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Drug Addiction Facts

  • An estimated 92% of U.S. adults who drink alcohol excessively report binge drinking in the past 30 days.
  • In 2012, Ohio had 606 heroin-overdose deaths, double the number in 2010.
  • When abused, prescription stimulants can increase brain dopamine in a manner that is similar to other drugs of abuse such as methamphetamine, which in turn raises the risk of addiction.

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 bottom end of the spectrum of treatment services in terms of level of care, as the individual will be able to maintain their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to stay in a rehab facility while undergoing rehabilitation services. Even though this might appear ideal it may not provide the much needed change of environment than many individuals in rehabilitation require to experience a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are what are identified in the field of drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders during rehab in order to find resolution simply because one typically triggers the other. Luckily, there are lots of drug rehabilitation programs that can specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues face to enable them to not simply become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not consider it wise to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of substance abuse rehab will often require services beyond what a standard alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility will be able to provide. Simply because extensive medical services are often a vital aspect of the physical recovery process for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who more than likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their addiction, it is vital that these clients have the medical treatment necessary along with any rehabilitation solutions for drug use issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians obtain excellent rehab services in a treatment setting which is discreet and with rehabilitation professionals at their disposal who understand the distinctive challenges that they have to deal with in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered by the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a program which can help them resolve these issues and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked prior to arriving in rehab could be a crucial aspect of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with drug use could possibly have unique challenges they must overcome during treatment, which treatment specialists in the center they decide to be a part of have to be keen of in order that a full recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to select a rehab that is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults handle the distinctive life and drug abuse problems that these clients face which can include a wider spectrum of solutions including medical care and the like.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehab as part of a court order to meet a part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug rehab often receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when cooperating with drug rehabilitation requirements enforced on them as part of sentencing especially naturally when successfully completing an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program.

Spanish

Not all drug rehab facilities have the staff or wherewithal to cater to the demands of Spanish speaking clients, but luckily there are more and more facilities that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than in the past. Therapy, study info and the like are actually very often accessible in Spanish in both short and long terms centers which deliver inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is available too nationwide.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive treatment at drug treatment facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed physician, who must assist in setting up the person's treatment plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some type of drug and alcohol rehab service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug treatment centers. Individuals could possibly have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that is in their network of providers and there might be other restrictions such as just how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select an excellent center they like and meet 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 costs of particular substance abuse rehab services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities in addition to partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There could be some restrictions as to the length of time a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation is allowed, and every one of these questions can be answered before you start rehabilitation so that it's clear the length of time and individual can stay in the rehab center of choice.

  • Amarillo VA Healthcare System
    Amarillo VA Healthcare System is located at:

    6010 West Amarillo Boulevard
    Amarillo, TX. 79106

    If you would like to contact Amarillo VA Healthcare System, you can reach them at 806-355-9703.

    Amarillo VA Healthcare System 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, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)