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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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Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services with regards to intensity of care, because the individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to be in a treatment program while undergoing rehabilitation services. Although this might seem ideal it will not provide the much needed change of surroundings than a lot of people in recovery need to have a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

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

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who require drug abuse rehab will very often require solutions beyond what a traditional drug rehab program can deliver. Simply because extensive medical services in many cases are an important aspect of the physical recovery process for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who most likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their addiction, it is important that these clients have the medical treatment needed in conjunction with any rehab solutions for his or her substance abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is important that gays and lesbians acquire quality rehabilitation services within a rehabilitation environment that is discreet and has treatment specialists at their disposal who understand the unique challenges that they can experience in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered by the challenges they face due to their sexual preference, a rehab which can help them handle these problems and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked before arriving in rehab can be a crucial aspect of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with drug abuse may have unique obstacles they must overcome during treatment, which rehabilitation specialists in the facility they choose to be a part of must be keen of in order that a full recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to select a facility that's accustomed to helping seniors and older adults address the distinctive life and drug use issues that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of services including health care and so on.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehabilitation as part of a court order to fulfill part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol rehab frequently receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when cooperating with drug rehab specifications enforced on them as part of sentencing especially of course when successfully completing an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs have the staff or resources to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clients, but fortunately there are more and more centers that are able to do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than previously. Therapy, study data and the like are actually frequently accessible in Spanish in both long and short terms facilities which provide inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is available too around the country.

Other Languages

In every city in America there's someone experiencing drug abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might require treatment in whatever language it is they are fluent in so that their needs can be catered to properly during rehab. Luckily, there are lots of drug and alcohol treatment programs that have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make alcohol and drug rehabilitation the most effective experience possible for any individual. Simply look for a quality drug and alcohol rehab facility and find out if it is possible to receive treatment in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of rehab or will only pay for part of it. In these instances, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals really have a much more leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever center they want without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many individuals face. In addition, rehabilitation centers will often offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain rehab centers will take Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present another kind of private medical health insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term rehab inside a limited amount of centers, and in cases like this individuals might want to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they are able to to cover a more quality rehabilitation center which will get better results, like a long-term residential drug and alcohol treatment program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at drug treatment programs which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must assist in establishing the individual's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some kind of drug treatment service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities. Individuals could possibly have to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment facility that is inside their network of providers and there could be other restrictions for example the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a good facility they like and speak with a treatment specialist to ascertain if their insurance will cover it.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance possibility offered by numerous alcohol and drug rehab facilities in an effort to help individuals pay for rehab where this may not have been doable originally. By way of example, one client's fee for rehabilitation could possibly be different and less than someone else whose financial situation is better making them more prepared to pay for the full price of rehab. Registrars take into account additional factors apart from income including number of dependents to determine the final cost and using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug and alcohol rehab centers provide payment assistance to help clients who might not have adequate money to self pay for rehabilitation or whose medical insurance won't supply coverage or full coverage for his or her stay. For example, Sometimes insurance only pays for a short-term center when in reality a long-term center will likely be the more appropriate option. To see what payment assistance could be available, say for example a sliding fee scale, seek advice from the program for particulars.

  • NYC HHC Gouverneur Hosp D T C SN
    NYC HHC Gouverneur Hosp D T C SN is located at:

    227 Madison Street
    New York, NY. 10002

    If you would like to contact NYC HHC Gouverneur Hosp D T C SN, you can reach them at 212-238-7350.

    NYC HHC Gouverneur Hosp D T C SN offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

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