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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Animal studies indicate that animals will work more persistently at pressing a bar for cocaine than for any other drug, including opiates. In one example, one monkey test subject pressed the bar 12,800 times until it got a single dose of cocaine. If the animal survives in such studies, it will return to the task of obtaining more cocaine.
  • There is concern among pediatricians that using prescription stimulants on children may affect their development, and it is still unknown how these drugs biologically affect the developing brain.
  • Fentanyl oral lozenges and injectables are also commonly diverted and abused.

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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Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are accessible to anybody that should be safely managed through detoxification services when heavily addicted to drugs and alcohol, or who wants a broader spectrum of care such as someone who is dealing with a dual diagnosis so also needs mental health services as part of their rehabilitation process. You'll find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services available.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance won't cover the entire cost of treatment or will only pay for part of it. In these situations, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals actually have a much more leverage simply because they can select whichever center they want without the restrictions from health insurers that so many men and women face. Likewise, rehab facilities will usually provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain treatment programs accept Medicaid when the individual is not able to self pay or present some other form of private medical health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehab inside a limited amount of facilities, and in such cases individuals may want to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they can to pay for a more quality treatment program that will get better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the facility is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help out with establishing the individual's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being paid for through Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some type of alcohol and drug rehab service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment programs. Individuals could have to take part in a drug treatment facility that is in their network of providers and there might be other limitations like how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can select a good program they like and consult with a treatment specialist to determine if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular drug abuse rehabilitation services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs in addition to 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 consultant. There might be some limitations regarding how much time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehab is permitted, and every one of these questions can be answered before you start treatment so that it's clear how long and individual can stay in the rehab program of choice.

  • Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
    Medstar Union Memorial Hospital is located at:

    201 East University Parkway
    Baltimore, MD. 21218

    If you would like to contact Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, you can reach them at 410-554-2193.

    Medstar Union Memorial Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)

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