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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Most major metropolitan areas have inpatient drug rehabilitation centers within a short distance, though few are within the urban limits.
  • Ecstasy is not a "fun" party drug which is as benign as some would think, and often results in the same physical effects as other stimulants, such as cocaine and amphetamines including increases in heart rate and blood pressure.
  • Studies have found that approximately 4 to 14% of drivers who sustained injury or death in traffic accidents tested positive for THC, the active ingredient in marijuana.

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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Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues are what are known in the field of alcohol and drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must address both disorders when it's in rehab to find resolution because one often exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are numerous alcohol and drug treatment centers that can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face to enable them to not just become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never consider it wise to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance won't cover the total cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for part of it. In these cases, it may appear like a drawback but people really have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can select whichever center they would like without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many people face. Likewise, rehabilitation programs will frequently offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation programs will take Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present another type of private medical insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term rehab inside a limited amount of programs, and in cases like this individuals may wish to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they're able to to pay for a more quality rehabilitation center which will produce better results, like a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation center.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some kind of drug and alcohol rehab service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab facilities. Individuals could have to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center that's within their network of providers and there may be other restrictions including how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can select an excellent center they prefer and consult with a treatment counselor to find out if their insurance will take care of it.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug rehabilitation programs provide payment assistance to help clients who might not have adequate funds to self pay for treatment or whose health insurance won't supply coverage or full coverage for their stay. For example, Occasionally insurance only covers a short-term center when in fact a long-term facility will likely be the more appropriate option. To see what payment assistance may be offered, like a sliding fee scale, talk with the center for particulars.

  • Good Shepherd Services
    Good Shepherd Services is located at:

    4100 Maple Avenue
    Halethorpe, MD. 21227

    If you would like to contact Good Shepherd Services, you can reach them at 410-247-2770 x255.

    Good Shepherd Services offers the following treatment services: Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)