Through Medicare, seniors in Newcastle, Texas who are having difficulties with addiction can avail themselves of quite a few drug and alcohol rehab facilities which are covered by their insurance. Quite a few outpatient facilities around the Newcastle, Texas area are covered through Medicare, although senior adults may find that Medicare provides coverage for hospital stays required in the course of drug rehabilitation such as with an inpatient or residential program. Medicare provides coverage for a full spectrum of services for drug and alcohol treatment in Newcastle, Texas including counseling, education, aftercare plans, and other services as deemed necessary by physicians while in treatment. A type of treatment which Medicare coverage does not cover is methadone maintenance programs in the case of opiate dependence, so senior adults will be required to take part in a drug treatment facility covered by means of Medicare which treats opiate addiction through other means. Seniors with Medicare can consult with their physician or Medicare directly to determine what types of drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers are covered.