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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Between April 2005 to March 2007 fentanyl overdoses resulted in roughly 1,000 deaths nationwide, including 86 in New Jersey, according to a report by the CDC.
  • It is estimated that about 300 stroke cases involving young adults each year are associated with acute cocaine use.
  • Taking even small amounts of meth can result in rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, and hyperthermia.

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 various rehab lengths and plans to suit the varying demands of clients with any sort of and degree of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential centers now being included in many insurance companies, there is no need to postpone receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who desires it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of treatment solutions regarding intensity of care, because the individual can maintain their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to remain in a treatment program while receiving treatment services. Even if this may appear ideal it might not provide the much needed change of surroundings than a lot of people in recovery need to experience a productive rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any kind of drug use, it is crucial that they receive high quality care to halt the problem in its tracks so that it doesn't worsen and perhaps jeopardize their future. Because adolescent drug abuse which persists often continues into one's adult life, parents must remain astute and get their adolescent rehabilitation when a problem is observed in a facility which handles adolescent drug use. Many facilities which treat adolescents provide both inpatient and residential rehabilitation, that has been shown to be the most beneficial settings for treatment clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug use problems are what are recognized in the field of alcohol and drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must handle both disorders whilst in treatment to find resolution due to the fact one usually triggers the other. Fortunately, there are several drug treatment facilities who are able to specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face so that they can not only become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never wish to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders are often given the option or ordered to rehabilitation as a term of their sentencing. Sometimes, the offender can choose which rehabilitation center they would like to attend. Upon successful completion, DUI and DWI offenders can take advantage of reduced sentencing options so that they can move ahead in their lives without having to be penalized any more.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehab as part of a court order to fulfill a part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol rehab frequently receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when being cooperative with drug and alcohol rehab requirements enforced on them in sentencing and particularly naturally when successfully graduating a drug and alcohol treatment facility.

Spanish

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

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of treatment or will only cover some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a drawback but individuals really have a great deal of leverage because they can choose whichever program they would like without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many people encounter. Likewise, rehabilitation facilities will often provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Some rehab facilities will take Medicaid when the individual is not able to self pay or present some other form of private medical insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of facilities, and in this case individuals may want to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they're able to to fund a more quality rehab program that will get better results, like a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehab center.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the expense of alcohol and drug treatment if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a possibility. If a person doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might be eligible for state insurance, they can talk with their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but generally only within the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans generally cover some form of drug rehab service ranging from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab facilities. Individuals might have to take part in a drug rehabilitation facility that is within their network of providers and there can be other limitations for example how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a good program they like and meet with a treatment counselor to ascertain if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of certain drug abuse rehabilitation services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers and also partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There might be some restrictions as to just how long a stay in inpatient drug rehab is permitted, and all of these questions can be answered before you begin treatment so that it's clear the length of time and individual can remain in the rehab facility of preference.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance possibility available from many different drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities to help help clients afford rehabilitation where this might not have been doable initially. By way of example, one client's price for rehab could possibly be different and lower than someone else whose finances are better which makes them better able to pay for the full price of rehab. Registrars take into account variables besides income including number of dependents to determine the ultimate cost using the sliding scale.

  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service Inc
    Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service Inc is located at:

    441 Wyoming Avenue
    Scranton, PA. 18503

    If you would like to contact Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service Inc, you can reach them at 570-961-1997.

    Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)