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Drug Addiction Facts

  • In 2011, methamphetamine represented around 103,000 emergency department visits that year.
  • Few people, ever even consider going to an inpatient drug/alcohol rehab treatment facility unless or until they have suffered some significant consequences as a result of their drug/alcohol abuse. Outcomes usually include martial, legal, emotional, job, financial and/or physical.
  • In Minneapolis, Minnesota, arrestees testing positive for opiates such as heroin are much younger (19.8 percent were under 21 years of age) than those testing positive for cocaine and methamphetamine.

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 with regards to intensity of care, because the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to stay in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing rehabilitation services. Even though this might appear perfect it might not provide the required change of atmosphere than many people in rehab have to have to have a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues are what are known in the field of drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders when it's in rehabilitation to find resolution due to the fact one usually exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are lots of drug rehabilitation centers that can specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face so that they can not only become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not feel the need to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Gays and Lesbians

It is crucial that gays and lesbians acquire quality rehab services in a treatment environment which can be discreet and has treatment professionals at their disposal who comprehend the unique challenges that they can experience in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians might be triggered by the challenges they face because of their sexual preference, a program which can help them resolve these issues and give them the peace of mind they may have lacked prior to arriving in treatment is usually a crucial part of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehabilitation as part of a court ruling to fulfill part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol rehab often receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when being cooperative with alcohol and drug treatment specifications enforced on them in sentencing specifically naturally when successfully completing a drug and alcohol treatment facility.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol rehab facilities have the staff or wherewithal to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clients, but luckily there are more and more facilities that can do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than any other time. Counselling, study data and the like are now frequently available in Spanish in both long and short terms programs which deliver inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish treatment is available too around the country.

Other Languages

In each and every city in America there's someone struggling with substance abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who may need rehabilitation in whichever language it is that they are fluent in so that their needs may be catered to properly while in rehabilitation. Thankfully, there are numerous drug treatment facilities that have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make drug rehab the best experience possible for anyone. Simply discover a high quality alcohol and drug rehabilitation center and find out if it is feasible to receive rehab in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance won't cover the entire cost of rehabilitation 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 simply because they can choose whichever program they would like without the limitations from health insurers that so many people encounter. In addition, rehab centers will often provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation programs accept Medicaid in the event the individual is not able to self pay or present some other form of private medical insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term rehab in a limited amount of facilities, and in this case individuals may wish to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality rehab center that will get better results, like a long-term residential drug rehab center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at alcohol and drug treatment centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the facility is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in setting up the person's treatment strategy. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being just like any other type 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 an option. When someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they may qualify for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but usually only within the state which offers the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some form of drug and alcohol rehab service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab programs. Individuals could possibly have to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment program that is in their network of providers and there can be other restrictions for example the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a quality center they prefer and consult with a treatment counselor to determine if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of certain drug abuse treatment services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers in addition to partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There could be some limitations concerning just how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehab is allowed, and every one of these questions will be answered prior to starting rehab so that it is clear just how long and individual can remain in the rehab center of choice.

  • Foothill Family Service
    Foothill Family Service is located at:

    111 South Hudson Avenue
    Pasadena, CA. 91101

    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)