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Drug Addiction Facts

  • "Doctor-shopping" is one method that is commonly used among codeine addicts to get more of the drug, and a codeine addict will go from doctor to doctor complaining of this or that ailment in an attempt to get more prescriptions for opiate narcotics such as codeine.
  • An average of 11 people die from heroin overdoses each week in Ohio.
  • Studies indicate that Ecstasy that 70?80% of ecstasy users displaying significantly impaired memory.

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 rehab services with regards to level of care, because the individual is able to keep their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to remain in a rehabilitation program while receiving rehab services. Even if this might seem perfect it might not provide the much needed change of environment than many people in recovery need to experience a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse problems are what are recognized in the field of drug and alcohol rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders when it's in rehabilitation to find resolution simply because one often triggers the other. Luckily, there are lots of alcohol and drug rehab centers that can specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face to enable them to not merely become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehabilitation due to a court order to fulfill part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug rehab often receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when being cooperative with drug and alcohol rehab specifications enforced with them as part of sentencing especially naturally when successfully graduating a drug and alcohol treatment center.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance won't cover the total cost of treatment or will only cover some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a drawback but people really have a much more leverage due to the fact they can choose whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many people encounter. Likewise, treatment programs will often provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans generally cover some sort of drug rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. Individuals may have to take part in a drug treatment center which is inside their network of providers and there might be other limitations for example the length of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose a good program they prefer and consult with a rehab counselor to ascertain if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the price of particular substance abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs in addition to partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There could be some restrictions regarding how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered before you start treatment so that it's clear the length of time and individual can remain in the rehabilitation facility of choice.

  • John J Pershing VAMC
    John J Pershing VAMC is located at:

    1500 North Westwood Boulevard
    Poplar Bluff, MO. 63901

    If you would like to contact John J Pershing VAMC, you can reach them at 573-686-4151.

    John J Pershing VAMC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)