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Drug Addiction Facts

  • In February 2014, Rhode Island's health department reported an increase in accidental overdose deaths associated with the use of fentanyl. There were 27 overdose deaths in the state in January, 18 in January 2013 and 15 each in January 2012 and 2011. Two additional fatal overdoses have been reported so far this month.
  • Codeine and prescription drug abuse in general costs Americans over $484 billion a year.
  • Physical addiction is characterized by the presence of tolerance (needing more and more of the drug to achieve the same effect).

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 lower end of the spectrum of rehab services in terms of intensity of care, as the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of having to be in a rehab program while receiving rehabilitation services. While this might appear ideal it might not provide the much needed change of environment than many individuals in rehabilitation have to have to have a productive rehabilitation.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug treatment facilities possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the demands of Spanish speaking clientele, but fortunately there are more and more facilities that will do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than any other time. Therapy, study information and stuff like that are actually very often available in Spanish in both short and long terms programs which deliver inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is available too around the country.

Other Languages

In every city in America there is someone struggling with drug abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might need rehab in whichever language it is that they are fluent in so that their needs can be catered to properly during rehab. Thankfully, there are many drug treatment facilities which have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make alcohol and drug treatment the most effective experience possible for any individual. Simply discover a high quality drug and alcohol rehabilitation center and inquire if it is possible to receive treatment in other languages.

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation centers will take Medicaid when the individual cannot self pay or present another type of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of facilities, and in this case individuals may choose to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they can to cover a more quality rehabilitation facility which will get better results, say for example a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some kind of alcohol and drug rehab service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation facilities. Individuals could have to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment program that is within their network of providers and there might be other restrictions including the amount of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose a good facility they prefer and meet with a treatment counselor to ascertain if their insurance will take care of it.

  • Brightside for Families and Children
    Brightside for Families and Children is located at:

    1233 Main Street
    Holyoke, MA. 1040

    If you would like to contact Brightside for Families and Children, you can reach them at 413-539-2467.

    Brightside for Families and Children offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Private Health Insurance