Using Medicare, senior adults in Joaquin who are struggling with drug addiction can take advantage of many drug rehabilitation programs which are available through their benefits. Quite a few outpatient programs around the Joaquin area provide services using Medicare, but seniors may find that Medicare covers any hospitalization needed during drug and alcohol treatment such as an inpatient or residential facility. Medicare provides coverage for a wide spectrum of treatment for drug rehabilitation in Joaquin such as counseling, training, followup plans, and other services as deemed necessary by physicians while in treatment. One of the things which Medicare plans do not cover is methadone maintenance treatment plans for treatment of opiate addiction, so seniors will be required to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program covered through Medicare which treats opiate addiction through other methods. Seniors with Medicare can consult with their physician or Medicare directly to determine which types of alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers are approved.