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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Codeine withdrawal symptoms are similar to those experienced in heroin withdrawal, and typically start within 12-24 hours after the last dose and generally wean away within a week.
  • Fentanyl use has been known to cause aphasia, which is a sudden inability to speak or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage.
  • Cocaine is generally not taken by mouth for recreational purposes and it has been known to cause toxic reactions, including death, in people who swallow it to avoid police detection or border authorities.

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 solutions regarding intensity of care, as the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of having to remain in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing rehabilitation services. While this may appear ideal it may not provide the required change of environment than many individuals in treatment need to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who need substance abuse rehab will very often need solutions beyond what a standard drug and alcohol rehabilitation center can provide. Due to the fact extensive healthcare services in many cases are a key part of the physical recovery process for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who most likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their habit, it is important that these clients receive the medical care necessary together with any treatment solutions for substance abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians obtain quality rehab services within a rehab setting that is discreet and with rehabilitation professionals at their disposal who understand the unique problems which they have to deal with in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians might be triggered because of the challenges they face because of their sexual preference, a program which will help them resolve these problems and give them the confidence they may have lacked prior to arriving in treatment can be a crucial part of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug treatment facilities possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clientele, but fortunately there are more and more programs that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than previously. Therapy, study data and the like are actually very often accessible in Spanish in both short and long terms programs which provide inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is available too nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance won't cover the total cost of rehabilitation or will only cover part of it. In these instances, it may appear like a drawback but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage simply because they can select whichever program they would like without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many people encounter. In addition, rehab facilities will usually provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some rehab centers accept Medicaid when the individual is unable to self pay or present another kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of centers, and in such cases individuals may wish to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they are able to to cover a more quality treatment facility which will get better results, say for example a long-term residential drug rehab center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab when the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help in establishing the individual's rehab plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being just like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment 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 expense of alcohol and drug rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not an option. If someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may qualify for state insurance, they should check with their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but typically only within the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some sort of drug treatment service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab centers. Individuals could have to take part in a drug rehab center that's within their network of providers and there might be other restrictions for example just how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent facility they like and consult with a rehab counselor to ascertain if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain substance abuse rehab solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities along with 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 representative. There might be some restrictions about the length of time a stay in inpatient drug rehabilitation is allowed, and every one of these questions can be answered before you start rehabilitation so that it is clear how much time and individual can stay in the rehabilitation facility of choice.

  • Life Strategies Counseling Inc
    Life Strategies Counseling Inc is located at:

    5918 Lee Avenue
    Little Rock, AR. 72205

    If you would like to contact Life Strategies Counseling Inc, you can reach them at 501-663-2199.

    Life Strategies Counseling Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)