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Drug Addiction Facts

  • There is a significant increase in the risk of rape or sexual assault when both the attacker and victim have used alcohol prior to the attack.
  • Codeine is one of the active ingredients found in poppies, however the drug is more often synthesized by pharmaceutical companies and used in medicine to treat pain, cough and mild inflammation.
  • In February 2014, Rhode Island's health department reported an increase in accidental overdose deaths associated with the use of fentanyl. There were 27 overdose deaths in the state in January, 18 in January 2013 and 15 each in January 2012 and 2011. Two additional fatal overdoses have been reported so far this month.

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 services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of treatment services in terms of intensity of care, since the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of having to remain in a treatment center while receiving treatment services. While this may appear ideal it might not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than many individuals in rehab need to have a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders are what are recognized in the field of drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders when it's in rehab to find resolution because one usually triggers the other. Luckily, there are several drug and alcohol rehab centers that can specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face to enable them to not only become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with substance abuse might have unique challenges they have to conquer during treatment, which rehab specialists within the program they elect to be a part of should be keen of to ensure that a complete recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to choose a program which is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults address the unique life and drug use problems that these clients face which might include a wider spectrum of solutions including medical care and so on.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and drug abuse because of the challenges their impairment impose on them. While discovery of the problem can often be difficult among the hearing impaired, you'll find ASL along with other assistance services designed for them when drug abuse rehabilitation is needed. Besides ASL, such services can include assistive listening equipment and captioned video resources to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired people are obtaining the help they need in drug and alcohol treatment.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug rehab centers have the staff or wherewithal to cater to the demands of Spanish speaking clientele, 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 info and so on are now very often available in Spanish in both short and long terms programs which deliver inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is available too around the country.

Other Languages

In each and every city in the U.S. there is someone experiencing drug abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who may require rehabilitation in whatever language it is that they are fluent in to ensure their needs can be catered to properly whilst in rehabilitation. Luckily, there are numerous drug rehab programs who have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make drug rehabilitation the most effective experience possible for any individual. Simply find a top quality drug treatment center and find out if it is feasible to receive rehab in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance won't pay for the total cost of rehabilitation or will only cover part of it. In these cases, it may seem like a drawback but people really have a great deal of leverage because they can choose whichever center they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many individuals encounter. Likewise, rehab facilities will frequently offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation centers accept Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present any other form of private health care insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation within a limited amount of programs, and in cases like this individuals might want to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they can to cover a more quality rehabilitation facility that will get better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at drug rehab facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in setting up the individual's treatment plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being exactly like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab 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 expense of alcohol and drug treatment if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a possibility. When someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might qualify for state insurance, they should talk with 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 treatment, but usually only inside the state which offers the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some form of drug and alcohol rehab service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers. Individuals may have to take part in a drug rehab facility that is in their network of providers and there can be other limitations such as the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a quality facility they prefer and meet with a rehabilitation counselor to determine if their insurance will take care of it.

  • Family Service Agency of San Francisco
    Family Service Agency of San Francisco is located at:

    1500 Franklin Street
    San Francisco, CA. 94109

    If you would like to contact Family Service Agency of San Francisco, you can reach them at 415-474-7310.

    Family Service Agency of San Francisco offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance

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