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Drug Addiction Facts

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  • Nearly 25% of individuals who use heroin become dependent on it.
  • 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.

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 rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the varying needs of clients with any sort of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being paid by many insurance companies, you don't have to put off getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who wants it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of rehab services in terms of level of care, as the individual can preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a rehabilitation program while receiving rehabilitation services. Although this might seem ideal it might not provide the much needed change of environment than many individuals in rehabilitation require to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Adolescents

When adolescents get involved in any kind of drug use, it is vital that they receive high quality care to stop the problem in its tracks so that it doesn't get any worse and perhaps jeopardize their future. Due to the fact adolescent drug abuse which continues often carries on into one's adult life, parents must continue to be astute and get their adolescent rehabilitation as soon as a problem is noticed in a facility which handles adolescent drug abuse. Several facilities which treat adolescents supply both inpatient and residential rehabilitation, which has been shown to be the perfect settings for treatment clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders are what are recognized in the field of drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders whilst in rehab in order to find resolution because one typically triggers the other. Luckily, there are numerous drug rehab centers that can specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face to be able to not only become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never wish to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who may need drug abuse rehab will frequently require services beyond what a standard drug treatment program will be able to deliver. Simply because comprehensive healthcare solutions tend to be a vital part of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who more than likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their addiction, it is essential that these clients receive the medical care necessary together with any rehab solutions for their drug abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians obtain quality rehab solutions in a rehab setting which is discreet and has rehabilitation professionals at their disposal who comprehend the unique problems which they have to deal with in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered by the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a facility which will help them handle these problems and give them the peace of mind they may have lacked before arriving in rehabilitation is usually a crucial part of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with drug abuse may have distinctive challenges they have to conquer when in rehab, which treatment professionals in the facility they decide to take part in have to be keen of in order that a full recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to decide on a facility which is used to helping seniors and older adults handle the unique life and drug use issues that these clients face which can include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical treatment and so on.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women don't just need assistance from a high quality treatment for their own health and wellbeing but in addition the wellbeing of their unborn baby or for the little one they have delivered who needs to be properly looked after as they become rehabbed and as a result able to be a much better mother. Treatment opportunities exist which offer them and their child with sufficient healthcare services while also ensuring they receive the rehabilitation they might require to become abstinent and be able to stay this way to be the very best mother they can be.

Women

Women have to have quality rehabilitation in rehab but can also need particular attention to the unique challenges they face for their gender. Women and men not just face varying and unique problems in everyday life as a consequence of gender, but in addition may abuse drugs and alcohol for completely different reasons. drug rehab programs which cater to women and the specific and unique needs that women face often helps enormously on a women's road to long term sobriety and a higher quality of life.

Men

Just as women and men encounter varying and unique challenges in daily life which are specific to their gender, men and women could also encounter distinctive challenges in rehabilitation which are gender specific, which is why a program specifically designed with these special needs and obstacles at heart can be extremely ideal for someone seeking a powerful rehabilitation option.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these instances, it may appear like a drawback but people really have a much more leverage due to the fact they can choose whichever program they would like without the restrictions from health insurers that so many individuals encounter. Likewise, treatment centers will usually provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some treatment facilities accept Medicaid if the individual cannot self pay or present some other form of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of facilities, and in this case individuals might want to investigate the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they can to pay for a more quality rehab center which will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at drug treatment programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the program is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help in setting up the individual's rehab plan. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being the same as 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 may be used to cover the expense of alcohol and drug rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't a possibility. If someone does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could qualify for state insurance, they should seek advice from their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but usually only in the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans generally cover some kind of alcohol and drug treatment service ranging from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment centers. Individuals could possibly have to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center that's inside their network of providers and there might be other restrictions for example the length of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can pick a good facility they like and speak with a rehabilitation specialist to ascertain if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the costs of certain substance abuse rehab services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs in addition to partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There may be some limitations about how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol treatment is allowed, and every one of these questions will be answered prior to starting rehab so that it is clear how much time and individual can stay in the rehab program of preference.

  • Health Affiliates Maine
    Health Affiliates Maine is located at:

    6 Mines Road
    Blue Hill, ME. 4614

    If you would like to contact Health Affiliates Maine, you can reach them at 207-374-5780.

    Health Affiliates Maine offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)