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Drug Addiction Facts

  • The increased levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine caused by prescription stimulants use may in turn cause suppression of growth hormone secretion and directly affect height development in children.
  • In 2008 cocaine was involved in 482,188 of the nearly 2 million visits to emergency departments for drug misuse or abuse.
  • Ecstasy users can become dehydrated through vigorous activity in a hot environment, and experience dangerous overheating coupled with the fact that Ecstasy can interfere with the body's ability to regulate its temperature. This can cause a dangerous condition called hyperthermia.

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 a number of settings with various rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the varying needs of clients with any kind of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being covered by many insurance companies, there's no need to put off getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who wants it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment solutions in terms of intensity of care, for the reason that individual will be able to maintain their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of having to remain in a rehabilitation program while undergoing rehabilitation services. While this may seem perfect it will not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than many people in rehabilitation need to have a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues are what are recognized in the field of drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders while in rehab to find resolution due to the fact one usually triggers the other. Fortunately, there are several drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities who can specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face in order to not only become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who may need substance abuse treatment will very often need services beyond what a traditional drug treatment center can provide. Because extensive medical solutions will often be a vital aspect of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their addiction, it is essential that these clients have the medical care required in conjunction with any rehab services for their substance abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians acquire excellent treatment solutions in a treatment setting which can be discreet and with rehabilitation professionals at their disposal who comprehend the distinctive problems that 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 rehab that can help them handle these issues and give them the confidence that they've lacked before arriving in treatment can be quite a crucial aspect of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with substance abuse could possibly have unique obstacles they must conquer while in treatment, which rehabilitation professionals within the facility they opt to be a part of should be keen of so that a complete recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to choose a program that is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults handle the unique life and drug use problems that these clients face which may include a wider spectrum of services including health care and the like.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women don't just require assistance from a quality rehab for their own health and wellbeing but in addition for the wellbeing unborn child or for the little one they've given birth to who should be properly taken care of as they become rehabilitated and as a result able to be a much better mother. Treatment possibilities exist which provide them along with their child with sufficient healthcare services while making certain they obtain the rehab they might require to become abstinent and be able to stay that way to become the very best mother they can be.

Women

Women require quality treatment in rehab but can also require special awareness of the unique issues they face because of gender. Women and men not just face varying and unique problems in daily life due to gender, but additionally may abuse alcohol and drugs for completely different reasons. alcohol and drug treatment programs which focus on women and the specific and unique needs that women face can help enormously on a women's road to permanent abstinence and a higher standard of living.

Men

Just as women and men encounter varying and different challenges in daily life which can be specific to their gender, men and women could also encounter distinctive challenges in treatment that are gender specific, and that's why a center specifically designed with these special needs and challenges at heart can be very helpful for someone searching for an effective rehab solution.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of rehab or will only cover some of it. In these situations, it may appear like a drawback but people actually have a much more leverage because they can choose whichever center they want without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many people encounter. In addition, treatment centers will usually offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehab centers will take Medicaid when the individual cannot self pay or present some other form of private health insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of programs, and in such cases individuals might want to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they're able to to fund a more quality treatment facility that will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug and alcohol treatment facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at drug and alcohol rehab centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help in setting up the individual's rehab plan. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being similar to any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being covered 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 rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't an option. If someone doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they may qualify for state insurance, they can check with their Social Services office within their area to determine if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually only inside the state which offers the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some form of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug treatment centers. Individuals could possibly have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab facility which is within their network of providers and there may be other limitations such as just how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick a good program they like and speak with a treatment counselor to find out if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain drug abuse treatment solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities and also partial hospitalization are 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 can be some limitations as to the length of time a stay in inpatient drug rehabilitation is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered before beginning rehab so that it is clear just how long and individual can stay in the rehabilitation facility of preference.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance possibility provided by numerous drug rehab facilities in order to help individuals afford rehabilitation where this might not have been possible originally. By way of example, one client's fee for rehab may be different and less than somebody else whose financial situation is better which makes them better able to spend the money for full expense of treatment. Registrars take into consideration variables aside from income including number of dependents to ascertain the final cost and using the sliding scale.

  • Laurie LaViolette LCSW CCS
    Laurie LaViolette LCSW CCS is located at:

    75 State Street
    Ellsworth, ME. 4605

    If you would like to contact Laurie LaViolette LCSW CCS, you can reach them at 207-667-9101.

    Laurie LaViolette LCSW CCS offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, 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), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)