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Methamphetamine User Been to rehab almost a year ago. Quinco and medical doctor won't help me have no health insurance but have safety net.

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I went to rehab a year ago in treatment 21 days got clean. Off of it. Came home had my job for one week bc lost my vehicle while I was in rehab so lost my insurance as well. When I left rehab they had me on natrexlone and it was great. Quinco has prescribed it to me recently to help me get clean agian but coverRx does not cover it they have alternatives but my MD and nurse at quinco says they won't prescribe them to me. I feel so lost. I don't need rehab agian. I just need help to fight the… read more

September 14
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I have a therapist I speak with a quinco as well and a. Case manager but this place seems to not be doing anything right by me. The medicine they have me on is the same medicine I came to them on already they have not. Adding anything new. They told me the alternative which was Buprenorphine was not for opiod use disorder and that they felt like it would not work for me and that they could not call it it in to the pharmacy or anything they tried to tell me it was for pain not for opiod use disorder. But coverard pharmacist told me that was the cheapest alternative for natrexlone. I don't know what to do.

September 14 (edited)
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What can someone do when naltrexone is prescribed but not covered by their safety net program, and their providers won't prescribe the covered alternatives?

First, it's really important to recognize how far you've come — getting clean, holding a job, and now actively seeking help again takes real strength. You're not lost Show Full Answer

What can someone do when naltrexone is prescribed but not covered by their safety net program, and their providers won't prescribe the covered alternatives?

First, it's really important to recognize how far you've come — getting clean, holding a job, and now actively seeking help again takes real strength. You're not lost, you're fighting, and that matters. On the medication front, here are some options worth exploring:

- Ask Quinco directly why the covered alternatives won't be prescribed — getting a clear reason can help you advocate for yourself or seek a second opinion
- Contact the naltrexone manufacturer — many pharmaceutical companies have patient assistance programs that provide medications free or at very low cost
- Ask about NeedyMeds or RxAssist — these are programs that help people without insurance access medications they can't afford
- Request a case manager or patient advocate at Quinco — they may know of local resources your doctor or nurse isn't aware of While sorting out the medication access, cravings can also be addressed through other proven approaches alongside medication, such as:

- Individual therapy like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps identify triggers and build coping strategies
- Group therapy, which can provide accountability and connection
- SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) is free, confidential, and available 24/7 — they can help connect you to local treatment options regardless of insurance status

September 14

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