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Drug Addiction Facts

  • As of 2011, about 21% of 12th grade students were current marijuana users.
  • In 2007, Florida listed methadone as a cause in 785 deaths, up from 367 in 2003.
  • The average addict �''self medicates�'' a physical, emotional, spiritual hurt with drugs he/she has not been able to deal with in a healthy manner.

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 can be obtained in many different settings along with various treatment lengths and plans to suit the various demands of clients with any kind of and level of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being included in many insurance companies, you don't have to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who desires it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs and alcohol is a process which can be made much more manageable and safely overseen when in a professional detoxification or drug and alcohol rehab facility. Often detoxification isn't risk-free, and even with the best of intentions individuals who undergo detoxification by themselves so that they can get sober could really be putting their own health as well as their lives in danger. It is usually best to look for detoxification services inside a professional program to avoid such hazards as well as have a smooth progression from detoxification to rehab in a top quality alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services with regards to intensity of care, since the individual can preserve their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to remain in a rehabilitation program while undergoing rehab services. Although this might seem ideal it will not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than a lot of people in recovery need to experience a successful rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any sort of substance abuse, it is vital that they receive high quality care to halt the situation in its tracks so that it doesn't worsen and possibly jeopardize their future. Due to the fact adolescent substance abuse which continues often carries on into one's adult life, mothers and fathers must continue to be vigilant and get their adolescent rehabilitation when a problem is noticed in a program which addresses adolescent drug use. A lot of programs which deal with adolescents supply both inpatient and residential rehab, that has been proven to be the most effective environments for rehabilitation clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse problems are what are recognized in the field of alcohol and drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders while in rehab in order to find resolution due to the fact one typically exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are numerous drug and alcohol rehab centers that can specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face in order to not simply become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians acquire quality rehab services in a treatment setting which can be discreet and has treatment specialists available to them who understand the unique challenges that they can have to deal with in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians might be triggered by the challenges they face due to their sexual preference, a program which can help them handle these issues and give them the confidence that they've lacked prior to arriving in rehabilitation is usually a crucial aspect of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug abuse may have unique obstacles they must conquer during rehabilitation, which rehabilitation specialists in the rehab they elect to be a part of should be keen of so that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to decide on a center which is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults deal with the distinctive life and substance abuse issues that these clients face which might include a broader spectrum of services including health care and the like.

Women

Women need to have quality treatment in rehab but can also need special focus on the distinctive issues they face because of their gender. Women and men not only face varying and distinctive challenges in everyday life due to gender, but also may abuse alcohol and drugs for unique reasons. alcohol and drug rehab facilities which appeal to women and the specific and unique needs that women face often helps enormously on a women's path to permanent sobriety and a higher standard of living.

Men

Similar to how men and women face varying and unique challenges in daily life which are specific to their gender, men and women can also face distinctive challenges in rehab which are gender-specific, which is the reason a rehab designed specifically with these unique needs and challenges at heart can be be extremely ideal for someone seeking a powerful treatment option.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders are often given the possibility or ordered to rehab as part of sentencing. Sometimes, the offender can select which rehab center they wish to go to. When successfully completed, DUI and DWI offenders benefit from decreased sentencing options in order to move forward in their lives without getting penalized further.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into treatment as part of a court order to meet part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in alcohol and drug rehabilitation often receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when being cooperative with drug and alcohol rehab specifications enforced with them as part of sentencing and also naturally when successfully graduating a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol rehab programs possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the demands of Spanish speaking clients, but thankfully there are more and more facilities that will do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than in the past. Therapy, study data and so on are actually very often available in Spanish in both short and long terms facilities which deliver inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is also available around the country.

Other Languages

In every single city in America there is someone experiencing substance abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who may require rehab in whatever language it is that they are fluent in so that their needs can be catered to properly while in rehabilitation. Thankfully, there are lots of drug and alcohol rehab programs that have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make drug rehab the best experience possible for any individual. Simply find a quality alcohol and drug treatment program and find out if it is feasible to receive rehabilitation in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance won't cover the entire cost of rehab or will only cover some of it. In these situations, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals actually have a great deal of leverage because they can select whichever center they want without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many people face. In addition, treatment centers will often offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation facilities accept Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present another form of private health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of centers, and in this instance individuals may wish to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they're able to to fund a more quality treatment facility which will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help out with setting up the individual's rehab plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being exactly like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being paid for through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of alcohol and drug rehab if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a possibility. If someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they could be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but generally only within the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans generally cover some sort of drug rehab service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug treatment facilities. Individuals could possibly have to take part in a drug rehabilitation center that is inside their network of providers and there might be other limitations such as just how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a good program they like and meet with a rehabilitation counselor to determine if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular drug abuse rehabilitation services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities and also 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 might be some restrictions about the length of time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug treatment is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered before you begin rehab so that it is clear how much time and individual can remain in the rehabilitation facility of preference.

  • Employee Assistance Resource Servs Inc
    Employee Assistance Resource Servs Inc is located at:

    278 East Main Street
    Smithtown, NY. 11787

    If you would like to contact Employee Assistance Resource Servs Inc, you can reach them at 631-361-6960.

    Employee Assistance Resource Servs Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)