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Drug Addiction Facts

  • A chronic heroin user can often begin to experience withdrawal symptoms within hours of the last administration of the drug.
  • Former and current heroin users describe the horrors of heroin addiction withdrawal as being far less painful and difficult than methadone withdrawal.
  • As of 2011, about 21% of 12th grade students were current marijuana users.

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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Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehab services in terms of level of care, as the individual will be able to maintain their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to remain in a rehab center while receiving rehab services. Although this might appear perfect it may not provide the required change of environment than many individuals in treatment need to experience a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues are what are known in the field of drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must address both disorders whilst in rehabilitation in order to find resolution simply because one often exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are numerous drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities who can specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face to enable them to not only become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not feel the need to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Gays and Lesbians

It is important that gays and lesbians receive excellent rehabilitation services in a treatment environment which is discreet and with rehab professionals available to them who comprehend the distinctive problems they have to deal with in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians might be triggered because of the challenges they face because of their sexual preference, a program that can help them resolve these problems and give them the confidence that they've lacked prior to arriving in rehab can be a crucial part of rehab for gay and lesbian clients.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers have the staff or resources to focus on the demands of Spanish speaking clientele, but thankfully there are more and more facilities that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than in the past. Therapy, study information and so on are now frequently available in Spanish in both short and long terms programs which deliver inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish treatment is also available nationwide.

Other Languages

In each and every city in America there is someone fighting substance abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might require rehabilitation in whichever language it is they are fluent in to ensure their needs can be catered to properly whilst in treatment. Fortunately, there are lots of drug rehab programs which have counselors on staff who speak other languages to make alcohol and drug rehabilitation the very best experience possible for anyone. Simply find a top quality drug and alcohol rehab program and find out if it is feasible to receive rehab in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance won't pay for the total cost of rehab or will only cover some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals really have a much more leverage simply because they can choose whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurers that so many people encounter. In addition, rehab facilities will usually provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans generally cover some type of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab centers. Individuals may have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab facility which is within their network of providers and there might be other restrictions for example the length of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select an excellent facility they like and meet with a rehab counselor to determine if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain drug abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers in addition to partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There might be some restrictions about how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation is permitted, and all of these questions can be answered prior to starting treatment so that it's clear how much time and individual can stay in the rehabilitation program of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance option available from numerous drug and alcohol rehab programs in order to help individuals pay for treatment where this may not have been possible originally. For instance, one client's price for treatment might be different and lower than someone else whose financial situation is better making them more prepared to pay for the full price of rehab. Registrars take into consideration other factors besides income including number of dependents to ascertain the final cost using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug rehab programs offer payment assistance to help clients who might possibly not have adequate funds to self pay for treatment or whose medical insurance won't supply coverage or full coverage for his or her stay. By way of example, Sometimes insurance only pays for a short-term facility when in reality a long-term facility will likely be the more suitable choice. To see what payment assistance could be available, for instance a sliding fee scale, consult the facility for details.

  • Adolescent Counseling Services
    Adolescent Counseling Services is located at:

    643 Bair Island Road
    Redwood City, CA. 94063

    If you would like to contact Adolescent Counseling Services, you can reach them at 650-424-0852 x104.

    Adolescent Counseling Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)