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Drug Addiction Facts

  • The elevated risk of heart attack among marijuana users may be caused by marijuana raising blood pressure and heart rate and reducing the blood's capacity to carry oxygen.
  • More than half a million visits to hospital emergency rooms a year are drug-related.
  • Codeine is often prescribed in the form of syrup to treat the common cough, and "Purple Drank" is a slang term for codeine cough syrup which is combined with Sprite or Mountain Dew and pieces of Jolly Rancher candy for illicit abuse. The concoction takes on a purplish hue, hence the name Purple Drank.

Addiction-treatment-center.jpgOnce you have decided to make a change and get help for your addiction problem, the next step is to explaore your treatment facility options. Keep in mind that there is no one-size fits all facility. The most effective way to find an appropriate treatment program that meets your particular needs is to speak with an addiction treatment professional who can assess your specific situation and give you various treatment facility options based on your exact needs. We can help you with this. Simply call our Drug Treatment Help-Line at 1-877-683-7818 and you will be connected to an addiction treatment specialist who can help you find the correct treatment program for you.

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Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Substance abuse treatment services are available in several settings and with various rehabilitation lengths and plans to accommodate the various demands of clients with any type of and degree of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential programs now being included in many insurance plans, there is no need to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who desires it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment solutions regarding intensity of care, since the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of having to be in a rehab center while receiving treatment services. While this may appear ideal it may not provide the required change of surroundings than lots of people in rehabilitation require to have a productive rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents get involved in any kind of drug abuse, it is essential that they obtain top quality care to halt the situation in its tracks so that it doesn't get any worse and possibly jeopardize their future. Because adolescent drug use which continues often carries on into adulthood, mothers and fathers must stay astute and get their adolescent rehabilitation the moment an issue is noticed in a program which addresses adolescent drug abuse. A lot of programs which deal with adolescents supply both inpatient and residential treatment, which has been proven to be the most beneficial settings for treatment clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders are what are identified in the field of drug and alcohol rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders while in treatment to find resolution simply because one typically exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are numerous alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs who are able to specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face so that they can not just become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never wish to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who need drug abuse rehabilitation will very often need services beyond what a standard alcohol and drug rehab facility will be able to provide. Because comprehensive medical solutions in many cases are a vital part of the physical process of recovery for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who more than likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their habit, it is vital that these clients obtain the medical treatment required in conjunction with any rehabilitation solutions for substance abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is crucial that gays and lesbians obtain excellent rehabilitation services within a treatment setting which can be discreet and with treatment professionals available to them who understand the unique problems that they experience in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians might be triggered by the challenges they face due to their sexual preference, a rehab which will help them resolve these issues and give them the confidence that they've lacked prior to arriving in rehabilitation can be quite a crucial part of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug use could have distinctive obstacles they have to overcome while in rehabilitation, which rehabilitation professionals in the program they elect to take part in must be keen of to ensure that a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to choose a facility which is familiar with helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and drug abuse problems that these clients face which can include a wider spectrum of solutions including medical treatment and the like.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women not only need help from a quality rehabilitation for their own health and wellbeing but also for the wellbeing of the unborn baby or for the child they've given birth to who needs to be appropriately cared for while they become rehabilitated and as a result capable of being a better mother. Rehabilitation opportunities exist which provide them and their child with sufficient wellness services while ensuring they obtain the rehabilitation they might need to become sober and be able to stay that way in order to be the very best parent they can be.

Women

Women need to have quality treatment in rehab but might also require special focus on the distinctive issues they face for their gender. Men and women not only face different and unique challenges in daily life due to gender, but additionally may abuse drugs and alcohol for unique reasons. alcohol and drug treatment programs which focus on women and the specific and unique needs that women face can help enormously on a women's path to permanent abstinence and a higher quality of life.

Men

Similar to how men and women encounter varying and unique challenges in life that happen to be specific to their gender, women and men might also encounter unique challenges in rehabilitation that are gender-specific, which is the reason a center specifically designed with these special needs and challenges in mind can be be extremely ideal for someone seeking a powerful rehab option.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders in many cases are given the option or ordered to rehab as part of sentencing. In many cases, the offender can choose which treatment program they wish to go to. Upon successful completion, DUI and DWI offenders can take advantage of decreased sentencing options to be able to move ahead in their lives without getting penalized any more.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehab due to a court order to satisfy a part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug rehab often receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when cooperating with drug and alcohol treatment specifications enforced on them as part of sentencing and also of course when successfully completing a drug treatment program.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance isn't going to pay for the total cost of rehabilitation or will only cover part of it. In these cases, it may appear like a disadvantage but people really have a great deal of leverage simply because they can choose whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurers that so many men and women face. Likewise, treatment centers will often offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation centers accept Medicaid when the individual cannot self pay or present any other form of private health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term treatment within a limited amount of centers, and in this instance individuals may choose to explore the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they're able to to pay for a more quality rehab facility that will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential alcohol and drug treatment program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at alcohol and drug treatment facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help in establishing the person's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being just like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the expense of drug and alcohol rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not an option. If a person doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might qualify for state insurance, they should talk with their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but typically only in the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some form of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. Individuals may have to participate in a drug rehabilitation facility that's in their network of providers and there could be other limitations like how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can pick a quality facility they prefer and speak with a treatment specialist to find out if their insurance covers it.

Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular drug abuse treatment services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities as well as partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some limitations about just how long a stay in inpatient drug rehabilitation is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered prior to starting rehab so that it is clear just how long and individual can remain in the rehabilitation facility of preference.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance possibility made available from a variety of alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities in an effort to help individuals pay for treatment where this may not have been possible originally. By way of example, one client's fee for rehab could be different and someone else whose finances are better which makes them better able to spend the money for full cost of rehabilitation. Registrars consider additional circumstances apart from income including amount of dependents to ascertain the final cost using the sliding scale.

  • AMRI Counseling Services
    AMRI Counseling Services is located at:

    4001 West Capitol Drive
    Milwaukee, WI. 53216

    If you would like to contact AMRI Counseling Services, you can reach them at 414-455-3879.

    AMRI Counseling Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)

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