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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Stimulant drugs are one of the few causes of cardiac death in otherwise normal children, making it impossible to detect the risk before it happens.
  • Codeine is a legal prescription drug but it is addictive, with prolonged use resulting in the same adverse effects as any other illicit drug.
  • The specific cardiovascular problems which may be caused by prescription stimulants have been highlighted in the FDA's "black box" warnings which include the risk of heart defects, heart attacks, stroke, high blood pressure, increased heart rate, and sudden death in people with a prior history of heart related problems.

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 and with different rehab 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 facilities now being covered by many insurance companies, you shouldn't have to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who needs it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services with regards to level of care, as the individual is able to keep their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a treatment facility while undergoing treatment services. Even though this might appear ideal it may not provide the much needed change of surroundings than lots of people in rehab need to experience a successful rehab.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of substance abuse treatment will very often need services beyond what a traditional alcohol and drug treatment program will be able to deliver. Because extensive medical solutions will often be a key aspect of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their addiction, it is crucial that these clients get the medical care needed together with any rehab services for their drug abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians acquire excellent rehab services in a rehab environment which is discreet and with treatment specialists at their disposal who comprehend the distinctive problems that they can have to deal with in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered because of the problems they face due to their sexual preference, a program which will help them handle these issues and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked prior to arriving in rehabilitation is usually a crucial aspect of rehab for gay and lesbian clients.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities have the staff or resources to focus on the demands of Spanish speaking clientele, but luckily there are more and more facilities that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than any other time. Counselling, study info and stuff like that are actually very often obtainable in Spanish in both short and long terms centers which provide inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is available too around the country.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs offer payment assistance to help clients who might not have adequate resources to self pay for rehab or whose health insurance won't supply coverage or full coverage for their stay. For example, Occasionally insurance only covers a short-term center when in actuality a long-term facility will likely be the more ideal option. To find out what payment assistance can be offered, such as a sliding fee scale, check with the program for details.

  • Nashville CARES
    Nashville CARES is located at:

    633 Thompson Lane
    Nashville, TN. 37204

    If you would like to contact Nashville CARES, you can reach them at 800-845-4266.

    Nashville CARES offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)