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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Methadone is a synthetic opiate prescription drug which is used as "maintenance" treatment for heroin and other opiate addiction, because it curbs cravings for opiates and other opioid prescription drugs and also prevents withdrawal from these drugs.
  • Some addicts intentionally make the choice to use a form of heroin or cocaine which has been laced with fentanyl, in a desperate search for an increasingly better high.
  • All forms of marijuana contain THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) and more than 400 other chemicals besides THC.

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 sort of and amount of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential centers now being paid by many insurance plans, there is no need to postpone receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who wants it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the low end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services regarding intensity of care, as the individual will be able to maintain their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of needing to remain in a rehab center while receiving rehabilitation services. While this may appear perfect it might not provide the required change of environment than many individuals in rehabilitation require to have a successful rehabilitation.

Adolescents

When adolescents get involved in any type of drug abuse, it is essential that they obtain high quality care to stop the situation in its tracks so that it doesn't get any worse and perhaps put their future in jeopardy. Because adolescent substance abuse which continues often continues into one's adult life, parents must continue to be astute and get their adolescent treatment when a problem is noticed in a center which addresses adolescent drug use. Many programs which deal with adolescents offer both inpatient and residential rehab, that has been proven to be the perfect environments for rehabilitation clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems are what are known in the field of drug and alcohol rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders during treatment in order to find resolution simply because one typically triggers the other. Luckily, there are many drug and alcohol treatment centers that can specifically address the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face in order to not only become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not wish to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Gays and Lesbians

It is important that gays and lesbians receive excellent rehabilitation solutions within a rehabilitation setting that is discreet and with rehabilitation professionals available to them who understand the unique problems they have to deal with in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians may also be triggered by the challenges they face due to their sexual preference, a rehab that can help them handle these issues and give them the confidence that they've lacked before arriving in rehab can be quite a crucial part of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with substance abuse might have unique challenges they have to conquer when in rehab, which rehab specialists within the rehab they decide to be a part of have to be keen of so that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to decide on a program that is used to helping seniors and older adults deal with the distinctive life and substance abuse issues that these clients face which may include a broader spectrum of services including health care and so on.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women don't just require help from a high quality rehab for their own health and wellbeing but also for the wellbeing of their unborn child or for the little one they have delivered who needs to be appropriately cared for while they become rehabbed and as a result able to be a much better mother. Rehab possibilities exist which provide them in addition to their child the appropriate wellness services while making certain they obtain the rehab they might need to become sober and be able to remain that way to be the very best mother they can be.

Women

Women need quality rehab in rehab but may also require special awareness of the unique challenges they face due to their gender. Women and men not just face different and unique challenges in daily life due to gender, but in addition may abuse alcohol and drugs for very different reasons. drug rehab centers which focus on women and the specific and unique needs that women face can help significantly on a women's road to permanent abstinence and a higher standard of living.

Men

Just as men and women face varying and unique challenges in life which can be specific to their gender, women and men can also face distinctive challenges in treatment that are gender specific, and that's why a program specifically designed with these unique needs and challenges in mind can be very helpful for someone searching for a powerful rehabilitation solution.

Spanish

Not all drug rehabilitation facilities possess the staff or resources to cater to the requirements of Spanish speaking clients, but thankfully there are more and more centers that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than ever before. Counselling, study data and stuff like that are now frequently obtainable in Spanish in both long and short terms centers which provide inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish treatment is available too around the country.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of rehab or will only pay for part of it. In these situations, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals in fact have a much more leverage simply because they can choose whichever facility they want without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many people encounter. In addition, rehabilitation centers will usually offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation programs will take Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present some other type of private medical insurance. Medicaid may only pay for outpatient and short-term treatment within a limited amount of facilities, and in this instance individuals might want to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality rehab center that will produce better results, like a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at drug rehabilitation programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help out with setting up the individual's rehab plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being similar to 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 alcohol and drug rehabilitation if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. If someone does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could qualify for state insurance, they should talk with their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but typically only in the state which offers the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some sort of drug rehab service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation centers. Individuals could possibly have to take part in a drug treatment program which is in their network of providers and there might be other limitations like the length of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a quality center they prefer and meet with a rehabilitation counselor to determine if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expense of particular substance abuse treatment solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs and also partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There might be some limitations about how much time a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol treatment is allowed, and every one of these questions can be answered before you begin treatment so that it is clear how much time and individual can remain in the rehabilitation program of preference.

  • Bethany Christian Servs of Georgia Inc
    Bethany Christian Servs of Georgia Inc is located at:

    6645 Peachtree Dunwoody Road NE
    Atlanta, GA. 30328

    If you would like to contact Bethany Christian Servs of Georgia Inc, you can reach them at 770-455-7111.

    Bethany Christian Servs of Georgia Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)