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Drug Addiction Facts

  • The codeine concoction "Purple Drank", made popular by the hip hop community, has resulted in the deaths of several prominent users.
  • Methadone accounts for only 2 percent of painkiller prescriptions in the United State, yet it is responsible for more than 30 percent of prescription painkiller overdose deaths.
  • Inpatient substance treatment centers are treatment places where addicts move to the facility while they are undergoing treatment.

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 several settings and with various rehabilitation lengths and plans to accommodate the various demands of clients with any kind of and amount of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential programs now being included in many insurance companies, there is no need to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who wants it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehab services regarding level of care, because the individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of needing to remain in a rehabilitation program while undergoing rehabilitation services. Even though this may seem perfect it will not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than many individuals in recovery need to experience a successful rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents get involved in any kind of substance abuse, it is crucial that they acquire top quality care to stop the situation in its tracks so that it doesn't get any worse and maybe put their future in jeopardy. Due to the fact adolescent substance abuse which continues often continues into one's adult life, mothers and fathers must stay vigilant and get their adolescent rehab the moment an issue is noticed in a facility which addresses adolescent substance abuse. A lot of facilities which deal with adolescents supply both inpatient and residential treatment, which has been shown to be the most beneficial environments for rehabilitation clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues are what are recognized in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders whilst in treatment in order to find resolution due to the fact one usually exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are many alcohol and drug treatment facilities who are able to specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face so that they can not simply become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not consider it wise to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

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 treatment center can deliver. Simply because comprehensive medical services in many cases are an important aspect of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who more than likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their addiction, it is essential that these clients get the health care required along with any rehab solutions for substance abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians receive quality treatment solutions in a treatment setting that's discreet and with rehab professionals at their disposal who comprehend the unique challenges that they can have to deal with in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered by the problems they face due to their sexual preference, a rehab which can help them handle these issues and give them the confidence they may have lacked before arriving in treatment could be a crucial part of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women don't just require assistance from a high quality rehabilitation for their own health and wellbeing but in addition the wellbeing unborn child or for the child they've delivered who must be appropriately taken care of while they become rehabbed and as a result able to be a better mother. Rehab opportunities exist which provide them as well as their child with sufficient wellness services whilst ensuring they obtain the rehab they require to become abstinent and be able to stay that way in order to be the very best mother they can be.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into treatment due to a court order to satisfy a part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol treatment often receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when being cooperative with drug and alcohol treatment requirements enforced on them as part of sentencing and particularly naturally when successfully graduating a drug and alcohol rehab program.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be prone to alcoholism and drug abuse due to the challenges that their impairment impose on them. While detection of this problem can be hard among the hearing impaired, there are ASL along with other assistance services readily available for them when drug abuse rehab is required. Besides ASL, such services may include assistive listening tools and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are receiving the support they require in alcohol and drug rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance won't pay for the total cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for part of it. In these cases, it may appear like a disadvantage but people in fact have a much more leverage due to the fact they can choose whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurers that so many individuals encounter. Likewise, treatment centers will frequently provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain rehab facilities accept Medicaid if the individual is not able to self pay or present another kind of private health insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term rehab in a limited amount of centers, and in this instance individuals may wish to investigate the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they can to cover a more quality rehabilitation program that will get better results, say for example a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at drug treatment centers which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must assist in setting up the person's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient solutions are covered through 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 can be used to cover the expense of drug and alcohol treatment if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not an option. When someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they could qualify for state insurance, they can seek advice from their Social Services office within their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but generally only in the state which offers the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans generally cover some kind of drug rehab service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab centers. Individuals could have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center that is within their network of providers and there can be other limitations like the length of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can pick an excellent program they like and speak with a rehab specialist to ascertain if their insurance covers it.

  • MGH Addiction Recover Managment Servs
    MGH Addiction Recover Managment Servs is located at:

    151 Merrimas Street
    Boston, MA. 2114

    If you would like to contact MGH Addiction Recover Managment Servs, you can reach them at 617-643-4699.

    MGH Addiction Recover Managment Servs offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance