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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Marijuana use induces causes the body to produce high levels of an enzyme that converts certain hydrocarbons into a cancer-causing form, which in turn accelerates the changes that result in malignant cells.
  • Emergency room visits involving a prescription stimulant rose from 13,379 in 2005 to 31,244 just five years later, according to the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration. ER visits by those 18-25 nearly quadrupled in that time, to 8,148. The number of visits caused by non-prescribed use of the stimulants rose to half.
  • According to the Center for Disease Control, methadone use is riskier than other prescription painkiller use because levels build up in the body and may interfere with a person's normal heart rhythm or breathing.

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 rehab solutions regarding level of care, for the reason that individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to be in a treatment center while receiving rehab services. While this might seem ideal it might not provide the required change of atmosphere than many people in rehab require to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of rehab or will only cover part of it. In these instances, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals actually have a much more leverage because they can decide on whichever center they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many people face. In addition, rehab centers will often provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Some treatment programs will take Medicaid if the individual is unable to self pay or present some other kind of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term rehab inside a limited amount of programs, and in cases like this individuals may wish to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality treatment facility which will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential drug rehabilitation program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at drug rehab programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must aid in setting up the person's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being the same as 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 treatment if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. When someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might be eligible for state insurance, they can consult their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but usually only in the state which offers the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some form of drug treatment service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug treatment centers. Individuals could have to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment facility that is inside their network of providers and there may be other restrictions including the length of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can select a good program they like and consult with a treatment counselor to determine if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular substance abuse rehab services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers and also partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There might be some restrictions concerning how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation is allowed, and every one of these questions can be answered prior to starting treatment so that it is clear just how long and individual can stay in the rehab center of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance option provided by a variety of drug rehab facilities in an effort to help individuals afford rehab where this may not have been possible originally. As an example, one client's fee for treatment could be different and lower than someone else whose financial situation is better which makes them better able to pay for the full price of treatment. Registrars take into account additional circumstances besides income including number of dependents to determine the final cost using the sliding scale.

  • Lutheran Social Services of SD
    Lutheran Social Services of SD is located at:

    1424 9th Avenue SE
    Watertown, SD. 57201

    If you would like to contact Lutheran Social Services of SD, you can reach them at 605-882-2740.

    Lutheran Social Services of SD offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    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)