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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Major heroin withdrawal symptoms typically peak between 48 and 72 hours after the last dose has been administered, and wane after about a week.
  • As of 2011, about 30% of 10th grade students had used marijuana in the past year.
  • Cocaine use can trigger chaotic heart rhythms, called ventricular fibrillation, the physical symptoms of which may include chest pain, nausea, blurred vision, fever, muscle spasms, convulsions and coma.

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 can be obtained in many different settings along with different rehab lengths and plans to accommodate the varying needs of clients with any type of and amount of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential programs now being included in many insurance plans, there is no need to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who needs it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs and alcohol is really a course of action which can be made considerably more manageable and safely overseen when in a proper detoxification or alcohol and drug treatment facility. Often detoxification isn't risk-free, and even with the very best of intentions individuals who proceed through detoxification independently so that they can get sober may very well be putting their health as well as their lives in danger. It is always advisable to look for detoxification services in a professional program to avoid such dangers as well as have a smooth transition from detoxification to treatment in a top quality drug rehabilitation facility.

Methadone Detoxification

It isn't unusual for those who use methadone as an approach to heroin or prescription opioid addiction to find that they are now hooked on methadone. To get off of methadone can be very tough, because withdrawal symptoms are typically a whole lot worse compared to those that one experiences from heroin. Methadone detoxification can take place in a detox facility however where these symptoms can be made more manageable therefore there's less chance of relapse so the individual could very well be off of all drugs forever.

Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are accessible to anyone who must be safely managed through detoxification services when intensely dependent to drugs, or who requires a broader spectrum of care such as someone who is dealing with a dual diagnosis so also needs mental health solutions as part of their rehabilitation procedure. There are both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services available.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't cover the entire cost of treatment or will only cover part of it. In these cases, it may seem like a drawback but individuals in fact have a much more leverage simply because they can choose whichever facility they want without the limitations from health insurers that so many men and women encounter. Likewise, rehab programs will often provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation facilities will take Medicaid in the event the individual is not able to self pay or present some other form of private health insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation in a limited amount of programs, and in this instance individuals might want to explore the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they're able to to fund 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 treatment at drug rehab centers which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help out with setting up the individual's treatment strategy. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being similar to any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being paid for through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the expense of drug rehab if other forms of insurance or self payment are not an option. When someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might qualify for state insurance, they should seek advice from their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually only inside 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 type of drug and alcohol rehab service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug rehab programs. Individuals might have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab program that's within their network of providers and there may be other restrictions for example the length of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent facility they prefer and meet with a rehab counselor to determine if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain substance abuse rehab solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers as well as partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There may be some restrictions regarding how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol treatment is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered before you start rehab so that it is clear the length of time and individual can remain in the rehab facility of preference.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance option offered by numerous alcohol and drug treatment programs to help help clients pay for treatment where this might not have been possible initially. As an example, one client's fee for treatment could be different and lower than somebody else whose finances are better which makes them better able to pay the full cost of rehabilitation. Registrars take into consideration variables aside from income including number of dependents to determine the ultimate cost and using the sliding scale.

  • Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia
    Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia is located at:

    501 South 54th Street
    Philadelphia, PA. 19143

    If you would like to contact Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia, you can reach them at 215-748-9188.

    Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient
    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)

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