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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Codeine is a highly effective drug when used properly and short-term to treat legitimate medical conditions, but is not meant to be used long term.
  • Almost 80% of the Ecstasy related emergency department visits in 2008 involved Ecstasy in combination with alcohol or other drugs, with over 30% involving Ecstasy with one other drug, 15.0 percent involving two other drugs, 14.0 percent involving three other drugs, and 17.5 percent involving four or more other drugs.
  • Prescriptions of Ritalin have quadrupled in the last decade from 158,000 in 1999 to 661,463 in 2010 in the UK.

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 bottom end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions regarding level of care, because the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of needing to be in a rehabilitation center while receiving rehab services. While this might seem perfect it will not provide the required change of environment than many people in rehabilitation need to experience a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems are what are recognized in the field of drug and alcohol treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders during rehabilitation to find resolution simply because one often exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are many drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities that can specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face to enable them to not merely become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who may need substance abuse treatment will often need services beyond what a standard alcohol and drug rehab facility can deliver. Simply because extensive healthcare solutions will often be an important aspect of the physical recovery process for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their habit, it is important that these clients receive the health care needed along with any treatment services for his or her substance abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians acquire excellent treatment solutions within a rehab environment which is discreet and with rehab specialists available to them who comprehend the distinctive problems that they experience in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians may also be triggered because of the challenges they face because of their sexual preference, a rehab which can help them handle these problems and give them the confidence that they've lacked prior to arriving in rehabilitation could be a crucial aspect of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with substance abuse may have unique challenges they must overcome whilst in rehab, which treatment specialists within the rehab they decide to be a part of must be keen of to ensure a full recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to choose a facility that's accustomed to helping seniors and older adults handle the distinctive life and substance abuse issues that these clients face which may include a wider spectrum of solutions including medical treatment and the like.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehab as part of a court ruling to satisfy a part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug rehabilitation often receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when cooperating with drug and alcohol rehabilitation specifications enforced with them in sentencing specifically of course when successfully completing an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and drug abuse due to the problems that their impairment impose on them. While discovery of the problem can often be hard among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL and other assistance services readily available for them when drug abuse rehab is required. Apart from ASL, such services might include assistive listening tools and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are receiving the help they need in drug rehab.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some sort of drug treatment service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities. Individuals might have to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab program that is within their network of providers and there may be other restrictions like the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a good facility they prefer and consult with a rehab counselor to find out if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular drug abuse rehabilitation services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs along with partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There might be some limitations about how much time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehab is permitted, and every one of these questions can be answered prior to starting treatment so that it's clear how much time and individual can stay in the rehab program of preference.

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

    5671 North Skeel Avenue
    Oscoda, MI. 48750

    If you would like to contact Aleda E Lutz VAMC, you can reach them at 989-747-0026.

    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)