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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Studies indicate that cocaine intoxication and addiction can compromise judgment and decision making, which then often leads to risky sexual encounters, needle sharing, and trading sex for drugs?by both men and women.
  • Deaths have occurred after snorting a single line of cocaine in recreational use where the average dose of 1 line is 20 mg.
  • In 2006 the FDA warned the public that they had received many reports of death and life-threatening side effects in patients that have taken methadone as prescribed by their physicians for pain relief.

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 rehab solutions regarding intensity of care, since the individual can keep their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of having to remain in a treatment program while receiving rehab services. Even though this may seem perfect it may not provide the required change of surroundings than many people in rehab require to experience a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse problems are what are known in the field of drug and alcohol treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must address both disorders while in treatment in order to find resolution simply because one usually exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are many drug and alcohol rehab facilities that can specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face in order to not merely become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never consider it wise to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians receive quality treatment solutions in a treatment environment which can be discreet and has treatment professionals at their disposal who comprehend the distinctive challenges that they can have to deal with in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered by the problems they face due to their sexual preference, a rehab that can help them handle these problems and give them the confidence that they've lacked prior to arriving in rehabilitation is usually a crucial part of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Criminal Justice Clients

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

Spanish

Not all drug rehabilitation programs possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clientele, but thankfully there are more and more programs that can do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than ever before. Counselling, study info and so on are now frequently accessible in Spanish in both long and short terms facilities which provide inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish treatment is available too around the country.

Other Languages

In every city in the U.S. there's someone being affected by substance abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might need rehabilitation in whatever language it is they are fluent in to ensure their needs can be catered to properly when in rehab. Thankfully, there are many drug and alcohol rehab centers that have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make drug treatment the very best experience possible for any individual. Simply locate a high quality drug and alcohol rehab facility and inquire if it is feasible to receive rehab in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance isn't going to cover the entire cost of rehab or will only cover part of it. In these instances, it may seem like a disadvantage but people actually have a much more leverage due to the fact they can choose whichever program they would like without the limitations from health insurers that so many individuals face. Likewise, treatment programs will frequently provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation facilities accept Medicaid if the individual cannot self pay or present another kind of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of facilities, and in cases like this individuals may choose to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they're able to to fund a more quality rehab program which will get better results, say for example a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehab when the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must assist in setting up the individual's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being just like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered 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 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 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. The majority of state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but typically only in the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some type of drug and alcohol treatment service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug treatment programs. Individuals might have to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program which is inside their network of providers and there might be other limitations such as how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a good center they prefer and meet with a rehabilitation specialist to determine if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain substance abuse rehab services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs as well as partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There could be some restrictions concerning how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehab is allowed, and all of these questions can be answered before you start treatment so that it is clear how long and individual can remain in the rehab facility of choice.

  • Foothill Family Service
    Foothill Family Service is located at:

    11429 Valley Boulevard
    El Monte, CA. 91731

    If you would like to contact Foothill Family Service, you can reach them at 626-993-3000.

    Foothill Family Service offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, 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)