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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Risk of contracting hepatitis C (HCV) among injecting cocaine users begins with the first injection, and within 2 years, nearly 40 percent of injection drug users are exposed to HCV.
  • All stimulants, whether prescription or illicit such as methamphetamine, work by increasing dopamine levels in the brain; dopamine is a brain chemical which has to do with pleasure, movement, and attention. This is what produces a high when abused.
  • 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.

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 treatment solutions regarding level of care, for the reason that individual is able to keep their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of having to be in a treatment program while receiving rehab services. While this might seem ideal it will not provide the required change of surroundings than many individuals in recovery have to have to have a successful rehab.

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 alcohol and drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders whilst in rehabilitation in order to find resolution simply because one typically triggers the other. Luckily, there are several drug and alcohol treatment facilities who are able to specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues face in order to not just become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who require substance abuse treatment will frequently require solutions beyond what a traditional drug and alcohol treatment facility will be able to provide. Simply because extensive healthcare solutions are often a key part of the physical process of recovery for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who most likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their habit, it is essential that these clients obtain the medical care necessary along with any rehabilitation services for his or her drug abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians receive quality rehab solutions in a rehabilitation environment which can be discreet and has treatment professionals available to them who comprehend the distinctive problems that they can experience in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians may also be triggered by the challenges they face because of their sexual preference, a rehab that can help them resolve these problems and give them the confidence that they've lacked before arriving in rehabilitation could be a crucial aspect of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with substance abuse could have distinctive obstacles they have to overcome when in rehab, which rehab specialists in the center they choose to be a part of should be keen of so that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to choose a rehab that is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults handle the distinctive life and drug use problems that these clients face which might include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical treatment and the like.

Criminal Justice Clients

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

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these situations, it may seem like a drawback but individuals in fact have a much more leverage due to the fact they can select whichever facility they would like without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many individuals encounter. In addition, rehab facilities will usually offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Medicaid

Some treatment centers accept Medicaid in the event the individual is not able to self pay or present another kind of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of centers, and in such cases individuals may choose to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they are able to to pay for a more quality treatment facility which will produce better results, like a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive treatment at drug and alcohol rehab programs which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in setting up the individual's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being just like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the expense of alcohol and drug treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't a possibility. When someone does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they may be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but generally only in the state which offers the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some type of drug and alcohol treatment service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment programs. Individuals might have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program that is in their network of providers and there might be other restrictions including how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a good facility they like and speak with a treatment counselor to determine if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain drug abuse rehab services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs as well as partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some limitations as to how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation is allowed, and all of these questions can be answered before you begin treatment so that it is clear how long and individual can remain in the rehabilitation center of preference.

  • Clement J Zablocki VAMC
    Clement J Zablocki VAMC is located at:

    21425 Spring Street
    Union Grove, WI. 53182

    If you would like to contact Clement J Zablocki VAMC, you can reach them at 262-878-7000 x41275.

    Clement J Zablocki VAMC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)