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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Slang terms for Purple Drank which contains codeine cough syrup and is abused illicitly include sizzurp, lean, syrup, drank, purple jelly and Texas tea.
  • There are inpatient residential drug rehabilitation facilities that hide their true nature, so they appear to the outside world to be conference rooms, hotels, or resorts.
  • A study has found that marijuana's effects on the brain can build up, resulting in a deterioration of critical life skills over time.

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 number of settings and with different rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the varying needs of clients with any kind of and amount of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being covered by many insurance plans, there is no need to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who wants it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehab solutions in terms of level of care, since the individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to stay in a treatment facility while receiving treatment services. Although this may seem perfect it may not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than a lot of people in rehabilitation have to have to have a successful rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any sort of drug abuse, it is crucial that they acquire high quality care to halt the situation in its tracks so that it doesn't get any worse and maybe jeopardize their future. Because adolescent substance abuse which continues often carries on into adulthood, mothers and fathers must continue to be astute and get their adolescent rehabilitation when a problem is observed in a facility which addresses adolescent drug abuse. Several programs which deal with adolescents provide both inpatient and residential rehabilitation, which has been shown to be the most beneficial settings for rehab clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders are what are known in the field of drug and alcohol treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must handle both disorders when it's in rehabilitation to find resolution simply because one typically triggers the other. Luckily, there are numerous drug rehab centers that can specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face so that they can not just become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never wish to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Women

Women require quality rehabilitation in rehab but can also require particular focus on the distinctive issues they face because of their gender. Women and men not only face varying and distinctive problems in everyday life as a consequence of gender, but also may abuse drugs and alcohol for completely different reasons. alcohol and drug rehab programs which appeal to women and the distinctive and unique needs that women encounter often helps significantly on the women's path to permanent abstinence and a higher quality lifestyle.

Men

Similar to how men and women encounter varying and unique challenges in daily life which are specific to their gender, men and women can also encounter distinctive challenges in rehabilitation which are gender-specific, which is the reason a facility designed specifically with these unique needs and challenges in mind can be extremely helpful for someone looking for an effective treatment solution.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders in many cases are given the choice or ordered to rehabilitation as part of sentencing. Often times, the offender can select which treatment center they would like to attend. When successfully completed, DUI and DWI offenders benefit from reduced sentencing options in order to move forward in their lives without having to be penalized any more.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehabilitation due to a court ruling in order to meet a part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in alcohol and drug rehabilitation frequently receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when cooperating with drug rehabilitation specifications enforced on them as part of sentencing and also of course when successfully completing a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility.

Spanish

Not all drug rehabilitation centers possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the requirements of Spanish speaking clientele, but fortunately there are more and more programs that are able to do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than ever before. Counselling, study info and the like are now frequently accessible in Spanish in both long and short terms programs which provide inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehab is also available around the country.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of treatment or will only cover some of it. In these instances, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals really have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever facility they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many individuals face. In addition, rehab facilities will frequently provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some rehab facilities accept Medicaid in the event the individual is not able to self pay or present another kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of programs, and in this case individuals might want to explore the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they can to pay for a more quality treatment center that will get better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at drug and alcohol treatment programs which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the program is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help out with establishing the person's rehab strategy. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being similar to any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being paid for through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of alcohol and drug treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment are not an option. If a person does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may be eligible for state insurance, they can talk with their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but typically only inside the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans generally cover some sort of alcohol and drug rehab service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment centers. Individuals might have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab facility that is inside their network of providers and there might be other restrictions such as how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose a quality facility they like and consult with a treatment specialist to ascertain if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular substance abuse rehab solutions. Detoxification 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 liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There may be some limitations regarding just how long a stay in inpatient drug rehabilitation is allowed, and every one of these questions can be answered before you start treatment so that it is clear how much time and individual can remain in the treatment facility of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance possibility made available from a variety of drug and alcohol rehab centers in order to help individuals pay for treatment where this may not have been doable initially. For example, one client's price for rehabilitation might be different and less than another individual whose financial situation is better making them more prepared to pay the full cost of treatment. Registrars take into consideration other factors aside from income including number of dependents to determine the ultimate cost using the sliding scale.

  • Alpha School of Brightpoint Health
    Alpha School of Brightpoint Health is located at:

    2400 Linden Boulevard
    Brooklyn, NY. 11208

    If you would like to contact Alpha School of Brightpoint Health, you can reach them at 718-257-5800.

    Alpha School of Brightpoint Health offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    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)

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