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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Ecstasy causes many of its effects by releasing large amounts of the brain's reward chemical serotonin, after which the brain becomes significantly depleted of this important chemical which then causes negative behavioral aftereffects that users often experience for several days after taking the drug.
  • Recent studies indicate that Ecstasy use significantly raises the user's risk for negative familial and societal impacts.
  • Codeine and is often added as an ingredient in cough syrups and tablets, and while in most countries it is available only with a prescription, it is available in some countries over the counter.

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 services are on the low end of the spectrum of treatment services in terms of intensity of care, as the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of needing to remain in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing rehabilitation services. While this may appear ideal it might not provide the much needed change of surroundings than many people in treatment require to have a productive rehab.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with substance abuse might have distinctive challenges they must overcome when in treatment, which rehab specialists within the facility they elect to be a part of must be keen of in order that a full recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to decide on a rehab that's used to helping seniors and older adults tackle the unique life and drug abuse issues that these clients face which might include a wider spectrum of services including health care and the like.

Other Languages

In every city in America there is someone experiencing 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 that their needs may be catered to properly while in rehabilitation. Fortunately, there are many drug rehab facilities which have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make drug treatment the very best experience possible for anyone. Simply discover a top quality drug treatment facility and find out if it is possible to receive treatment in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance isn't going to cover the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only cover some of it. In these cases, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals really have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever facility they want without the limitations from health insurers that so many men and women encounter. Likewise, treatment programs will usually provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation programs will take Medicaid when the individual cannot self pay or present some other kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term treatment within a limited amount of programs, and in this case individuals may wish to explore the self pay option and come up with up any resources they're able to to pay for a more quality rehab facility which will produce better results, such as a long-term residential drug rehabilitation center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at drug rehabilitation programs which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in setting up the person's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being similar to any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of drug and alcohol rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't a possibility. If 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 ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but typically only inside the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some kind of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation centers. Individuals might have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab program that is within their network of providers and there can be other limitations for example how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a good program they like and meet with a rehabilitation counselor to ascertain if their insurance will take care of it.

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

    1430 Main Street
    Waltham, MA. 2451

    If you would like to contact Jewish Family and Childrens Services, you can reach them at 781-647-5327.

    Jewish Family and Childrens Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance