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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Within just the first six months of 2013, 3.4 million fentanyl prescriptions were dispensed in the U.S.
  • Injection cocaine users have puncture marks and "tracks" at injection sites, most commonly in their forearms.
  • Hyperthermia caused by a combination of excessive overheating and Ecstasy use can lead to serious heart and kidney problems and even 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 several settings with different rehabilitation lengths and plans to accommodate the varying needs of clients with any type of and amount of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential centers now being included in many insurance companies, you don't have to put off getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who needs it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment solutions with regards to level of care, as the individual is able to keep their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to remain in a rehabilitation program while undergoing rehab services. While this might appear perfect it will not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than many people in rehabilitation have to have to experience a successful rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any type of drug abuse, it is crucial that they receive quality care to halt the situation in its tracks so that it doesn't get any worse and perhaps put their future in jeopardy. Due to the fact adolescent drug abuse which persists often carries on into one's adult life, parents must stay vigilant and get their adolescent rehabilitation when a problem is noticed in a program which addresses adolescent drug abuse. A lot of facilities which treat adolescents supply both inpatient and residential rehab, which has been proven to be the very best settings for rehab clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders are what are identified in the field of drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must deal with both disorders whilst in treatment in order to find resolution due to the fact one typically exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are several alcohol and drug rehab centers that can specifically address the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face in order to not simply become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Women

Women have to have high quality rehabilitation in rehab but might also need particular focus on the unique issues they face for their gender. Men and women not just face varying and unique problems in life as a consequence of gender, but also may abuse drugs and alcohol for unique reasons. drug rehab centers which cater to women and the distinctive and unique needs that women face often helps enormously on the women's path to permanent abstinence and a higher quality lifestyle.

Men

Similar to how men and women face varying and unique challenges in everyday life that are specific to their gender, men and women might also encounter distinctive challenges in rehab that are gender specific, which is the reason a center designed specifically with these unique needs and obstacles in mind can be quite helpful for someone searching for a powerful rehabilitation solution.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders in many cases are given the choice or ordered to treatment as a term of their sentencing. Sometimes, the offender can select which rehabilitation program they would like to go to. Upon successful completion, DUI and DWI offenders benefit from reduced sentencing options to be able to progress in their lives without getting penalized further.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehabilitation as part of a court ruling in order to meet 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 rehabilitation specifications enforced on them as part of sentencing and also naturally when successfully completing a drug rehab program.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of rehab or will only pay for some of it. In these situations, it may appear like a drawback but people really have a great deal of leverage simply because they can select whichever program they want without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many men and women face. In addition, treatment programs will usually offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some treatment programs will take Medicaid when the individual is not able to self pay or present any other form of private health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of programs, and in such cases individuals may wish to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality rehabilitation program which will produce better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug treatment center.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the expense of drug and alcohol treatment if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a choice. When someone doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might be eligible for state insurance, they can talk with their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but usually only in the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some sort of drug and alcohol rehab service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation programs. Individuals might have to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility that is inside their network of providers and there might be other limitations like how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose a quality center they like and consult with a rehabilitation specialist to determine if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain drug abuse treatment services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs as well as partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There could be some restrictions about how much time a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehab is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered before you start rehab so that it's clear just how long and individual can remain in the treatment program of preference.

  • Dorchester County Addictions Program
    Dorchester County Addictions Program is located at:

    524 Race Street
    Cambridge, MD. 21613

    If you would like to contact Dorchester County Addictions Program, you can reach them at 410-228-7714 x106.

    Dorchester County Addictions Program 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, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)