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Drug Addiction Facts

  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers that that methylphenidate products, one type of stimulant drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), may in rare instances cause prolonged and sometimes painful erections known as priapism.
  • Ecstasy affects many of the same areas of the brain that are targeted by other addictive drugs, and studies show that animals prefer the drug, much like they do cocaine, over other pleasurable stimuli, which is another hallmark of most addictive drugs.
  • Severe allergic reactions have been known to occur through both legitimate and illicit use of codeine, and this can result in rashes, swelling, respiratory difficulty and, in extreme cases, death.

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 various treatment lengths and plans to accommodate the varying needs of clients with any sort of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential centers now being included in many insurance companies, you shouldn't have to postpone receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who needs it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of treatment solutions in terms of intensity of care, as the individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of having to stay in a treatment center while receiving rehab services. While this might seem perfect it will not provide the much needed change of surroundings than many people in rehabilitation have to have to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any type of drug use, it is vital that they acquire quality care to halt the problem in its tracks so that it doesn't get any worse and maybe put their future in jeopardy. Due to the fact adolescent drug abuse which continues often continues into adulthood, parents must remain astute and get their adolescent rehabilitation when an issue is observed in a facility which handles adolescent drug abuse. A lot of programs which treat adolescents supply both inpatient and residential rehabilitation, that has been proven to be the most effective settings for rehab clients of this age.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women don't just need help from a high quality rehabilitation for their own health and wellbeing but also for the wellbeing of their unborn child or the child they have given birth to who has to be appropriately looked after while they become rehabilitated and in turn capable of being a much better mother. Rehabilitation opportunities exist which provide them as well as their child the appropriate wellness services while making certain they obtain the rehab they might require to become abstinent and be able to remain that way to be the best parent they can be.

Women

Women need quality rehabilitation in rehab but can also need particular focus on the unique challenges they face for their gender. Women and men not only face varying and distinctive challenges in life due to gender, but in addition may abuse drugs and alcohol for very different reasons. drug rehabilitation facilities which focus on women and the distinctive and unique needs that women face can help significantly on a women's path to permanent abstinence and a higher standard of living.

Men

Similar to how women and men face varying and different challenges in life which can be specific to their gender, women and men can also encounter unique challenges in rehabilitation which are gender specific, which is why a center specifically designed with these unique needs and obstacles at heart can be extremely ideal for someone seeking an effective rehab solution.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders in many cases are given the option or ordered to rehab as a term of their sentencing. Sometimes, the offender can select which rehabilitation facility they wish to enroll in. Upon successful completion, DUI and DWI offenders can take advantage of decreased sentencing options to enable them to move ahead in their lives without getting penalized further.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of treatment or will only cover part of it. In these cases, it may seem like a drawback but individuals really have a much more leverage due to the fact they can select whichever program they would like without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many people face. In addition, rehab programs will often offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation programs will take Medicaid when the individual is unable to self pay or present any other form of private health care insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of centers, and in cases like this individuals may wish to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they can to pay for a more quality rehab center that will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug rehab center.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of drug and alcohol rehab if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't a possibility. When someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they may be eligible for state insurance, they can consult their Social Services office within their area to determine if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but usually only in the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some type of alcohol and drug treatment service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. Individuals might have to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment facility which is inside their network of providers and there may be other limitations like how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick a quality program they prefer and consult with a treatment counselor to ascertain if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expense of particular substance abuse rehab solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities as well as partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There could be some restrictions regarding just how long a stay in inpatient drug rehab is allowed, and all of these questions can be answered before you start treatment so that it's clear how much time and individual can remain in the rehab facility of preference.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance possibility made available from a variety of drug treatment programs in an effort to help clients pay for rehabilitation where this might not have been doable originally. As an example, one client's fee for rehabilitation could possibly be different and less than another person whose financial situation is better making them more prepared to pay the full cost of rehabilitation. Registrars take into account additional circumstances in addition to income including number of dependents to ascertain the final cost using the sliding scale.

  • Colorado West Regional Mental Hlth Ctr
    Colorado West Regional Mental Hlth Ctr is located at:

    350 McKinley Street
    Walden, CO. 80480

    If you would like to contact Colorado West Regional Mental Hlth Ctr, you can reach them at 970-723-0555.

    Colorado West Regional Mental Hlth Ctr offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)