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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Methamphetamine is an extremely addictive stimulant drug most popularly known as meth, ice, and crystal.
  • Globally, the harmful use of alcohol results in 2.5 million deaths each year.
  • One third of marijuana treatment admissions in the nation are less than 17 years old.

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 needs to be safely managed through detoxification services when seriously dependent to drugs, or who requires a broader spectrum of care such as somebody who has a dual diagnosis and also needs mental health solutions as part of their treatment process. There are both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services available.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehab services regarding level of care, for the reason that individual can preserve their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to remain in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing rehabilitation services. Even though this may seem perfect it might not provide the required change of atmosphere than many people in rehab require to experience a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders are what are identified in the field of drug and alcohol treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders during rehab in order to find resolution simply because one often exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are numerous drug treatment facilities who are able to specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face to be able to not only become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not consider it wise to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of drug abuse rehab will very often need solutions beyond what a standard alcohol and drug rehab program will be able to deliver. Because comprehensive healthcare services are often a key aspect of the physical process of recovery for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who more than likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their addiction, it is essential that these clients have the medical care necessary together with any rehab solutions for drug use issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is important that gays and lesbians receive quality rehabilitation solutions within a rehab environment which can be discreet and has treatment professionals available to them who comprehend the distinctive challenges which they have to deal with in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered by the problems they face due to their sexual preference, a rehab that can help them handle these issues and give them the confidence that they've lacked prior to arriving in rehabilitation can be quite a crucial aspect of rehab for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with drug use could have distinctive challenges they must conquer during treatment, which rehabilitation specialists within the facility they decide to take part in should be keen of so that a full recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to pick a center that is used to helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and substance abuse issues that these clients face which can include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical treatment and so on.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehabilitation as part of a court order to meet a part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug treatment often receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when cooperating with drug and alcohol rehab requirements enforced on them as part of sentencing specifically of course when successfully completing a drug rehab program.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often prone to alcoholism and substance abuse due to the challenges their impairment impose on them. While detection of this problem can sometimes be difficult among the hearing impaired, there are ASL and also other assistance services designed for them when substance abuse treatment is needed. Other than ASL, such services can include assistive listening equipment and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired folks are receiving the support they need in alcohol and drug rehab.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities possess the staff or resources to cater to the requirements of Spanish speaking clients, but fortunately there are more and more facilities that will do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than ever before. Counselling, study information and the like are actually very often accessible in Spanish in both short and long terms programs which provide inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish rehab is available too nationwide.

Other Languages

In each and every city in America there's someone being affected by drug use that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might require rehab in whichever language it is that they are fluent in to ensure their needs can be met properly while in treatment. Fortunately, there are lots of drug treatment facilities who have counselors on staff who speak other languages to make drug and alcohol rehabilitation the very best experience possible for any individual. Simply look for a quality alcohol and drug rehab facility and inquire if it is feasible to receive rehabilitation in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of treatment or will only cover some of it. In these situations, it may seem like a drawback but people actually have a much more leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever program they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many men and women face. Likewise, rehab programs will often provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some kind of drug rehab service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab facilities. Individuals could possibly have to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that is within their network of providers and there could be other restrictions including the amount of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a quality facility they like and consult with a rehabilitation counselor to ascertain if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the costs of certain drug abuse rehab solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers 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 representative. There could be some restrictions as to the length of time a stay in inpatient drug rehabilitation is allowed, and every one of these questions will be answered before you begin treatment so that it's clear how long and individual can stay in the rehabilitation center of preference.

  • Michael E DeBakey VAMC
    Michael E DeBakey VAMC is located at:

    2002 Holcombe Boulevard
    Houston, TX. 77030

    If you would like to contact Michael E DeBakey VAMC, you can reach them at 713-791-1414 x28907.

    Michael E DeBakey VAMC offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)

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