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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Animal studies indicate that animals will work more persistently at pressing a bar for cocaine than for any other drug, including opiates. In one example, one monkey test subject pressed the bar 12,800 times until it got a single dose of cocaine. If the animal survives in such studies, it will return to the task of obtaining more cocaine.
  • There is concern among pediatricians that using prescription stimulants on children may affect their development, and it is still unknown how these drugs biologically affect the developing brain.
  • Fentanyl oral lozenges and injectables are also commonly diverted and abused.

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 treatment solutions in terms of level of care, as the individual is able to keep their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to stay in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing rehab services. Even if this might appear ideal it will not provide the required change of atmosphere than a lot of people in recovery have to have to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are what are recognized in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders while in rehab in order to find resolution because one often exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are lots of drug rehab centers that can specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face so that they can not simply 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.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who need substance abuse treatment will usually need services beyond what a traditional drug and alcohol rehab program can provide. Due to the fact comprehensive healthcare services in many cases are an integral part 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 essential that these clients obtain the medical treatment required in conjunction with any rehabilitation services for their drug use problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians acquire excellent rehabilitation solutions in a rehab setting that is discreet and has rehabilitation specialists available to them who understand the unique problems that they can have to deal with in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered by the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a facility which can help them handle these problems and give them the confidence that they've lacked before arriving in treatment is usually a crucial part of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with substance abuse could possibly have distinctive obstacles they have to overcome during treatment, which treatment professionals within the program they elect to be a part of must be keen of to ensure that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to pick a facility which is familiar with helping seniors and older adults tackle the distinctive life and drug use issues that these clients face which may include a wider spectrum of solutions including health care and so on.

Criminal Justice Clients

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

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation centers will take Medicaid when the individual is unable to self pay or present another kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid may only pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation within a limited amount of programs, and in this instance individuals might want to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they can to cover a more quality rehab program that will produce better results, such as a long-term residential drug treatment program.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug rehab programs provide payment assistance to help individuals who may not have enough resources to self pay for rehab or whose medical insurance won't provide coverage or total coverage for his or her stay. For instance, Sometimes insurance only covers a short-term program when in reality a long-term center is going to be the more ideal choice. To see what payment assistance could be offered, for instance a sliding fee scale, check with the center for particulars.

  • National Pike Health Center Inc
    National Pike Health Center Inc is located at:

    5411 Old Frederick Road
    Baltimore, MD. 21229

    If you would like to contact National Pike Health Center Inc, you can reach them at 410-744-8100 x103.

    National Pike Health Center Inc 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
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

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