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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Individuals in inpatient rehabilitation are kept on a daily therapeutic schedule, and the schedule often changes on a weekly basis.
  • Long-term chronic abuse of codeine may result in stomach bleeding, kidney & liver damage, lowered heart rate and blood pressure, depression, sexual problems, erectile dysfunction and diminished libido.
  • Studies indicate that stress appears to increase the oxidative damage caused by Ecstasy in the brain.

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 treatment services in terms of intensity of care, for the reason that individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of needing to be in a rehab facility while receiving rehab services. While this might appear ideal it will not provide the much needed change of environment than lots of people in rehabilitation have to have to have a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are what are known in the field of drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders whilst in treatment in order to find resolution simply because one typically exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are several drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities who can specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face so that they can not just become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never want to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of drug abuse rehabilitation will often need solutions beyond what a standard drug and alcohol treatment program will be able to deliver. Due to the fact extensive healthcare solutions will often be a vital part of the physical recovery process for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their habit, it is vital that these clients have the medical treatment necessary together with any treatment services for their substance abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is important that gays and lesbians obtain excellent treatment solutions in a rehabilitation environment that is discreet and has rehabilitation professionals at their disposal who understand the distinctive problems they experience in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered because of the problems they face due to their sexual preference, a facility which can help them handle these problems and give them the confidence they may have lacked before arriving in rehab is usually a crucial part of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug abuse may have unique obstacles they must overcome during rehabilitation, which rehab professionals in the center they elect to be a part of must be keen of to ensure a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to choose a center that is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults handle the unique life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which can include a wider spectrum of solutions including health care and so on.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be predisposed to alcoholism and drug abuse because of the challenges their impairment impose on them. While discovery of this problem can sometimes be difficult among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL as well as other assistance services designed for them when drug abuse treatment is necessary. Other than ASL, such services might include assistive listening tools and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are receiving the help they need in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug rehab facilities possess the staff or resources to focus on the needs of Spanish speaking clientele, but fortunately there are more and more programs that will do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than any other time. Therapy, study information and stuff like that are now frequently accessible in Spanish in both short and long terms facilities which deliver inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish treatment is available too around the country.

Other Languages

In each and every city in America there's someone struggling with drug abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might require rehabilitation in whichever language it is they are fluent in to ensure that their needs can be catered to properly during rehab. Fortunately, there are lots of alcohol and drug treatment centers who have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make alcohol and drug rehab the very best experience possible for anyone. Simply discover a quality alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility and inquire if it is feasible to receive treatment in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance won't cover the total cost of rehab or will only pay for part of it. In these situations, it may appear like a disadvantage but people in fact have a great deal of leverage because they can select whichever center they want without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many people encounter. Likewise, treatment facilities will often offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some form of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment centers. Individuals could have to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment facility which is inside their network of providers and there may be other limitations including the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can select a quality facility they like and speak with a rehabilitation specialist to determine if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of certain substance abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs and also partial hospitalization are all 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 might be some limitations about the length of time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation is permitted, and all of these questions can be answered before you begin treatment so that it's clear how much time and individual can remain in the rehabilitation program of preference.

  • Lexington VAMC
    Lexington VAMC is located at:

    2250 Leestown Road
    Lexington, KY. 40511

    If you would like to contact Lexington VAMC, you can reach them at 859-233-4511.

    Lexington VAMC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)