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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Most Ecstasy related emergency department visits in 2008, almost 70%, were made by individuals between the ages of 18 and 29.
  • Over time, overstimulation and other changes in the brain caused by marijuana use can lead to addiction and withdrawal symptoms when marijuana use stops.
  • Studies indicate that youth who use alcohol before age 15 are five times more likely to become alcohol dependent than adults who begin drinking at age 21.

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 a number of settings and with different rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the various needs of clients with any sort of and level of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being covered by many insurance plans, you shouldn't have to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who needs it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the low end of the spectrum of treatment solutions regarding level of care, for the reason that individual is able to keep their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to be in a rehab program while undergoing rehab services. Even though this might seem ideal it may not provide the much needed change of surroundings than many individuals in recovery have to have to experience a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues are what are known 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 often triggers the other. Luckily, there are several alcohol and drug rehab programs who are able to specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face to be able to not only become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never want to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians obtain quality treatment solutions within a rehabilitation setting that is discreet and has treatment professionals available to them who understand the unique problems they have to deal with in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians may also be triggered by the challenges they face because of their sexual preference, a facility which can help them resolve these problems and give them the peace of mind they may have lacked before arriving in rehabilitation could be a crucial part of rehab for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with drug abuse may have unique challenges they must conquer while in rehabilitation, which rehabilitation professionals within the program they decide to be a part of must be keen of to ensure a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to pick a rehab that is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults handle the unique life and drug abuse issues that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of solutions including health care and so on.

Spanish

Not all drug rehabilitation facilities possess the staff or resources to cater to the demands of Spanish speaking clientele, but luckily there are more and more facilities that can do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than in the past. Counselling, study information and the like are actually frequently accessible in Spanish in both short and long terms centers which provide inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is available too around the country.

Other Languages

In each and every city in America there is someone experiencing drug abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who may require treatment in whichever language it is that they are fluent in to ensure their needs may be catered to properly during treatment. Thankfully, there are many alcohol and drug treatment centers who have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make alcohol and drug treatment the best experience possible for any individual. Simply look for a high quality alcohol and drug rehab program and find out if it is possible to receive rehab in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance won't pay for the total cost of rehab or will only cover some of it. In these instances, it may appear like a drawback but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage because they can select whichever center they would like without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many men and women face. In addition, rehabilitation centers will frequently offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Some treatment programs will take Medicaid in the event the individual is not able to self pay or present another type of private health care insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation within a limited amount of programs, and in such cases individuals may choose to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality treatment facility which will get better results, like a long-term residential drug treatment facility.

  • Broward Cty Board of Cty Commissioners
    Broward Cty Board of Cty Commissioners is located at:

    2995 North Dixie Highway
    Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33334

    If you would like to contact Broward Cty Board of Cty Commissioners, you can reach them at 954-357-6622 x0417.

    Broward Cty Board of Cty Commissioners offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid