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Drug Addiction Facts

  • A recent study regarding the placebo effect in children whose parents and teachers were told they had been put on the ADHD drug Adderall, which in fact was a placebo pill, found that many cases diagnosed as ADHD may only be in the mind, for both the children diagnosed with the disorder and their parents and teachers.
  • Injection heroin users put themselves at risk of collapsed veins, infection of the heart lining and valves, skin abscesses, pneumonia, and liver and kidney disease.
  • In 2006 the FDA warned the public that they had received many reports of death and life-threatening side effects in patients that have taken methadone as prescribed by their physicians for pain relief.

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 low end of the spectrum of rehab solutions with regards to level of care, for the reason that individual is able to keep their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of having to be in a rehab center while undergoing treatment services. While this might appear ideal it may not provide the required change of atmosphere than a lot of people in treatment need to experience a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems are what are identified in the field of alcohol and drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders during rehab in order to find resolution due to the fact one often exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are numerous drug and alcohol rehab programs who are able to specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face in order to not merely become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not feel the need to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of drug abuse treatment will usually require solutions beyond what a standard drug and alcohol rehab center will be able to deliver. Because extensive healthcare services will often be an important part of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who more than likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their addiction, it is essential that these clients receive the medical treatment necessary along with any rehabilitation solutions for drug use issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians receive excellent rehab services in a rehab environment that is discreet and with rehab professionals at their disposal who understand the unique problems they have to deal with in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians might be triggered by the problems they face due to their sexual preference, a program which will help them handle these problems and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked before arriving in rehabilitation could be a crucial aspect of rehab for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with substance abuse may have unique challenges they must conquer when in rehab, which treatment specialists within the center they elect to be a part of must be keen of so that a full recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to select a center that is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and substance abuse issues that these clients face which can include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical care and so on.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehabilitation as part of a court ruling to satisfy a part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug rehab often receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when being cooperative with drug treatment requirements enforced on them in sentencing especially of course when successfully graduating an alcohol and drug rehab facility.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be predisposed to alcoholism and drug abuse because of the problems that their impairment impose on them. While detection of the problem can be difficult among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL and also other assistance services intended for them when substance abuse rehab is required. Aside from ASL, such services can sometimes include assistive listening equipment and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are receiving the help they need in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some form of alcohol and drug treatment service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug rehab facilities. Individuals could possibly have to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center which is in their network of providers and there can be other limitations for example just how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick a quality facility they like and speak with a treatment counselor to determine if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of certain drug abuse rehab services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities along with partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There might be some limitations concerning how much time a stay in inpatient drug treatment is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered before you begin rehab so that it is clear just how long and individual can stay in the rehabilitation center of preference.

  • Aleda E Lutz VAMC
    Aleda E Lutz VAMC is located at:

    180 North State Avenue
    Alpena, MI. 49707

    If you would like to contact Aleda E Lutz VAMC, you can reach them at 989-356-8720.

    Aleda E Lutz VAMC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)