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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Prescription stimulant withdrawal can occur if the individual taking the drug, whether legitimately or illicitly becomes physically and/or psychologically dependent to it.
  • Once Ecstasy is consumed it takes only about 15 minutes for the drug to enter the bloodstream and reach the brain, and one "hit" of Ecstasy can last for 3 to 6 hours.
  • 83% of all drug addicts are unemployed.

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 solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services in terms of intensity of care, as the individual is able to keep their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a treatment center while receiving treatment services. Even though this might appear ideal it may not provide the much needed change of surroundings than a lot of people in recovery have to have to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with substance abuse may have distinctive challenges they must overcome while in treatment, which rehab specialists within the program they decide to be a part of have to be keen of in order that a complete recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to select a facility that's acquainted with helping seniors and older adults tackle the unique life and drug use issues that these clients face that might include a wider spectrum of services including medical care and the like.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and drug and alcohol use because of the challenges their impairment impose on them. While detection of the issue can sometimes be difficult among the hearing impaired, you'll find ASL and other assistance services readily available for them when drug abuse treatment is required. Aside from ASL, such services can sometimes include assistive listening equipment and captioned video resources to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired people are obtaining the help they need in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance won't cover the total cost of treatment or will only cover some of it. In these situations, it may appear like a drawback but individuals actually have a much more leverage due to the fact they can select whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many people encounter. Likewise, rehab programs will frequently provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Some treatment programs accept Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present any other type of private health insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term rehab within a limited amount of programs, and in such cases individuals may choose to investigate the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality rehabilitation facility which will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at alcohol and drug rehab centers which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help in establishing the person's rehab plan. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being similar to 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 drug rehabilitation service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug treatment facilities. Individuals could possibly have to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment facility that is in their network of providers and there could be other restrictions for example the length of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent facility they like and meet with a rehabilitation specialist to find out if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the price of particular substance abuse treatment services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs and also partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There can be some restrictions as to just how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehab is allowed, and all of these questions can be answered prior to starting treatment so that it is clear how long and individual can remain in the rehab facility of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance option made available from many different drug rehabilitation facilities in order to help individuals afford rehabilitation where this might not have been possible originally. As an example, one client's price for treatment could possibly be different and someone else whose financial situation is better making them better able to pay the full expense of rehabilitation. Registrars consider additional circumstances in addition to income including number of dependents to determine the final cost and using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug treatment facilities offer payment assistance to help clients who might not have sufficient resources to self pay for treatment or whose medical insurance won't supply coverage or full coverage for their stay. For example, Sometimes insurance only pays for a short-term center when in actuality a long-term center will probably be the more ideal selection. To see what payment assistance might be offered, say for example a sliding fee scale, consult the program for details.

  • Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare
    Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare is located at:

    2409 Homer Clayton Drive
    Guntersville, AL. 35976

    If you would like to contact Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare, you can reach them at 256-582-3203.

    Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)