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Drug Addiction Facts

  • In 2008 cocaine was involved in 482,188 of the nearly 2 million visits to emergency departments for drug misuse or abuse.
  • Individuals who combine codeine with other substances such as alcohol, cocaine, amphetamines, methylphenidate, benzodiazapines, barbiturates, and other medications are at higher risk of codeine overdose and the resulting consequences.
  • A driver who is under the influence of marijuana loses the ability to "track" (stay in lane) through curves, to brake quickly, and to maintain speed and the proper distance between cars is affected.

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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Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the bottom end of the spectrum of treatment services in terms of intensity of care, for the reason that individual can keep their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to be in a treatment facility while undergoing rehab services. While this may seem ideal it may not provide the much needed change of environment than many individuals in recovery require 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 known in the field of drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must tackle both disorders while in treatment in order to find resolution because one usually triggers the other. Fortunately, there are numerous alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities who are able to specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face so that they can not just become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never wish to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with substance abuse could have distinctive challenges they have to conquer while in rehabilitation, which rehabilitation professionals in the center they elect to be a part of must be keen of in order that a complete recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to decide on a program that's accustomed to helping seniors and older adults address the distinctive life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which can include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical treatment and the like.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be prone to alcoholism and substance abuse as a result of problems that their impairment impose on them. While discovery of this problem is often difficult among the hearing impaired, you'll find ASL along with other assistance services designed for them when substance abuse rehab is necessary. Besides ASL, such services can include assistive listening equipment and captioned video resources to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are obtaining the support they require in alcohol and drug treatment.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol treatment facilities have the staff or wherewithal to cater to the requirements of Spanish speaking clientele, but luckily there are more and more centers that can do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than any other time. Counselling, study info and so on are now frequently obtainable in Spanish in both long and short terms facilities which deliver inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is also available nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance won't pay for the total cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a drawback but individuals in fact have a much more leverage simply because they can choose whichever facility they would like without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many men and women face. Likewise, treatment facilities will frequently provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation programs accept Medicaid when the individual is unable to self pay or present any other type of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehab within a limited amount of facilities, and in this instance individuals may wish to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they can to cover a more quality rehabilitation program that will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at drug 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 assist in setting up the person's rehab plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being similar to any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of drug and alcohol treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment are not an option. If a person doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might be eligible for state insurance, they can talk with their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but typically only within the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some sort of drug rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug treatment centers. Individuals could have to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment center that is in their network of providers and there might be other limitations including the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a good center they like and consult with a rehab specialist to ascertain if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular substance abuse treatment solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs and also partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There might be some limitations as to how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehab is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered before beginning rehab so that it is clear how long and individual can remain in the rehabilitation program of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance option made available from numerous alcohol and drug treatment programs to help help clients pay for rehab where this may not have been doable initially. For instance, one client's fee for rehab could possibly be different and less than somebody else whose finances are better making them more prepared to pay the full price of treatment. Registrars consider additional factors aside from income including amount of dependents to determine the ultimate cost using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug and alcohol treatment centers provide payment assistance to help individuals who might possibly not have enough resources to self pay for rehabilitation or whose medical insurance won't provide coverage or total coverage for his or her stay. For instance, Sometimes insurance only covers a short-term facility when in reality a long-term program will be the more suitable choice. To determine what payment assistance can be available, say for example a sliding fee scale, talk with the program for details.

  • Gratiot County Community
    Gratiot County Community is located at:

    608 Wright Avenue
    Alma, MI. 48801

    If you would like to contact Gratiot County Community, you can reach them at 989-463-4971.

    Gratiot County Community offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)