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Drug Addiction Facts

  • According to a report written by the "Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality", inpatient treatment programs for addiction are designed to provide help to individuals who cannot manage their health alone.
  • The number of new heroin users in the U.S. increased from 142,000 in 2010 to 178,000 in 2011, both are sizeable increase from the average annual estimates of 2002 to 2008 (ranging from 91,000 to 118,000).
  • Between 2009 and 2010, increases in Ecstasy use among high school students was apparent, with past year use among 10th graders rising from 3.7 to 4.7%.

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 can be obtained in a number of settings with different rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the varying demands of clients with any sort of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being covered by many insurance plans, there's no need to postpone receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who needs it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment solutions regarding level of care, as the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of needing to remain in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing treatment services. Even though this may seem perfect it might not provide the required change of atmosphere than a lot of people in treatment have to have to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Women

Women have to have high quality rehab in rehab but might also need special focus on the distinctive challenges they face for their gender. Women and men not only face varying and distinctive challenges in life due to gender, but additionally may abuse alcohol and drugs for completely different reasons. drug rehabilitation centers which cater to women and the distinctive and unique needs that women face can help enormously on a women's path to long term abstinence and a higher standard of living.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders in many cases are given the choice or ordered to rehab as a term of their sentencing. Sometimes, the offender can choose which rehabilitation center they would like to enroll in. Upon successful completion, DUI and DWI offenders benefit from reduced sentencing options in order to progress in their lives without having to be penalized any more.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of rehab or will only pay for part of it. In these instances, it may appear like a disadvantage but people actually have a great deal of leverage because they can select whichever program they would like without the restrictions from health insurers that so many people face. Likewise, rehab facilities will usually offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some type of drug rehabilitation service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab facilities. Individuals could have to participate in a drug treatment facility that is within their network of providers and there can be other limitations such as the amount of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a good program they like and consult with a rehabilitation counselor to ascertain if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain substance abuse rehab solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities and also partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There might be some restrictions as to the length of time a stay in inpatient drug treatment is allowed, and all of these questions can be answered before beginning rehabilitation so that it's clear how much time and individual can remain in the treatment program of preference.

  • A First Step Counseling
    A First Step Counseling is located at:

    6014 U.S. Highway19 North
    New Port Richey, FL. 34652

    If you would like to contact A First Step Counseling, you can reach them at 727-841-0229.

    A First Step Counseling offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Women, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)