Menu

Drug Addiction Facts

  • It isn't uncommon for long-term chronic heroin users to experience persistent withdrawal symptoms for several months when coming off of the drug.
  • Serious side effects as a result of methamphetamine use which could be life threatening can include convulsions, dangerously high body temperature, stroke, cardiac arrhythmia, stomach cramps and shaking.
  • When abused, prescription stimulants can increase brain dopamine in a manner that is similar to other drugs of abuse such as methamphetamine, which in turn raises the risk of addiction.

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.

Drug Treatment Help Request

Fill out the form below and a counselor will get back with you to help you locate a drug addiction treatment program.

100% Confidential.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services with regards to intensity of care, since the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to be in a treatment facility while receiving rehabilitation services. While this might seem ideal it might not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than lots of people in rehab need to have a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use problems are what are recognized in the field of drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders when it's in rehabilitation in order to find resolution due to the fact one often triggers the other. Fortunately, there are numerous drug rehabilitation facilities who can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face to be able to not only become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not wish to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of drug abuse rehabilitation will very often require services beyond what a traditional drug rehab center will be able to provide. Due to the fact comprehensive healthcare solutions will often be a key part of the physical recovery process for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who more than likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their addiction, it is crucial that these clients get the medical care necessary together with any rehabilitation services for his or her drug abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is important that gays and lesbians receive excellent rehab services in a rehab environment which can be discreet and with rehabilitation specialists available to them who understand the distinctive challenges that they can have to deal with in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered because of the challenges they face because of their sexual preference, a program which will help them handle these issues and give them the peace of mind they may have lacked prior to arriving in rehab can be a crucial part of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with substance abuse could possibly have distinctive challenges they have to conquer while in rehab, which rehabilitation professionals within the center they elect to be a part of have to be keen of to ensure that a full recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to select a program that is used to helping seniors and older adults tackle the distinctive life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which may include a wider spectrum of services including medical treatment and the like.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into treatment due to a court order to satisfy a part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol rehab often receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when being cooperative with drug rehabilitation specifications enforced with them in sentencing specifically naturally when successfully completing an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility.

Native American Or Alaska Native Languages

Native Americans and Alaska Natives in many cases have a problem with alcoholism and other drug abuse problems at higher rates than other portions of the population. The challenge is treating Native Americans and Alaska Natives in a facility which offers treatment using their languages, so that they can be understood and also have counselors accessible that they can talk freely with. While these types of rehab facilities are few in number, there are centers available which provide treatment solutions using the language of Native Americans and Alaska Natives will almost certainly provide much better results for these clients.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of rehab or will only cover part of it. In these situations, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can select whichever facility they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many men and women face. In addition, rehabilitation centers will usually provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive treatment at alcohol and drug treatment facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehab when the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in setting up the individual's rehab strategy. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being exactly like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered through 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 forms of insurance or self payment aren't an option. If a person doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could be eligible for state insurance, they can check with their Social Services office within their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but usually only in the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some type of drug rehabilitation service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug treatment centers. Individuals might have to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment facility that's inside their network of providers and there could be other restrictions such as the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a quality center they prefer and speak with a rehab counselor to find out if their insurance covers it.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance possibility offered by numerous drug and alcohol rehab centers in an effort to help individuals pay for treatment where this may not have been doable originally. By way of example, one client's fee for rehab could possibly be different and another individual whose finances are better making them better able to spend the money for full price of rehab. Registrars take into account additional factors apart from income including amount of dependents to ascertain the ultimate cost using the sliding scale.

  • Genesis Recovery Services LLC
    Genesis Recovery Services LLC is located at:

    5 North 3rd Avenue West
    Duluth, MN. 55802

    If you would like to contact Genesis Recovery Services LLC, you can reach them at 218-722-2368.

    Genesis Recovery Services LLC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Native American Or Alaska Native Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)