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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Studies indicate that people who are dependent on alcohol are significantly more likely than the general population to use drugs.
  • A new heroin user typically ingests up to 20 mg. of heroin to get high, but an individual who is heavily dependent on heroin may require several hundred mg. of the drug per day.
  • Opioid overdose deaths have increased four-fold in the past decade, and methadone now accounts for nearly a third of opioid of these deaths.

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 bottom end of the spectrum of rehab solutions in terms of intensity of care, since the individual can maintain their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to stay in a rehab center while undergoing rehabilitation services. Although this might seem ideal it may not provide the required change of environment than many individuals in rehabilitation require to experience a productive rehabilitation.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians acquire excellent rehab solutions in a treatment environment which is discreet and with treatment professionals at their disposal who understand the unique problems that they experience in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians may also be triggered because of the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a rehab which will help them handle these issues and give them the peace of mind they may have lacked prior to arriving in rehabilitation could be a crucial part of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug abuse might have distinctive challenges they have to conquer while in rehabilitation, which rehabilitation professionals in the facility they choose to take part in have to be keen of to ensure that a full recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to select a facility that is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults deal with the distinctive life and drug abuse issues that these clients face which may include a wider spectrum of solutions including health care and so on.

Spanish

Not all drug rehabilitation facilities possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clientele, but luckily there are more and more facilities that will do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than in the past. Therapy, study data and the like are actually very often obtainable in Spanish in both short and long terms facilities which provide inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish rehab is also available around the country.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance won't cover the total cost of rehab or will only cover part of it. In these cases, 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 individuals encounter. Likewise, rehabilitation programs will usually offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Medicaid

Some rehab programs will take Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present any other type of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehab inside a limited amount of programs, and in this case individuals may wish to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality rehab facility which will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug rehab center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the program is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in establishing the person's treatment strategy. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being the same as any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being paid for through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of alcohol and drug rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not an option. If someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually only inside the state which offers the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans generally cover some kind of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab facilities. Individuals may have to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment program that's in their network of providers and there might be other restrictions including how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick an excellent center they like and consult with a rehab counselor to ascertain if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expense of particular drug abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers in addition to partial hospitalization are all 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 may be some restrictions about the length of time a stay in inpatient drug rehabilitation is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered before you begin rehabilitation so that it's clear the length of time and individual can remain in the treatment center of choice.

  • Mental Health Resources
    Mental Health Resources is located at:

    402 Gammon Place
    Madison, WI. 53719

    If you would like to contact Mental Health Resources, you can reach them at 608-833-9770 x1.

    Mental Health Resources offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)