Through Medicare, senior adults in Pierce who are having difficulties with drug addiction can avail themselves of quite a few alcohol and drug treatment programs which are covered by their insurance. Numerous outpatient programs around the Pierce area provide services using Medicare, although seniors may find that Medicare covers any hospital stays needed during drug rehabilitation such as an inpatient or residential center. Medicare provides coverage for a wide spectrum of services for drug rehab in Pierce such as counseling, training, followup plans, and other services as deemed necessary by doctors in the course of rehab. One of the things which Medicare coverage does not cover is methadone maintenance treatment plans for treatment of opiate addiction, so senior adults will be required to take part in a drug treatment center covered through Medicare which treats opiate addiction through other methods. Seniors with Medicare can consult with their physician or their plan directly to determine what types of drug and alcohol treatment programs are covered.