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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Heroin is frequently available in its powder form which is white in color; the purer the heroin, the whiter it will appear. Less pure powder heroin is a deep tan color.
  • Heroin cravings have sometimes been reported to persist for many years after an individual has stopped using the drug, particularly upon exposure to triggers such as stress or people and things that are associated with drug use. This is why treatment for heroin addiction is so crucial.
  • When used in the treatment of opiate addiction, methadone maintenance suppresses withdrawal symptoms for 24 to 36 hours.

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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Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are available to anyone who needs to be safely managed through detox services when heavily dependent to drugs and/or alcohol, or who requires a better spectrum of care such as someone who is dealing with a dual diagnosis so also needs mental health solutions during their treatment process. You can find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services available.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are what are identified in the field of drug and alcohol rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must address both disorders while in treatment to find resolution due to the fact one often triggers the other. Fortunately, there are many alcohol and drug rehab centers who are able to specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face so that they can not just become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Gays and Lesbians

It is crucial that gays and lesbians receive quality treatment solutions in a rehabilitation environment which is discreet and with treatment professionals available to them who comprehend the unique problems they have to deal with in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians might be triggered by the challenges they face due to their sexual preference, a program which will help them resolve these issues and give them the confidence that they've lacked before arriving in rehab can be a crucial aspect of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug abuse may have distinctive obstacles they must overcome when in treatment, which treatment specialists in the program they elect to take part in should be keen of to ensure a full recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to pick a program that is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults handle the distinctive life and substance abuse issues that these clients face which might include a wider spectrum of solutions including health care and so on.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and drug abuse due to challenges their impairment impose on them. While detection of the issue can be hard among the hearing impaired, you can find ASL along with other assistance services intended for them when substance abuse rehab is needed. Other than ASL, such services may include assistive listening tools and captioned video materials to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired people are obtaining the support they require in alcohol and drug treatment.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't cover the entire cost of rehab or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a drawback but people in fact have a much more leverage because they can choose whichever facility they would like without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many individuals encounter. Likewise, rehabilitation facilities will often provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain rehab facilities accept Medicaid when the individual is not able to self pay or present any other kind of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term treatment within a limited amount of facilities, and in such cases individuals may choose to explore the self pay option and come up with up any resources they are able to to cover a more quality treatment center that will get better results, say for example a long-term residential drug rehabilitation center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at alcohol and drug treatment centers which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in setting up the individual's treatment strategy. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being just like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being paid for through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of drug treatment 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 whether they may qualify for state insurance, they should seek advice from their Social Services office within their area to ascertain if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but usually only in the state which offers the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some sort of drug rehab service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs. Individuals could possibly have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center which is within their network of providers and there may be other limitations like the length of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose a good program they like and consult with a rehabilitation specialist to find out if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular substance abuse treatment services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities along with partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There may be some restrictions regarding how much time a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehab is allowed, and every one of these questions will be answered prior to starting rehabilitation so that it's clear just how long and individual can remain in the rehabilitation program of choice.

  • Lakeland Behavioral Health System
    Lakeland Behavioral Health System is located at:

    440 South Market Avenue
    Springfield, MO. 65806

    If you would like to contact Lakeland Behavioral Health System, you can reach them at 800-432-1210.

    Lakeland Behavioral Health System offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)