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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Once Ecstasy is consumed it takes only about 15 minutes for the drug to enter the bloodstream and reach the brain, and one "hit" of Ecstasy can last for 3 to 6 hours.
  • In high doses or when used concurrently with other drugs or alcohol, methadone can produce some of the same effects of heroin and other opiates.
  • Brain studies indicate that even acute short term use of Ecstasy can adversely affect the areas of the brain involved in higher thought processes, raising concerns regarding possible long-term effects on both infrequent and regular users of Ecstasy.

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 various demands of clients with any type of and amount of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential centers now being paid by many insurance plans, you don't have to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who desires it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs is a course of action which can be made considerably more manageable and safely supervised when in a proper detoxification or drug treatment program. Sometimes detoxification isn't without risk, and even with the best of intentions people who proceed through detoxification independently so that they can get sober may very well be putting their health as well as their lives at risk. It is always best to seek out detoxification solutions inside a professional program to avoid such hazards and also to have a smooth progression from detoxification to rehab at a quality drug and alcohol treatment facility.

Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less)

Residential short-term rehabilitation for 30 days or less is an alternative which permits people in treatment to have the much needed change of environment essential to have a shot at staying abstinent. Residential treatment is the premiere option because individuals can feel comfortable and at home while receiving services. Residential short-term rehab for 30 days or less may not be long enough for particular people with more serious addiction and dependency concerns, and this should at all times be looked into at the end of the 30 days to determine if more intensive rehabilitation is necessary.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug treatment facilities possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clientele, but fortunately there are more and more facilities that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than previously. Therapy, study info and the like are actually very often available in Spanish in both long and short terms programs which deliver inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish rehab is also available nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't cover the total cost of rehabilitation or will only cover some of it. In these cases, it may seem like a drawback but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage simply because they can decide on whichever program they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many individuals encounter. Likewise, rehabilitation facilities will usually offer payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Some rehab centers accept Medicaid when the individual cannot self pay or present any other kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of centers, and in this instance individuals may wish to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they can to pay for a more quality treatment facility that will get better results, like a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation program.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of drug rehab if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a possibility. If someone doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might qualify for state insurance, they can talk with their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but typically only within the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some form of alcohol and drug treatment service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug rehab centers. Individuals could possibly have to participate in a drug rehabilitation program that's within their network of providers and there might be other limitations like how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose a quality facility they like and consult with a rehabilitation counselor to ascertain if their insurance covers it.

  • Avery Road Treatment Center
    Avery Road Treatment Center is located at:

    14703 Avery Road
    Rockville, MD. 20853

    If you would like to contact Avery Road Treatment Center, you can reach them at 301-762-5613.

    Avery Road Treatment Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance