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Drug Addiction Facts

  • More than one third of Ecstasy related emergency department visits in 2008 were made in the South, 31.4% in the West, 18.5% in the Midwest, and 16.1% in the Northeast.
  • Anywhere from 25-50 percent of daily marijuana users will develop dependence to the drug.
  • There are two chemical forms of cocaine, cocaine hydrochloride salt and the "freebase" form of the drug.

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 services are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment solutions in terms of level of care, as the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of needing to be in a rehabilitation facility while receiving treatment services. Although this might appear ideal it may not provide the required change of environment than a lot of people in recovery have to have to experience a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues are what are recognized in the field of drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must deal with both disorders when it's in rehabilitation in order to find resolution simply because one typically exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are many drug and alcohol rehab centers who are able to specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face so that they can not merely become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not feel the need to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians receive quality rehab services in a treatment environment which is discreet and has treatment specialists at their disposal who comprehend the distinctive problems they have to deal with in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered because of the problems they face due to their sexual preference, a facility which can help them resolve these issues and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked before arriving in rehab is usually a crucial aspect of rehab for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with drug use might have unique challenges they have to overcome whilst in treatment, which treatment specialists in the center they choose to take part in have to be keen of in order that a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to select a center which is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults tackle the distinctive life and substance abuse issues that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of solutions including health 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 a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol rehab often receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when being cooperative with drug treatment specifications enforced with them in sentencing specifically of course when successfully graduating a drug rehabilitation center.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't cover the total cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for part of it. In these cases, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals actually have a much more leverage because they can decide on whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurers that so many individuals encounter. Likewise, treatment centers will frequently offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain rehab facilities will take Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present any other kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehab within a limited amount of facilities, and in cases like this individuals may want to investigate the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they are able to to pay for a more quality treatment program which will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug treatment program.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans generally cover some sort of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug treatment centers. Individuals might have to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment facility which is within their network of providers and there can be other limitations such as how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a quality facility they like and consult with a treatment specialist to determine if their insurance will cover it.

  • Alex Wilson Counseling Services
    Alex Wilson Counseling Services is located at:

    3719 West Market Street
    Greensboro, NC. 27403

    If you would like to contact Alex Wilson Counseling Services, you can reach them at 336-547-6361.

    Alex Wilson Counseling Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance