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Drug Addiction Facts

  • The elevated risk of heart attack among marijuana users may be caused by marijuana raising blood pressure and heart rate and reducing the blood's capacity to carry oxygen.
  • More than half a million visits to hospital emergency rooms a year are drug-related.
  • Codeine is often prescribed in the form of syrup to treat the common cough, and "Purple Drank" is a slang term for codeine cough syrup which is combined with Sprite or Mountain Dew and pieces of Jolly Rancher candy for illicit abuse. The concoction takes on a purplish hue, hence the name Purple Drank.

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 several settings and with various rehabilitation lengths and plans to accommodate the various demands of clients with any type of and degree of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential programs now being included in many insurance plans, there is no need to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who desires it.

Halfway House

A halfway house is a location that allows for a smooth transition if somebody has become sober independently or has finished a drug rehabilitation center and requires help re-acclimating to a normal lifestyle. Living in a halfway house, or sober living facility as it is sometimes called, an aspect of sentencing if a person has been found guilty of drug charges also. If guidance is needed finding a halfway house, contact an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility and consult with a rehab specialist who will be able to point you towards the right direction.

Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days)

Residential long-term rehabilitation, which lasts in excess of four weeks, is definitely an option that delivers the commensurate level of care and suitable environment for anyone being affected by a serious addiction and dependency issue. Because people will stay in a residential long-term rehabilitation center for 3-6 months and even longer in some instances, these types of facilities provide all of the amenities needed to make a client's remain as comfortable and amenable as possible while also delivering high quality treatment to enable them to overcome their addiction permanently.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders are what are identified in the field of drug and alcohol rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders while in treatment to find resolution simply because one typically exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are numerous alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs who are able to specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face so that they can not just become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never wish to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug use might have unique challenges they must conquer whilst in rehab, which treatment specialists within the program they elect to be a part of have to be keen of to ensure that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to decide on a center that's used to helping seniors and older adults handle the unique life and drug use problems that these clients face which can include a wider spectrum of solutions including medical care and the like.

Men

Similar to how men and women encounter varying and unique challenges in everyday life that are specific to their gender, men and women could also face unique challenges in treatment that are gender-specific, which explains why a rehab specifically designed with these unique needs and challenges in mind can be be extremely helpful for someone seeking a powerful rehab solution.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for part of it. In these situations, it may seem like a disadvantage but people really have a much more leverage simply because they can decide on whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many individuals face. In addition, rehabilitation centers will often provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some form of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment facilities. Individuals could have to take part in a drug rehab center which is within their network of providers and there can be other restrictions such as just how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick a good program they prefer and consult with a rehabilitation specialist to ascertain if their insurance will take care of it.

  • Genesis Behavioral Services Inc
    Genesis Behavioral Services Inc is located at:

    2436 North 50th Street
    Milwaukee, WI. 53210

    If you would like to contact Genesis Behavioral Services Inc, you can reach them at 414-442-5990 x227.

    Genesis Behavioral Services Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance

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