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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Heroin cravings have sometimes been reported to persist for many years after an individual has stopped using the drug, particularly upon exposure to triggers such as stress or people and things that are associated with drug use. This is why treatment for heroin addiction is so crucial.
  • Research has shown that as much as half of the dopamine-producing cells in the brain can be damaged by prolonged exposure to relatively low levels of methamphetamine.
  • According to an article in the magazine "European Addiction Research", about 60% of people do not complete their inpatient programs for 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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Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are accessible to anyone that must be safely managed through detox services when seriously addicted to alcohol and drugs, or who wants a broader spectrum of care such as someone who is dealing with a dual diagnosis and also requires mental health services as part of their rehab process. You'll find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services available.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders are what are recognized in the field of drug and alcohol rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders whilst in rehabilitation in order to find resolution due to the fact one often triggers the other. Fortunately, there are many alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers that can specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face so that they can not simply become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never wish to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with drug use might have distinctive challenges they must overcome when in rehab, which rehab professionals in the rehab they choose to take part in must be keen of so that a full recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to pick a program which is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and drug use issues that these clients face which may include a wider spectrum of solutions including medical care and so on.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and substance abuse as a result of challenges that their impairment impose on them. While discovery of the problem is often difficult among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL and also other assistance services intended for them when drug abuse treatment is required. Besides ASL, such services might include assistive listening tools and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired people are getting the support they require in drug rehabilitation.

Spanish

Not all drug rehabilitation facilities have the staff or resources to focus on the needs of Spanish speaking clients, but thankfully there are more and more centers that will do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than in the past. Therapy, study information and stuff like that are now frequently obtainable in Spanish in both long and short terms centers which deliver inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehab is also available around the country.

Other Languages

In every city in America there is someone experiencing drug abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who may require rehabilitation in whatever language it is that they are fluent in so that their needs may be met properly while in rehabilitation. Luckily, there are many drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities which have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make drug and alcohol treatment the very best experience possible for any individual. Simply locate a high quality drug and alcohol rehab center and inquire if it is feasible to receive rehab in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance won't cover the entire cost of rehab or will only cover some of it. In these situations, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can select whichever center they would like without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many individuals encounter. Likewise, rehabilitation centers will often offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Some rehab centers will take Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present some other form of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term treatment within a limited amount of facilities, and in cases like this individuals may choose to explore the self pay option and come up with up any resources they're able to to fund a more quality rehab program that will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug and alcohol treatment program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at alcohol and drug rehab centers which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the facility is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help in establishing the person's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being similar to any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the expense of drug rehabilitation if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If a person does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they may be eligible 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 treatment, but generally only within the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some sort of alcohol and drug rehab service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation facilities. Individuals might have to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment facility that is in their network of providers and there can be other restrictions including the length of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can pick a quality facility they prefer and speak with a rehabilitation counselor to find out if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular substance abuse treatment solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities along with partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There can be some limitations concerning the length of time a stay in inpatient drug rehabilitation is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered prior to starting rehabilitation so that it's clear how much time and individual can remain in the rehab program of preference.

  • Chicago Behavioral Hospital
    Chicago Behavioral Hospital is located at:

    555 Wilson Lane
    Des Plaines, IL. 60016

    If you would like to contact Chicago Behavioral Hospital, you can reach them at 847-768-5430.

    Chicago Behavioral Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)