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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Just quitting codeine cold turkey once addicted is not considered treatment at all, and most addicts will often return to regular abuse of prescription codeine in short order.
  • Alcohol and drug abuse is one of the top two problems exhibited by families in 81% of the reported cases of child abuse and neglect by state child protective service agencies.
  • After an addicted individuals stops using methamphetamine withdrawal symptoms can occur including depression, anxiety, fatigue, paranoia, aggression and an intense craving for the drug.

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 a number of settings along with various rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the various needs of clients with any type of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being paid by many insurance companies, there is no need to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who desires it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of treatment solutions with regards to level of care, as the individual can keep their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to remain in a rehabilitation program while undergoing treatment services. Even if this may appear ideal it may not provide the much needed change of surroundings than a lot of people in recovery require to have a productive rehabilitation.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any sort of substance abuse, it is essential that they acquire high quality care to halt the situation in its tracks so that it doesn't get any worse and possibly put their future in jeopardy. Due to the fact adolescent drug abuse which persists often continues into adulthood, mothers and fathers must remain vigilant and get their adolescent rehabilitation when an issue is noticed in a facility which addresses adolescent drug abuse. A lot of facilities which deal with adolescents offer both inpatient and residential treatment, which has been proven to be the very best settings for treatment clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues are what are recognized in the field of alcohol and drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must deal with both disorders when it's in rehabilitation to find resolution because one typically exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are many drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs that can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face to be able to not only become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never wish to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into treatment as part of a court order to satisfy a part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in alcohol and drug treatment often receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when being cooperative with alcohol and drug rehab requirements enforced with them as part of sentencing and particularly of course when successfully completing an alcohol and drug rehab center.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance won't cover the total cost of treatment or will only cover part of it. In these instances, it may seem like a disadvantage but people in fact have a great deal of 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 facilities will usually offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain treatment centers accept Medicaid when the individual is not able to self pay or present another kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of centers, and in this case individuals may wish to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they are able to to cover a more quality rehabilitation center that will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehab program.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of alcohol and drug rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If a person doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might be eligible for state insurance, they can seek advice from their Social Services office within 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 rehab, but usually only inside the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans generally cover some type of drug and alcohol rehab service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities. Individuals could possibly have to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment program which is in their network of providers and there may be other restrictions for example just how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose a quality program they prefer and speak with a rehab specialist to ascertain if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the price of certain substance abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers and also partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There might be some restrictions concerning the length of time a stay in inpatient drug treatment is allowed, and every one of these questions will be answered prior to starting treatment so that it is clear how long and individual can remain in the rehabilitation center of choice.

  • Mountains Edge Counseling
    Mountains Edge Counseling is located at:

    44 South Main Street
    Sheridan, WY. 82801

    If you would like to contact Mountains Edge Counseling, you can reach them at 307-673-4647.

    Mountains Edge Counseling offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)