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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Research indicates that methamphetamine worsens the progression of HIV/AIDS and its consequences.
  • An estimated 760,000 people aged 12 or older in the U.S. were past-month Ecstasy users in 2009.
  • According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 24% of all patients seeking treatment in inpatient centers ultimately drop out of the program without completion.

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 can be obtained in several settings along with various treatment lengths and plans to accommodate the varying needs of clients with any kind of and amount of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential programs now being paid by many insurance plans, there is no need to postpone receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who needs it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions in terms of intensity of care, as the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to remain in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing treatment services. Although this might appear ideal it will not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than many people in rehabilitation need to have a successful rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any sort of drug abuse, it is crucial that they receive top quality care to stop the situation in its tracks so that it doesn't worsen and possibly put their future in jeopardy. Due to the fact adolescent drug abuse which persists often carries on into one's adult life, mothers and fathers must stay astute and get their adolescent treatment when an issue is noticed in a center which handles adolescent drug use. Several programs which deal with adolescents supply both inpatient and residential treatment, which has been proven to be the perfect settings for treatment clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse problems are what are identified in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders while in rehab to find resolution simply because one usually triggers the other. Fortunately, there are lots of alcohol and drug treatment programs who are able to specifically address the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face to enable them to not simply become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never consider it wise to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of drug abuse rehab will usually need services beyond what a standard drug rehab facility can deliver. Due to the fact extensive medical services in many cases are a key part of the physical recovery process for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their addiction, it is important that these clients get the health care needed along with any rehabilitation solutions for his or her drug abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians acquire excellent rehab services in a rehab environment which can be discreet and has treatment professionals at their disposal who comprehend the unique problems that they have to deal with in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered because of the challenges they face because of their sexual preference, a facility that can help them handle these problems and give them the peace of mind they may have lacked prior to arriving in rehab could be a crucial aspect of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with drug abuse could possibly have distinctive obstacles they must conquer whilst in rehab, which rehab professionals in the facility they elect to take part in should be keen of in order that a complete recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to select a rehab that is used to helping seniors and older adults deal with the distinctive life and drug use issues that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical care and the like.

Women

Women have to have quality rehabilitation in rehab but will also require special focus on the distinctive issues they face because of their gender. Men and women not only face varying and unique challenges in daily life because of gender, but also may abuse drugs and alcohol for completely different reasons. alcohol and drug treatment facilities which appeal to women and the distinctive and unique needs that women encounter can help enormously on the women's road to permanent sobriety and a higher quality of life.

Men

Just as women and men encounter varying and unique challenges in life that are specific to their gender, men and women could also encounter unique challenges in treatment which are gender-specific, which is why a center specifically designed with these special needs and challenges in mind can be very ideal for someone looking for a powerful rehabilitation solution.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders are often given the possibility or ordered to rehabilitation as part of sentencing. Quite often, the offender can choose which treatment facility they would like to enroll in. When successfully completed, DUI and DWI offenders can take advantage of decreased sentencing options in order to move forward in their lives without having to be penalized any more.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehab due to a court ruling to meet a part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol treatment frequently receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when being cooperative with drug and alcohol treatment requirements enforced with them as part of sentencing and particularly naturally when successfully completing a drug rehabilitation program.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the entire cost of treatment or will only pay for some of it. In these instances, it may seem like a drawback but people in fact have a much more 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, rehabilitation programs will usually offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some type of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment programs. Individuals might have to take part in a drug rehabilitation program that is within their network of providers and there may be other limitations such as how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a good facility they like and meet with a rehab counselor to determine if their insurance covers it.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance option provided by a variety of drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers to help help clients pay for rehabilitation where this might not have been doable initially. For example, one client's price for rehab might be different and lower than somebody else whose financial situation is better making them better able to spend the money for full cost of rehabilitation. Registrars take into account additional factors in addition to income including number of dependents to determine the ultimate cost using the sliding scale.

  • Counseling Resources
    Counseling Resources is located at:

    8388 Court Avenue
    Ellicott City, MD. 21043

    If you would like to contact Counseling Resources, you can reach them at 410-461-8662.

    Counseling Resources offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)