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Drug Addiction Facts

  • There are some indications that marijuana products called "spice" may carry more health risks than regular marijuana.
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  • Heavy drinkers are more susceptible to pneumonia, lung collapse and pulmonary infections.

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 many different settings along with various rehab lengths and plans to accommodate the various needs of clients with any type of and amount of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential programs now being covered by many insurance companies, you shouldn't have to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who desires it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of rehab solutions in terms of level of care, because the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a treatment facility while receiving treatment services. Even if this might appear perfect it might not provide the required change of surroundings than many individuals in rehabilitation have to have to experience a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues are what are known in the field of drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must address both disorders whilst in treatment in order to find resolution due to the fact one often triggers the other. Fortunately, there are numerous drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities who can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face to enable them to not merely become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of substance abuse rehabilitation will very often require solutions beyond what a traditional drug rehabilitation facility will be able to provide. Simply because comprehensive medical services in many cases are a key part of the physical recovery process for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who more than likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their habit, it is important that these clients receive the health care required in conjunction with any rehabilitation services for his or her drug abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is crucial that gays and lesbians receive excellent rehabilitation services within a rehab environment that's discreet and has rehab professionals at their disposal who comprehend the unique problems which they have to deal with in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered because of the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a facility which will help them resolve these issues and give them the peace of mind they may have lacked prior to arriving in rehab can be quite a crucial part of rehab for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with drug abuse could possibly have distinctive obstacles they have to overcome when in rehab, which rehab specialists in the facility they elect to be a part of have to be keen of to ensure that a complete recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to decide on a center that's familiar with helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and drug use problems that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical care and so on.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women don't just require help from a quality rehabilitation for their own health and wellbeing but also for the wellbeing of their unborn child or for the kid they've delivered who needs to be appropriately looked after as they become rehabilitated and in turn able to be a better mother. Treatment opportunities exist which offer them as well as their child the appropriate wellness services while making certain they obtain the rehabilitation they might require to become sober and be able to remain that way to become the best parent they can be.

Women

Women require high quality rehabilitation in rehab but can also need special focus on the unique issues they face because of gender. Women and men not just face varying and unique problems in life as a result of gender, but also may abuse drugs and alcohol for completely different reasons. drug rehab centers which cater to women and the distinctive and unique needs that women face can help significantly on the women's path to long term sobriety and a higher quality lifestyle.

Men

Similar to how women and men face varying and different challenges in daily life that are specific to their gender, men and women can also face unique challenges in treatment which are gender specific, which is the reason a rehab designed specifically with these unique needs and obstacles at heart can be be extremely helpful for someone looking for a powerful rehab option.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehab due to a court order in order to meet part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol rehab frequently receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when being cooperative with alcohol and drug rehab specifications enforced on them as part of sentencing especially of course when successfully completing a drug treatment program.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of rehab or will only cover some of it. In these situations, it may appear like a drawback but people actually have a much more leverage simply because they can decide on whichever program they want without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many individuals face. Likewise, rehab centers will usually provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of alcohol and drug rehab if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If someone doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may qualify for state insurance, they should consult 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 generally only in the state which offers the insurance plan.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance option available from a number of drug rehabilitation centers to help help clients afford rehab where this may not have been possible originally. For example, one client's fee for treatment might be different and less than another person whose financial situation is better making them more prepared to spend the money for full price of rehab. Registrars take into consideration variables in addition to income including number of dependents to ascertain the ultimate cost using the sliding scale.

  • National Council on Alc and Drug
    National Council on Alc and Drug is located at:

    24460 Lyons Avenue
    Newhall, CA. 91321

    If you would like to contact National Council on Alc and Drug, you can reach them at 661-253-9400.

    National Council on Alc and Drug offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)