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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Codeine is a highly effective drug when used properly and short-term to treat legitimate medical conditions, but is not meant to be used long term.
  • An estimated 10 percent of 9 to 10 year olds have begun drinking alcohol.
  • Inpatient rehab programs usually last for 30 to 90 days, although some programs may last for as long as a year. The time of the program depends on the patient's specific needs and whether or not the patient has made enough progress.

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 number of settings and with various rehabilitation lengths and plans to accommodate the varying demands of clients with any sort of and level of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being included in many insurance plans, you don't have to put off getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who wants it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the low end of the spectrum of treatment solutions in terms of level of care, since the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of having to remain in a treatment center while undergoing rehabilitation services. Although this might seem perfect it will not provide the much needed change of environment than many people in rehabilitation require to have a productive rehabilitation.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any type of drug abuse, it is crucial that they receive high quality care to stop the problem in its tracks so that it doesn't get any worse and possibly jeopardize their future. Because adolescent drug use which continues often carries on into adulthood, parents must continue to be astute and get their adolescent treatment when an issue is observed in a facility which handles adolescent drug use. Many facilities which treat adolescents supply both inpatient and residential rehabilitation, that has been proven to be the most beneficial environments for rehabilitation clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues are what are known in the field of alcohol and drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders during rehabilitation in order to find resolution due to the fact one usually exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are lots of alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs who 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 stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never feel the need to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance won't 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 great deal of leverage simply because they can select whichever center they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many people encounter. In addition, rehabilitation programs will often offer payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain rehab centers will take Medicaid if the individual is unable to self pay or present another kind of private health insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of programs, and in such cases individuals may wish to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they can to fund a more quality treatment facility that will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential drug treatment facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at drug rehabilitation facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the facility is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help out with establishing the individual's rehab strategy. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being similar to any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being covered through 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 forms of insurance or self payment are not an option. When someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could be eligible for state insurance, they can 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 take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but typically only inside the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some sort of drug treatment service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers. Individuals may have to participate in a drug rehabilitation program which is within their network of providers and there might be other limitations like just how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick an excellent program they like and consult with a rehab specialist to ascertain if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the price of certain drug abuse rehab solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers in addition to partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There may be some restrictions about just how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered prior to starting treatment so that it is clear the length of time and individual can remain in the treatment facility of preference.

  • First Step Mercy Recovery Center
    First Step Mercy Recovery Center is located at:

    1750 48th Street
    Des Moines, IA. 50314

    If you would like to contact First Step Mercy Recovery Center, you can reach them at 515-271-6075.

    First Step Mercy Recovery Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)