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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Marijuana, alcohol and cocaine were the most common drugs co-involved in Ecstasy related emergency department visits in 2008, with marijuana being involved in 38.2%, alcohol being involved in 38.1%, and cocaine being involved in 31.8%.
  • The most common method of treatment, in an inpatient treatment, is a therapeutic community, involving the staff and other individuals, focusing on helping the person identify the sources and conditions that lead to substance abuse.
  • Meth causes a more than 3-fold release of dopamine in the brain when compared to cocaine.

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 low end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services with regards to intensity of care, as the individual can keep their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to be in a rehabilitation center while undergoing rehabilitation services. Although this may seem ideal it might not provide the much needed change of surroundings than lots of people in rehabilitation need to have a productive rehab.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug use might have unique challenges they have to conquer during rehabilitation, which treatment specialists in the program they opt to be a part of should be keen of so that a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to decide on a facility which is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which may include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical care and so on.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and drug abuse due to the challenges that their impairment impose on them. While detection of the issue can sometimes be difficult among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL along with other assistance services readily available for them when substance abuse treatment is required. Apart from ASL, such services might include assistive listening tools and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired folks are receiving the support they require in drug treatment.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol treatment centers have the staff or wherewithal to cater to the requirements of Spanish speaking clients, but thankfully there are more and more facilities that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than any other time. Therapy, study information and so on are now very often accessible in Spanish in both long and short terms facilities which provide inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is available too around the country.

Other Languages

In every single city in America there is someone fighting drug abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who may require rehabilitation in whatever language it is that they are fluent in to ensure their needs may be catered to properly when in rehab. Fortunately, there are lots of drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities which have counselors on staff who speak other languages to make alcohol and drug rehab the best experience possible for anyone. Simply look for a quality drug and alcohol rehab facility and inquire if it is possible to receive rehab in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the entire cost of rehab or will only cover some of it. In these situations, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals actually have a great deal of leverage because they can select whichever center they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many men and women encounter. Likewise, treatment facilities will usually offer payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some rehab centers accept Medicaid in the event the individual is not able to self pay or present another kind of private health insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation in a limited amount of facilities, and in this case individuals may wish to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality rehabilitation center that will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at alcohol and drug rehab facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must aid in setting up the person's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being exactly like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of alcohol and drug treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. When someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might be eligible for state insurance, they should seek advice from their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but typically only in the state which offers the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some kind of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug treatment facilities. Individuals might have to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment program that is inside their network of providers and there can be other restrictions like how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick a good center they like and speak with a treatment counselor to find out if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular substance abuse rehab services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers along with partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There could be some limitations concerning just how long a stay in inpatient drug rehabilitation is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered before beginning rehabilitation so that it's clear how much time and individual can stay in the rehabilitation program of choice.

  • Jewish Family and Childrens Service
    Jewish Family and Childrens Service is located at:

    5743 Bartlett Street
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15217

    If you would like to contact Jewish Family and Childrens Service, you can reach them at 412-521-3800.

    Jewish Family and Childrens Service offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)