid drugs intravenously followed by women who are pregnant and using opioid drugs in other ways. Men and women using opioids intravenously are also given priority admission over men and women using opioid drugs in other ways.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (715) 735-0095.
Freedom Fund Scholarship
Through funds provided by the HSHS Resource Development Committee, the Freedom fund scholarship allows Libertas to offer adolescents scholarships for treatment. The Freedom Fund scholarship application is for adolescent inpatients who do not have insurance, do not qualify for Medical Assistance or whose insurance has been denied. The patient’s stay may be entirely or partially covered. Medical necessity is determined by a counselors assessment.
To apply, call or contact Libertas today.