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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Research indicates that the chemical and molecular changes in the brain caused by chronic meth use may persist long after meth abuse has stopped.
  • Fentanyl is an extremely dangerous substitute for heroin because it is much more potent than heroin, which often results in accidental overdoses and death as a result of respiratory depression.
  • In 2009, 750,000 methadone prescriptions were written for pain relief, but only 250,000 people were treated with the drug for opiate addiction.

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 a variety of settings along with different rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the varying demands of clients with any kind of and degree of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential centers now being covered by many insurance companies, you shouldn't have to put off getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who desires it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs is a process which can be made considerably more manageable and safely overseen when in a professional detox or alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility. Often detoxification isn't without risk, and even with the very best of intentions people who go through detoxification on their own in order to get sober could really be putting their own health as well as their lives in danger. It is usually far better to look for detoxification services inside a professional center to avoid such risks and also to have a smooth transition from detoxification to rehab at a quality drug treatment facility.

Methadone Detoxification

It isn't uncommon for those who use methadone as an approach to heroin or prescription opioid addiction to find that they're now hooked on methadone. To get off of methadone can be quite tough, because withdrawal symptoms can be a whole lot worse than those experienced with heroin. Methadone detoxification can take place in a detox facility however where these symptoms can be made more manageable and thus that there's less odds of relapse so that the person could very well be off of all drugs permanently.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment solutions regarding level of care, as the individual can maintain their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to be in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing rehabilitation services. Even if this may appear perfect it will not provide the required change of surroundings than a lot of people in treatment require to experience a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues are what are known in the field of drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders during rehab in order to find resolution due to the fact one typically triggers the other. Fortunately, there are numerous drug treatment programs who can specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face to be able to not simply become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never want to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Women

Women require quality treatment in rehab but can also need special awareness of the distinctive challenges they face because of their gender. Women and men not only face different and unique problems in life as a consequence of gender, but in addition may abuse drugs and alcohol for unique reasons. drug and alcohol treatment facilities which cater to women and the specific and unique needs that women face can help enormously on the women's road to permanent abstinence and a higher quality of life.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol rehab centers possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the requirements of Spanish speaking clientele, but fortunately there are more and more facilities that will do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than in the past. Counselling, study data and the like are actually very often accessible in Spanish in both short and long terms programs which provide inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish treatment is available too nationwide.

Other Languages

In every single city in the U.S. there's someone being affected by drug abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might need rehabilitation in whichever language it is that they are fluent in to ensure that their needs can be met properly while in rehab. Thankfully, there are many drug and alcohol treatment programs who have counselors on staff who speak other languages to make drug rehabilitation the best experience possible for anyone. Simply find a high quality drug rehab program and find out if it is possible to receive treatment in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance won't pay for the total cost of rehabilitation or will only cover some of it. In these cases, it may seem like a drawback but people actually have a much more leverage due to the fact they can select whichever center they want without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many people face. In addition, rehabilitation facilities will often provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some rehab centers accept Medicaid in the event the individual is not able to self pay or present another type of private health insurance. Medicaid may only pay for outpatient and short-term rehab within a limited amount of programs, and in cases like this individuals may choose to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they are able to to pay for a more quality rehab center which will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug rehab center.

  • Albuquerque Health Services NW
    Albuquerque Health Services NW is located at:

    112 Monroe Street Northeast
    Albuquerque, NM. 87108

    If you would like to contact Albuquerque Health Services NW, you can reach them at 505-260-9917.

    Albuquerque Health Services NW offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid