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  • Ecstasy is synthetically produced using chemicals and other substances such as caffeine, the active ingredient in over-the-counter cough syrup, amphetamines, PCP and even cocaine is sometimes added to or substituted for the amphetamines typically used to produce Ecstasy. The dose of MDMA in one tablet can vary from 12 mg all the way up to 131 mg, so the effects too can vary considerably.
  • A recent study suggests that because most children show some of the behaviors associated with so-called "ADHD" such as inattention and hyperactivity at times, it is crucial to determine whether this behavior is simply immature or exuberant or is actually associated with a disorder before medicating them with prescription stimulants which could put them in harm's way.
  • Methadone maintenance program patients in and individuals who are being prescribed methadone for pain in Canada are being warned about a new formula hitting the market in February of 2014 which is 10 times stronger than the current methadone formulation and could carry a higher risk of overdose.

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 rehabilitation services in terms of level of care, for the reason that individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of having to be in a rehab center while undergoing rehab services. Even though this might appear ideal it may not provide the much needed change of environment than lots of people in recovery have to have to have a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are what are recognized in the field of alcohol and drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders when it's in treatment in order to find resolution because one typically exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are several drug rehabilitation facilities that can specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face to enable them to not only become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not wish to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into treatment as part of a court ruling to fulfill a part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol treatment often receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when cooperating with drug and alcohol rehab specifications enforced with them in sentencing specifically of course when successfully graduating a drug rehab program.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often prone to alcoholism and substance abuse due to the problems their impairment impose on them. While discovery of this issue can be difficult among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL as well as other assistance services intended for them when substance abuse rehab is necessary. Aside from ASL, such services can sometimes include assistive listening equipment and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired people are obtaining the support they require in drug rehab.

Spanish

Not all drug rehab facilities possess the staff or wherewithal to focus on the requirements of Spanish speaking clients, but thankfully there are more and more programs that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than ever before. Counselling, study info and so on are now very often accessible in Spanish in both long and short terms centers which provide inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish treatment is available too nationwide.

Other Languages

In every city in the U.S. there is someone struggling with substance abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who may require treatment in whichever language it is that they are fluent in so that their needs can be met properly while in rehab. Fortunately, there are lots of drug treatment facilities who have counselors on staff who speak other languages to make drug and alcohol treatment the best experience possible for any individual. Simply look for a quality alcohol and drug rehabilitation program and find out if it is possible to receive rehabilitation in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of rehab or will only pay for part of it. In these situations, it may appear like a disadvantage but people really have a much more leverage simply because they can choose whichever program they would like without the limitations from health insurers that so many individuals encounter. In addition, treatment programs will often provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain rehab programs accept Medicaid if the individual is not able to self pay or present another form of private health care insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of facilities, and in this instance individuals may want to investigate the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they're able to to pay for a more quality treatment center which will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive treatment at drug treatment programs which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab when the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must assist in setting up the individual's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being similar to any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of alcohol and drug rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If a person doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they could be eligible for state insurance, they can talk with their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but generally only inside the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some type of alcohol and drug rehab service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug rehab facilities. Individuals might have to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment facility which is inside their network of providers and there may be other restrictions for example how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick a quality center they like and speak with a rehabilitation specialist to ascertain if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular substance abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs along with partial hospitalization are all covered 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 restrictions concerning how much time a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehab is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered before beginning rehabilitation so that it's clear how much time and individual can remain in the rehabilitation center of preference.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance option offered by a number of drug rehab programs in an effort to help clients afford treatment where this might not have been possible initially. For instance, one client's fee for rehab could be different and less than somebody else whose financial situation is better making them more prepared to pay for the full expense of rehab. Registrars take into account additional circumstances aside from income including number of dependents to ascertain the ultimate cost and using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many alcohol and drug treatment centers provide payment assistance to help individuals who might not have enough resources to self pay for rehab or whose medical insurance won't supply coverage or total coverage for his or her stay. By way of example, Occasionally insurance only pays for a short-term center when in reality a long-term program will be the more ideal selection. To determine what payment assistance may be offered, such as a sliding fee scale, consult the program for particulars.

  • Alexandria Community Services Board
    Alexandria Community Services Board is located at:

    720 North St. Asaph Street
    Alexandria, VA. 22314

    If you would like to contact Alexandria Community Services Board, you can reach them at 703-746-3400.

    Alexandria Community Services Board offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Criminal Justice Clients, 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), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)