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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.
  • Alcohol can irritate the stomach to the point gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining), ulcers and acid reflux.
  • In most children who experience negative side effects of prescription stimulants you will see decreased appetite, insomnia, headaches, stomachaches, and irritability.

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 solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment services regarding intensity of care, for the reason that individual can keep their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of having to stay in a treatment program while undergoing rehab services. Even though this may seem ideal it may not provide the required change of environment than a lot of people in treatment need to have a productive rehabilitation.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and drug abuse as a result of problems that their impairment impose on them. While discovery of this issue can be difficult among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL and other assistance services intended for them when substance abuse rehabilitation is needed. Apart from ASL, such services may include assistive listening tools and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are obtaining the help they require in drug rehabilitation.

Spanish

Not all drug treatment programs have the staff or wherewithal to cater to the demands of Spanish speaking clients, but fortunately there are more and more centers that can do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than previously. Counselling, study information and so on are now very often accessible in Spanish in both long and short terms programs which deliver inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is available too around the country.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance won't cover the entire cost of rehab or will only cover part of it. In these instances, it may appear like a disadvantage but people in fact have a much more leverage due to the fact they can choose whichever program they want without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many people encounter. Likewise, treatment facilities will usually provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation centers accept Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present some other kind of private health care insurance. Medicaid may only pay for outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of facilities, and in this instance individuals may want to investigate the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality rehabilitation center which will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug treatment facility.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of drug rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a choice. When someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could be eligible for state insurance, they can seek advice from their Social Services office within 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 usually only inside the state which offers 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 rehab service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs. Individuals might have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab facility that's in their network of providers and there can be other limitations for example how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a quality center they prefer and speak with a rehab specialist to determine if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of certain drug abuse rehab services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers in addition to partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There might be some restrictions about the length of time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug treatment is allowed, and every one 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.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs provide payment assistance to help clients who may possibly not have adequate resources to self pay for rehabilitation or whose health insurance won't provide coverage or full coverage for their stay. For instance, Sometimes insurance only covers a short-term program when in actuality a long-term facility is going to be the more suitable option. To determine what payment assistance might be offered, say for example a sliding fee scale, talk with the program for particulars.

  • Delaware Guidance Services
    Delaware Guidance Services is located at:

    1208 Drummond Plaza
    Newark, DE. 19711

    If you would like to contact Delaware Guidance Services, you can reach them at 302-455-9333.

    Delaware Guidance Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)