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Drug Addiction Facts

  • In 2010, marijuana was the only drug used by approximately 60% of current illicit drug users.
  • Between 2007 and 2012, the estimated number of Americans injecting heroin nearly doubled, from 373,000 to 669,000, and this estimate may be low.
  • Crystal meth is a more potent version of meth, and typically resembles small fragments of shiny white pebbles or rocks which can be smoked using glass pipes that are very similar to the pipes that are used to smoke crack cocaine.

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 many different settings with various rehab lengths and plans to suit the varying needs of clients with any kind of and degree of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being included in many insurance plans, there is no need to postpone receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who needs it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the bottom end of the spectrum of treatment solutions with regards to level of care, since the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to stay in a rehab program while receiving treatment services. Even if this may appear ideal it might not provide the much needed change of surroundings than a lot of people in recovery have to have to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues are what are recognized in the field of alcohol and drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders while in treatment in order to find resolution because one typically exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are many drug rehab facilities that can specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face in order to not merely become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with substance abuse could possibly have unique obstacles they have to overcome during rehabilitation, which treatment professionals within the center they opt to take part in have to be keen of in order that a complete recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to decide on a center which is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults handle the unique life and substance abuse issues that these clients face that might include a wider spectrum of services including medical care and so on.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women not only require help from a quality treatment for their own health and wellbeing but in addition for the wellbeing unborn child or the child they've delivered who must be properly cared for while they become rehabilitated and as a result able to be a much better mother. Rehab opportunities exist which offer them in addition to their child the appropriate healthcare services while making certain they acquire the rehabilitation they require to become abstinent and be able to remain that way in order to be the best mother they can be.

Women

Women require high quality rehabilitation in rehab but will also require special awareness of the distinctive issues they face because of their gender. Males and females not only face different and distinctive problems in daily life as a result of gender, but in addition may abuse drugs and alcohol for very different reasons. alcohol and drug treatment centers 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 standard of living.

Men

Just as men and women encounter varying and unique challenges in life which can be specific to their gender, men and women could also encounter distinctive challenges in rehab that are gender-specific, which explains why a center designed specifically with these special needs and challenges at heart can be quite ideal for someone seeking an effective rehab option.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders in many cases are given the choice or ordered to rehabilitation as part of sentencing. In many cases, the offender can decide which treatment center they would like to attend. When successfully completed, DUI and DWI offenders can take advantage of decreased sentencing options to be able to progress in their lives without having to be penalized any further.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of rehab or will only cover some of it. In these situations, it may seem like a disadvantage but people in fact have a great deal of leverage because they can decide on whichever center they would like without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many individuals face. In addition, treatment centers will often provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some form of alcohol and drug treatment service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities. Individuals could have to take part in a drug rehabilitation program that's in their network of providers and there can be other limitations for example how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can pick an excellent program they like and consult with a rehab specialist to ascertain if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain substance abuse rehab solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs along with partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some limitations concerning just how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehab is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered prior to starting treatment so that it's clear just how long and individual can remain in the rehabilitation program of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance possibility available from a variety of drug treatment facilities to help help clients pay for rehabilitation where this might not have been doable initially. For instance, one client's price for rehabilitation could possibly be different and lower than someone else whose financial situation is better making them more prepared to spend the money for full expense of rehabilitation. Registrars take into account additional factors apart from income including amount of dependents to ascertain the final cost and using the sliding scale.

  • Alternatives in Behavioral Health Inc
    Alternatives in Behavioral Health Inc is located at:

    1301 Seminole Boulevard
    Largo, FL. 33770

    If you would like to contact Alternatives in Behavioral Health Inc, you can reach them at 727-584-6055.

    Alternatives in Behavioral Health Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)