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Drug Addiction Facts

  • In 2009, marijuana alone or in combination with another drug or alcohol was involved in over 376,000 emergency department visits in the United States.
  • Just quitting codeine cold turkey once addicted is not considered treatment at all, and most addicts will often return to regular abuse of prescription codeine in short order.
  • In most children who experience negative side effects of prescription stimulants you will see decreased appetite, insomnia, headaches, stomachaches, and irritability.

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 bottom end of the spectrum of rehab solutions regarding intensity of care, because the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to stay in a rehab facility while undergoing treatment services. Even if this might appear ideal it will not provide the required change of atmosphere than many people in recovery need to have a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who require drug abuse treatment will frequently need solutions beyond what a standard drug rehab facility will be able to provide. Due to the fact comprehensive medical solutions are often a vital aspect of the physical recovery process for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their addiction, it is vital that these clients get the health care required in conjunction with any treatment services for their drug use issue.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs possess the staff or wherewithal to focus on the requirements of Spanish speaking clients, but luckily there are more and more programs that will do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than ever before. Therapy, study data and the like are now very often obtainable in Spanish in both long and short terms programs which deliver inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish treatment is available too around the country.

Other Languages

In every single city in America there is someone being affected by substance abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who may require rehab in whatever language it is they are fluent in to ensure their needs can be catered to properly while in treatment. Thankfully, there are numerous drug and alcohol treatment facilities which have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make drug rehab the very best experience possible for any individual. Simply locate a top quality alcohol and drug treatment center and inquire if it is possible to receive rehabilitation in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance isn't going to cover the entire cost of treatment or will only cover part of it. In these situations, it may appear like a disadvantage but people actually have a great deal of leverage because they can select whichever center they want without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many people encounter. In addition, rehabilitation programs will frequently offer payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehab facilities accept Medicaid in the event the individual is not able to self pay or present another type of private health care insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term rehab in a limited amount of centers, and in cases like this individuals might want to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they are able to to pay for a more quality treatment program which will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at drug and alcohol rehab programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehab when the facility is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help out with setting up the person's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient solutions are provided 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.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of drug and alcohol rehabilitation if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but generally only inside the state which offers the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some type of alcohol and drug rehab service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation facilities. Individuals might have to participate in a drug treatment program that's inside their network of providers and there could be other limitations for example just how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select an excellent facility they like and speak with a rehabilitation specialist to determine if their insurance covers it.

  • Asian Family Services
    Asian Family Services is located at:

    1921 Park Street
    Hartford, CT. 6106

    If you would like to contact Asian Family Services, you can reach them at 860-951-8770.

    Asian Family Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance