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Drug Addiction Facts

  • An estimated 92% of U.S. adults who drink alcohol excessively report binge drinking in the past 30 days.
  • In the United States, the rate of heroin use in high school aged children has increased dramatically over the last ten years, with over 2% of high school senior reporting such use at least once.
  • A codeine overdose can result in respiratory depression which in extreme cases can result in 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 variety of settings along with different rehab lengths and plans to suit the various needs of clients with any kind of and amount of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential centers now being included in many insurance plans, you don't have to put off getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who needs it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions with regards to intensity of care, for the reason that individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to be in a rehab center while undergoing rehab services. Even if this may appear ideal it may not provide the required change of surroundings than lots of people in rehab require to experience a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are what are recognized in the field of alcohol and drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders when it's in rehabilitation to find resolution due to the fact one often triggers the other. Luckily, there are lots of drug treatment programs who can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face in order to not merely become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never want to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who need drug abuse rehab will very often need services beyond what a standard drug treatment program will be able to provide. Because comprehensive medical solutions tend to be a vital part of the physical process of recovery for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who more than likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their habit, it is vital that these clients get the medical care required along with any rehabilitation services for his or her substance abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is crucial that gays and lesbians acquire quality treatment solutions in a rehabilitation environment which is discreet and with treatment professionals available to them who comprehend the unique challenges that they can have to deal with in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered because of the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a rehab which can help them handle these issues and give them the confidence that they've lacked before arriving in rehab could be a crucial part of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug abuse may have unique obstacles they have to overcome during treatment, which treatment professionals in the facility they elect to take part in have to be keen of to ensure a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to choose a program that's familiar with helping seniors and older adults address the distinctive life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which might include a broader spectrum of solutions including health care and so on.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women not only need help from a high quality treatment for their own health and wellbeing but also for the wellbeing of the unborn baby or the child they have delivered who must be appropriately looked after as they become rehabbed and as a result able to be a better mother. Rehabilitation opportunities exist which offer them along with their child the appropriate wellness services whilst ensuring they receive the rehab they might require to become abstinent and be able to remain this way in order to be the very best parent they can be.

Women

Women have to have high quality rehabilitation in rehab but can also need particular attention to the distinctive issues they face because of their gender. Males and females not only face varying and unique challenges in life as a consequence of gender, but additionally may abuse alcohol and drugs for very different reasons. drug treatment programs which cater to women and the specific and unique needs that women face can help enormously on the women's path to permanent sobriety and a higher quality of life.

Men

Just as men and women encounter varying and unique challenges in daily life that are specific to their gender, men and women could also face unique challenges in rehab that are gender specific, and that's why a program designed specifically with these special needs and challenges at heart can be very ideal for someone searching for an effective treatment solution.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehabilitation as part of a court order to satisfy a part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol rehabilitation frequently receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when being cooperative with alcohol and drug treatment requirements enforced with them in sentencing especially of course when successfully completing a drug rehab facility.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only cover some of it. In these instances, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals actually have a much more leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever center they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many people face. Likewise, rehabilitation centers will usually offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Medicaid

Some treatment facilities will take Medicaid if the individual cannot self pay or present any other kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehab within a limited amount of facilities, and in such cases individuals may wish to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they can to pay for a more quality treatment program that will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug rehabilitation program.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans generally cover some type of drug treatment service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug treatment facilities. Individuals could possibly have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program which is in their network of providers and there could be other limitations for example the length of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose a quality program they like and consult with a rehab specialist to find out if their insurance will handle it.

  • Discovery House
    Discovery House is located at:

    2755 Philmont Avenue
    Huntingdon Valley, PA. 19006

    If you would like to contact Discovery House, you can reach them at 215-947-4100.

    Discovery House offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance