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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Inpatient programs are safe, structured environments in which individuals are removed from stressful situations that promote or fuel the urge to use drugs or alcohol.
  • Excessive alcohol use over time can result in cardiovascular problems, including myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation and hypertension.
  • Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the U.S., with over 17 million past-month users.

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 low end of the spectrum of treatment solutions in terms of intensity of care, as the individual can maintain their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of having to be in a rehabilitation center while undergoing rehabilitation services. While this might seem ideal it may not provide the much needed change of surroundings than many people in rehab require to have a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders are what are identified in the field of drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders while in rehab in order to find resolution because one typically triggers the other. Fortunately, there are many drug and alcohol rehab facilities who can specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face to enable them 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 drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who require drug abuse rehab will usually require solutions beyond what a traditional drug treatment facility will be able to provide. Simply because comprehensive medical services are often a key aspect of the physical recovery process for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who most likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their addiction, it is essential that these clients receive the health care needed together with any rehabilitation services for his or her drug abuse issue.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with drug abuse might have distinctive obstacles they have to conquer while in rehab, which rehabilitation professionals within the center they opt to be a part of have to be keen of so that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to pick a facility that's accustomed to helping seniors and older adults tackle the unique life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which might include a wider spectrum of services including medical care and so on.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into treatment due to a court ruling in order to meet a part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in alcohol and drug rehab often receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when cooperating with drug rehab requirements enforced on them in sentencing especially naturally when successfully graduating an alcohol and drug treatment facility.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug treatment programs possess the staff or wherewithal to focus on the requirements of Spanish speaking clients, but fortunately there are more and more centers that are able to do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than ever before. Therapy, study data and so on are now frequently accessible in Spanish in both long and short terms facilities which deliver inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehab is available too around the country.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance isn't going to pay for the total cost of rehabilitation or will only cover part of it. In these cases, it may appear like a drawback but people actually have a much more leverage because they can decide on whichever facility they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many men and women face. Likewise, treatment centers will frequently provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehab facilities accept Medicaid if the individual cannot self pay or present another type of private health care insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation in a limited amount of centers, and in this instance individuals may wish to explore the self pay option and come up with up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality rehab facility that will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug and alcohol treatment program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at drug rehab centers which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must aid in setting up the person's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being similar to any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being paid for through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the expense of drug and alcohol rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might qualify for state insurance, they can consult their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but generally only in the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans generally cover some type of alcohol and drug treatment service including outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation centers. Individuals could have to participate in a drug treatment center which is inside their network of providers and there might be other limitations such as the amount of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick a good facility they prefer and meet with a rehabilitation specialist to ascertain if their insurance covers it.

  • East Orange General Hospital
    East Orange General Hospital is located at:

    240 Central Avenue
    East Orange, NJ. 7018

    If you would like to contact East Orange General Hospital, you can reach them at 973-414-6851.

    East Orange General Hospital offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance