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Drug Addiction Facts

  • There is a significant increase in the risk of rape or sexual assault when both the attacker and victim have used alcohol prior to the attack.
  • Codeine is one of the active ingredients found in poppies, however the drug is more often synthesized by pharmaceutical companies and used in medicine to treat pain, cough and mild inflammation.
  • In February 2014, Rhode Island's health department reported an increase in accidental overdose deaths associated with the use of fentanyl. There were 27 overdose deaths in the state in January, 18 in January 2013 and 15 each in January 2012 and 2011. Two additional fatal overdoses have been reported so far this month.

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 many different settings along with different rehab lengths and plans to suit the various demands of clients with any type of and amount of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential centers now being covered by many insurance plans, there's no need to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who desires it.

Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less)

Residential short-term rehab for 30 days or less is an alternative which permits people in rehab to have the very much required change of environment needed to have a chance at remaining abstinent. Residential treatment is the premiere option because individuals can feel comfortable and at home while receiving services. Residential short-term treatment for 30 days or less may not be long enough for particular people with more extreme addiction and dependency problems, and this should at all times be looked into at the end of the 30 days to establish if more extensive rehabilitation is necessary.

Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days)

Residential long-term rehabilitation, which lasts for over 1 month, is an option that provides the commensurate intensity of care and suitable environment for anybody fighting a life threatening addiction and dependency problem. Because individuals will continue to be inside a residential long-term rehabilitation center for approximately 120 days and even longer in some instances, these types of facilities provide all of the amenities needed to help client's feel as relaxed and amenable as it could possibly be while also providing high quality rehabilitation to help them overcome their habit permanently.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with substance abuse could possibly have unique obstacles they have to overcome while in treatment, which treatment professionals within the program they opt to be a part of should be keen of to ensure a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to decide on a program that is familiar with helping seniors and older adults address the distinctive life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which might include a broader spectrum of solutions including health care and so on.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the total cost of treatment or will only pay for part of it. In these instances, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals actually have a much more leverage because they can choose whichever facility they would like without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many men and women face. In addition, rehabilitation facilities will frequently provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance option made available from a variety of drug and alcohol treatment programs to help help clients pay for rehabilitation where this might not have been possible originally. As an example, one client's price for rehabilitation may be different and lower than another individual whose financial situation is better which makes them more prepared to pay the full cost of treatment. Registrars take into consideration other factors aside from income including amount of dependents to ascertain the ultimate cost using the sliding scale.

  • Golden Gate for Seniors
    Golden Gate for Seniors is located at:

    637 South Van Ness Avenue
    San Francisco, CA. 94110

    If you would like to contact Golden Gate for Seniors, you can reach them at 415-626-7553.

    Golden Gate for Seniors offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)

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