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Drug Addiction Facts

  • There were 10,220 Ecstasy related emergency department visits in 2004 and 17,865 such visits in 2008, representing a 74.8 percent increase.
  • Crack cocaine's side effects also include something that is commonly known as "crack lung", the symptoms of which include severe chest pains, breathing problems, and an extremely high body temperature which can result in respiratory failure and even death.
  • Once Ecstasy is consumed it takes only about 15 minutes for the drug to enter the bloodstream and reach the brain, and one "hit" of Ecstasy can last for 3 to 6 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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Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehab solutions regarding intensity of care, since the individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of having to remain in a treatment center while receiving rehabilitation services. Even though this might seem ideal it might not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than lots of people in rehabilitation have to have to experience a successful rehab.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehab due to a court ruling in order to meet part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug rehab often receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when cooperating with alcohol and drug rehabilitation specifications enforced with them in sentencing especially naturally when successfully graduating a drug rehabilitation center.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of rehab or will only cover part of it. In these cases, it may seem like a drawback but people really have a great deal of leverage because they can choose whichever program they want without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many people face. In addition, rehabilitation facilities will usually offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain rehab centers accept Medicaid when the individual cannot self pay or present some other form of private health insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of centers, and in cases like this individuals may want to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they can to pay for a more quality rehabilitation center that will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential drug rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at drug and alcohol rehab centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must assist in setting up the individual's rehab plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being just like any other type 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 can be used to cover the costs of drug and alcohol rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't a possibility. If a person does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office within their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but usually only in the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans generally cover some kind of drug treatment service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab facilities. Individuals could have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab facility that's in their network of providers and there might be other limitations including just how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose a good program they like and meet with a treatment specialist to determine if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the price of certain substance abuse rehab solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs and also partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some limitations as to how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehab is permitted, and all of these questions can be answered before beginning treatment so that it is clear how long and individual can stay in the rehabilitation center of preference.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance option made available from a variety of drug and alcohol treatment facilities in order to help clients pay for rehab where this might not have been doable initially. For instance, one client's fee for rehab could be different and lower than another person whose financial situation is better making them better able to pay for the full expense of rehabilitation. Registrars consider additional circumstances besides income including amount of dependents to ascertain the ultimate cost using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug rehabilitation centers offer payment assistance to help clients who might not have adequate money to self pay for rehabilitation or whose medical insurance won't supply coverage or full coverage for their stay. By way of example, Sometimes insurance only covers a short-term facility when in reality a long-term program will likely be the more ideal choice. To find out what payment assistance can be offered, like a sliding fee scale, consult the program for details.

  • Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
    Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is located at:

    507 22nd Avenue East
    Alexandria, MN. 56308

    If you would like to contact Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, you can reach them at 320-762-5124.

    Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Criminal Justice Clients
    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), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)