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Drug Addiction Facts

  • The steady increase in the content and potency of THC in marijuana over the past 30 years has raised concerns about the increased likelihood of negative consequences of its use.
  • 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.
  • The main benefit of inpatient treatment is ready access to the therapeutic community. Patients are involved in a recovery environment in which all are committed to breaking the drug/alcohol 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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Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Substance abuse treatment services can be obtained in several settings and with different rehab lengths and plans to accommodate the varying demands of clients with any type of and amount of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential centers now being covered by many insurance companies, there's no need to put off getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who wants it.

Halfway House

A halfway house is a place which allows for a smooth transition when someone is newly sober independently or has completed an alcohol and drug rehab facility and needs help re-acclimating to a regular lifestyle. Living in a halfway house, or sober living facility as they are sometimes called, is part of sentencing if a person is found guilty of drug charges as well. If assistance is needed finding a halfway house, speak to a drug and alcohol treatment facility and meet with a rehab counselor who is able to point you in the right direction.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions regarding intensity of care, since the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of having to remain in a treatment center while receiving treatment services. Even if this might appear perfect it may not provide the required change of atmosphere than a lot of people in treatment require to experience a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use problems are what are recognized in the field of alcohol and drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must handle both disorders during rehab in order to find resolution because one typically exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are several drug and alcohol treatment centers who can specifically hone in on the challenges 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 never consider it wise to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Women

Women need to have high quality rehabilitation in rehab but will also require particular attention to the distinctive issues they face because of gender. Men and women not just face varying and unique challenges in everyday life as a consequence of gender, but also may abuse alcohol and drugs for unique reasons. drug rehab centers which cater to women and the specific and unique needs that women face often helps significantly on a women's road to permanent sobriety and a higher standard of living.

Men

Similar to how women and men face varying and unique challenges in life which can be specific to their gender, men and women can also encounter unique challenges in treatment which are gender specific, which is why a facility specifically designed with these unique needs and challenges at heart 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 possibility or ordered to rehab as a term of their sentencing. Often times, the offender can select which rehab program they would like to enroll in. Upon successful completion, DUI and DWI offenders can take advantage of reduced sentencing options in order to move ahead in their lives without having to be penalized any more.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehab as part of a court order to fulfill part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug rehabilitation often receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when being cooperative with drug treatment requirements enforced with them in sentencing and also naturally when successfully completing a drug and alcohol treatment program.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities have the staff or resources to focus on the demands of Spanish speaking clients, but luckily there are more and more facilities that will do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than in the past. Therapy, study info and the like are actually frequently accessible in Spanish in both long and short terms facilities which provide inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is also available around the country.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of treatment or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a drawback but people in fact have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever facility they want without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many men and women encounter. In addition, rehab facilities will frequently offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehab when the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must assist in establishing the person's treatment strategy. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being just like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being paid for through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of alcohol and drug treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't an option. If someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they may qualify for state insurance, they can seek advice from their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but usually only within the state which offers the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some type of alcohol and drug rehab service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs. Individuals may have to take part in a drug rehabilitation center which is within their network of providers and there could be other limitations like how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can pick a quality program they like and speak with a treatment counselor to ascertain if their insurance will take care of it.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance possibility offered by numerous drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in order to help individuals pay for treatment where this may not have been possible originally. As an example, one client's price for rehab could be different and lower than another individual whose financial situation is better making them better able to pay the full cost of treatment. Registrars take into account other factors apart from income including amount of dependents to determine the ultimate cost using the sliding scale.

  • Behavioral Health Services
    Behavioral Health Services is located at:

    15519 Crenshaw Boulevard
    Gardena, CA. 90249

    If you would like to contact Behavioral Health Services, you can reach them at 310-679-9031 x1211.

    Behavioral Health Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)