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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Codeine and is often added as an ingredient in cough syrups and tablets, and while in most countries it is available only with a prescription, it is available in some countries over the counter.
  • In Germany, one-half of drug-related deaths are caused in whole or in part by methadone.
  • In 2008, there were an estimated 190,000 emergency rooms visits by drinkers under age 21 for injuries and other problems concerning alcohol.

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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Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are available to anybody who has to be safely managed through detoxification services when seriously addicted to alcohol and drugs, or who needs a broader spectrum of care such as somebody who has a dual diagnosis and also requires mental health services as part of their treatment procedure. You will find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services offered.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be prone to alcoholism and drug and alcohol use due to problems their impairment impose on them. While discovery of the issue can be difficult among the hearing impaired, there are ASL and also other assistance services available for them when drug abuse rehab is required. Aside from ASL, such services can include assistive listening tools and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired people are receiving the help they need in drug rehab.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol treatment programs possess the staff or resources to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clientele, but luckily there are more and more programs that can do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than previously. Counselling, study info and stuff like that are actually very often accessible in Spanish in both short and long terms centers which provide inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is available too nationwide.

Other Languages

In every single city in America there is someone being affected by drug use that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who may need treatment in whichever language it is that they are fluent in so that their needs may be met properly during rehabilitation. Luckily, there are many drug rehabilitation facilities that have counselors on staff who speak other languages to make drug rehab the most effective experience possible for anyone. Simply find a top quality drug treatment center and inquire if it is feasible to receive rehabilitation in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance isn't going to pay for the total cost of treatment or will only pay for part of it. In these instances, it may seem like a drawback but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage simply because they can choose whichever program they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many people encounter. In addition, treatment programs will often provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Some rehab centers accept Medicaid when the individual is unable to self pay or present another form of private health insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term rehab within a limited amount of centers, and in such cases individuals may want to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality rehabilitation facility which will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug rehabilitation center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at alcohol and drug treatment programs which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must assist in establishing the individual's rehab plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being the same as any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being paid for through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of drug and alcohol rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't an option. If a person has no private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could be eligible for state insurance, they should check with their Social Services office within their area to determine if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but typically only in the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans generally cover some kind of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug rehab centers. Individuals might have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab facility which is within their network of providers and there can be other restrictions such as the length of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent center they like and consult with a rehabilitation counselor to find out if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expense of particular substance abuse treatment services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers along with partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There can be some limitations concerning how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered before you start rehab so that it is clear how much time and individual can remain in the rehab facility of choice.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug treatment centers offer payment assistance to help individuals who may not have adequate money to self pay for treatment or whose medical insurance won't provide coverage or full coverage for their stay. For instance, Occasionally insurance only pays for a short-term program when in reality a long-term facility is going to be the more suitable choice. To find out what payment assistance could be available, like a sliding fee scale, consult the center for particulars.

  • Alameda Health System
    Alameda Health System is located at:

    2060 Fairmont Drive
    San Leandro, CA. 94578

    If you would like to contact Alameda Health System, you can reach them at 510-346-7500.

    Alameda Health System offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)