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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Individuals who have been prescribed prescription stimulants have been known to sell their tablets to others who wish to take these drugs recreationally as a stimulant.
  • A recent study suggests that because most children show some of the behaviors associated with so-called "ADHD" such as inattention and hyperactivity at times, it is crucial to determine whether this behavior is simply immature or exuberant or is actually associated with a disorder before medicating them with prescription stimulants which could put them in harm's way.
  • Children of alcoholics are at higher risk for disruptive behavioral problems and are more likely than children whose parents are not alcoholics to be sensation seeking, aggressive, and impulsive.

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 along with different rehabilitation lengths and plans to accommodate the varying demands of clients with any kind of and degree of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential programs now being included in many insurance plans, you shouldn't have to postpone receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who needs it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehab services in terms of intensity of care, for the reason that individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to remain in a treatment facility while undergoing rehabilitation services. Even if this may appear perfect it might not provide the required change of environment than many people in rehab require to have a productive rehab.

Women

Women have to have quality rehabilitation in rehab but might also need particular attention to the distinctive issues they face for their gender. Males and females not just face different and unique problems in daily life due to gender, but in addition may abuse drugs and alcohol for unique reasons. alcohol and drug treatment centers which cater to women and the specific and unique needs that women encounter often helps significantly on a women's path to permanent sobriety and a higher standard of living.

Men

Just as women and men face varying and different challenges in everyday life that happen to be specific to their gender, women and men could also face unique challenges in rehabilitation which are gender specific, and that's why a facility designed specifically with these unique needs and obstacles in mind can be be extremely helpful for someone looking for a powerful rehab option.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation centers will take Medicaid if the individual cannot self pay or present any other form of private health insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term treatment within a limited amount of facilities, and in such cases individuals may want to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they can to cover a more quality rehab center which will get better results, like a long-term residential drug rehab program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at drug and alcohol treatment programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the facility is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in establishing the person's treatment strategy. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being similar to 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 costs of alcohol and drug rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't a possibility. If someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might qualify for state insurance, they can talk with their Social Services office within their area to determine if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but usually only in the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some kind of alcohol and drug treatment service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab centers. Individuals could possibly have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab facility that's in their network of providers and there can be other limitations like just how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a quality program they prefer and meet with a rehab counselor to find out if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain substance abuse treatment services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities and also partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some restrictions about the length of time a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehab is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered before you start treatment so that it's clear how long and individual can stay in the treatment facility of choice.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug and alcohol treatment facilities provide payment assistance to help clients who might not have enough money to self pay for treatment or whose medical insurance won't provide coverage or full coverage for their stay. For instance, Occasionally insurance only pays for a short-term program when in actuality a long-term program will likely be the more ideal option. To see what payment assistance could be available, for instance a sliding fee scale, check with the center for details.

  • Fort Thompson Service Unit
    Fort Thompson Service Unit is located at:

    1323 BIA Route 4
    Fort Thompson, SD. 57339

    If you would like to contact Fort Thompson Service Unit, you can reach them at 605-245-1546.

    Fort Thompson Service Unit offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)