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Drug Addiction Facts

  • The rate of emergency department visits associated with non-medical use of fentanyl has increased significantly in recent years, from an estimated 15,947 in 2007 to an estimated 20,034 in 2011.
  • Physical addiction is characterized by the presence of tolerance (needing more and more of the drug to achieve the same effect).
  • Many individuals who transition to heroin from prescription opioid use report that they had crushed prescription opioid pills to snort or inject the powder, which provided their initiation into injection heroin use.

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 variety of settings and with different rehab lengths and plans to suit the various demands of clients with any type of and level of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential centers now being covered by many insurance companies, there's no need to put off getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who desires it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions in terms of intensity of care, since the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to stay in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing rehab services. While this might appear ideal it may not provide the required change of atmosphere than many individuals in rehab need to experience a productive rehabilitation.

Adolescents

When adolescents get involved in any sort of drug use, it is essential that they receive quality care to halt the situation in its tracks so that it doesn't worsen and maybe put their future in jeopardy. Due to the fact adolescent drug use which continues often carries on into adulthood, mothers and fathers must remain astute and get their adolescent treatment the moment a problem is observed in a center which handles adolescent substance abuse. Many programs which treat adolescents offer both inpatient and residential rehabilitation, that has been shown to be the very best environments for rehab clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are what are identified in the field of drug and alcohol treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders whilst in rehab to find resolution simply because one often triggers the other. Luckily, there are numerous drug and alcohol rehab facilities that can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face in order to not just become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never feel the need to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Women

Women need to have quality treatment in rehab but might also require particular attention to the distinctive challenges they face for their gender. Males and females not just face varying and distinctive problems in everyday life as a result of gender, but additionally may abuse drugs and alcohol for unique reasons. drug treatment programs which focus on women and the distinctive and unique needs that women encounter can help enormously on a women's road to permanent sobriety and a higher standard of living.

Men

Just as women and men face varying and different challenges in life that are specific to their gender, women and men could also encounter distinctive challenges in rehab which are gender-specific, which explains why a rehab specifically designed with these special needs and obstacles at heart can be extremely ideal for someone searching for an effective treatment option.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders are often given the option or ordered to treatment as part of sentencing. Quite often, the offender can decide which rehab program they wish to enroll in. When successfully completed, DUI and DWI offenders benefit from reduced sentencing options in order to move ahead in their lives without having to be penalized further.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into treatment due to a court ruling to fulfill part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol rehab often receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when cooperating with drug and alcohol treatment specifications enforced on them in sentencing especially of course when successfully graduating an alcohol and drug treatment facility.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of treatment or will only pay for part of it. In these situations, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals really have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever center they want without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many individuals encounter. In addition, treatment programs will frequently provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Some treatment facilities accept Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present any other kind of private health care insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term treatment within a limited amount of facilities, and in cases like this individuals may wish to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they are able to to cover a more quality rehabilitation center that will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug rehabilitation program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the facility is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in setting up the individual's rehab strategy. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket 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 rehab if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. If a person doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could qualify for state insurance, they should talk with their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but usually only within the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some type of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers. Individuals could have to take part in a drug rehabilitation program that's in their network of providers and there might be other limitations like the length of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a good program they like and consult with a rehab 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 price of particular substance abuse rehabilitation services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities in addition to partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some limitations as to how much time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehab is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered before beginning rehabilitation so that it's clear the length of time and individual can remain in the treatment program of preference.

  • Connecticut Renaissance Inc
    Connecticut Renaissance Inc is located at:

    4 Byington Place
    Norwalk, CT. 6850

    If you would like to contact Connecticut Renaissance Inc, you can reach them at 203-866-2541.

    Connecticut Renaissance Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, 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)