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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Older adults who drink have an increased sensitivity to alcohol due to the fact that aging can lower the body's tolerance for alcohol, and therefore experience the effects of alcohol more readily than when they were younger.
  • Many fentanyl overdoses are initially classified as heroin overdoses, until the truth is discovered.
  • The majority of primary methamphetamine admissions to substance abuse treatment facilities in 2011 were male (53 percent).

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 along with various rehab lengths and plans to accommodate the various needs of clients with any kind of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential centers now being paid by many insurance plans, you shouldn't have to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who needs it.

Halfway House

A halfway house is a place which allows for an easy transition when someone is newly sober independently or has finished an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program and needs help re-acclimating to a normal lifestyle. Living in a halfway house, or sober living facility as it is sometimes called, an aspect of sentencing if a person is found guilty of drug charges as well. If guidance is needed locating a halfway house, speak to a drug and alcohol rehab center and meet with a rehab specialist who will be able to point you in the right direction.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehab solutions regarding intensity of care, as the individual can keep their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to be in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing treatment services. Even though this might seem ideal it will not provide the required change of surroundings than many individuals in rehab require to have a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues are what are known in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must handle both disorders whilst in treatment in order to find resolution because one often exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are many drug rehabilitation facilities who are able to specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues face to be able to not merely become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never feel the need to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women not only need assistance from a quality rehabilitation for their own health and wellbeing but in addition for the wellbeing unborn baby or for the child they've delivered who has to be appropriately cared for while they become rehabilitated and in turn able to be a better mother. Treatment opportunities exist which offer them and their child with sufficient wellness services whilst ensuring they acquire the rehabilitation they might need to become abstinent and be able to stay that way to be the best parent they can be.

Women

Women require quality treatment in rehab but might also require particular focus on the distinctive issues they face for their gender. Males and females not just face different and distinctive challenges in life due to gender, but additionally may abuse alcohol and drugs for completely different reasons. drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs which appeal to women and the specific and unique needs that women face often helps significantly on a women's path to long term sobriety and a higher quality lifestyle.

Men

Similar to how men and women encounter varying and unique challenges in daily life which are specific to their gender, men and women could also face distinctive challenges in rehab which are gender-specific, which is why a program specifically designed with these special needs and obstacles at heart can be extremely helpful for someone searching for an effective rehab solution.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only cover some of it. In these instances, it may seem like a disadvantage but people really have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can choose whichever program they want without the restrictions from health insurers that so many people face. In addition, treatment programs will often offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation programs accept Medicaid when the individual is not able to self pay or present some other type of private medical insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of centers, and in such cases individuals may wish to explore the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they can to cover a more quality treatment program which will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug rehab facility.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of drug rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't a possibility. If a person has no private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may qualify for state insurance, they can consult their Social Services office within their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but usually only in the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans generally cover some kind of drug and alcohol rehab service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation programs. Individuals could have to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility that's inside their network of providers and there might be other limitations for example how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose a good program they prefer and meet with a treatment counselor to determine 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 rehabilitation services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers along with partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There may be some limitations regarding how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol treatment is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered before beginning rehabilitation so that it's clear just how long and individual can stay in the rehab center of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance possibility offered by a variety of drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers in an effort to help clients pay for rehabilitation where this might not have been doable initially. As an example, one client's price for treatment may be different and less than another individual whose financial situation is better making them better able to pay for the full price of treatment. Registrars take into consideration additional circumstances apart from income including amount of dependents to determine the final cost and using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug and alcohol rehab programs offer payment assistance to help clients who might possibly not have enough money to self pay for treatment or whose health insurance won't provide coverage or total coverage for their stay. As an example, Occasionally insurance only pays for a short-term program when in reality a long-term center is going to be the more ideal option. To find out what payment assistance might be available, such as a sliding fee scale, seek advice from the center for particulars.

  • Akeela Women and Families Programs
    Akeela Women and Families Programs is located at:

    360 West Benson Boulevard
    Anchorage, AK. 99503

    If you would like to contact Akeela Women and Families Programs, you can reach them at 907-433-7080.

    Akeela Women and Families Programs offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, 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), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)