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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Inpatient drug/alcohol treatment does not include detox as that usually occurs in a hospital environment, but follows it.
  • It is recommended that anyone who is struggling with addiction to codeine take part in a drug rehab program of at least a 90 day duration which addresses opiate addiction to ensure that they remain off of the drug for good.
  • 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.

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 several settings with different rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the varying demands of clients with any sort of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential programs now being paid by many insurance companies, you don't have to put off getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who desires it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services with regards to intensity of care, as the individual can maintain their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of needing to be in a rehabilitation program while undergoing rehab services. Although this may appear ideal it might not provide the required change of surroundings than many individuals in rehabilitation need to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are what are known in the field of drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must address both disorders when it's in rehabilitation to find resolution due to the fact one usually triggers the other. Luckily, there are many alcohol and drug rehab centers who can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face so that they can not simply become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never consider it wise to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Women

Women have to have high quality rehab in rehab but may also require particular awareness of the unique issues they face for their gender. Men and women not only face varying and unique challenges in daily life as a result of gender, but additionally may abuse drugs and alcohol for very different reasons. drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers which cater to women and the specific and unique needs that women face can help enormously on a women's path to long term abstinence and a higher quality of life.

Men

Just as men and women face varying and different challenges in life that are specific to their gender, women and men might also encounter distinctive challenges in rehab that are gender specific, which is the reason a center specifically designed with these special needs and obstacles in mind can be very ideal for someone seeking an effective treatment option.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol rehab facilities possess the staff or resources to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clients, but thankfully there are more and more programs that can do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than any other time. Counselling, study information and the like are actually very often available in Spanish in both long and short terms facilities which deliver inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is available too nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance won't cover the total cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these instances, it may seem like a disadvantage but people really have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can select whichever program they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many people face. Likewise, rehab programs will frequently offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Some treatment centers accept Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present any other type of private medical insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of centers, and in such cases individuals may wish to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they are able to to cover a more quality rehab facility which will produce better results, such as a long-term residential drug and alcohol treatment program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab when the facility is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in setting up the individual's rehab strategy. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment 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 drug and alcohol rehabilitation if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a choice. When someone does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if 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 fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but usually only within the state which offers the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some form of drug and alcohol treatment service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab facilities. Individuals could have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center which is 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 pick a quality facility they prefer and consult with a treatment specialist to ascertain if their insurance covers it.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance possibility offered by a variety of drug and alcohol treatment centers to help help individuals pay for treatment where this might not have been possible originally. For instance, one client's price for rehabilitation could be different and someone else whose financial situation is better which makes them better able to pay the full expense of rehabilitation. Registrars take into account variables in addition to income including amount of dependents to determine the final cost and using the sliding scale.

  • Metropolitan Center for Mental Health
    Metropolitan Center for Mental Health is located at:

    1090 St. Nicholas Avenue
    New York, NY. 10032

    If you would like to contact Metropolitan Center for Mental Health, you can reach them at 212-543-4445.

    Metropolitan Center for Mental Health offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)

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