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Drug Addiction Facts

  • At an inpatient facility, the individual has constant access to qualified doctors, nurses and therapists who can provide medical attention or any other support.
  • A new study conducted by the Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital and the National Institutes of Health indicates that the misdiagnosis of ADHD combined with prescription stimulants use in children puts these children at an elevated risk of developing depressive symptoms later in life as adults.
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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 services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehab solutions regarding level of care, for the reason that individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of needing to be in a rehabilitation center while receiving treatment services. Even though this may seem perfect it might not provide the much needed change of environment than many individuals in treatment need to have a productive rehabilitation.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug abuse could possibly have unique obstacles they must overcome whilst in rehabilitation, which rehabilitation professionals in the rehab they opt to take part in should be keen of to ensure a complete recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to decide on a program which is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults handle the distinctive life and drug abuse problems that these clients face that might include a wider spectrum of services including medical treatment and the like.

Medicaid

Some rehab programs will take Medicaid if the individual is unable to self pay or present any other kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation within a limited amount of facilities, and in this case individuals may wish to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality rehabilitation facility that will get better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at drug rehab facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help in setting up the person's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being exactly like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of drug treatment 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 whether they may qualify for state insurance, they should seek advice from their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but generally only in the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some sort of drug rehab service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab centers. Individuals may have to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment center that is within their network of providers and there might be other restrictions for example just how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick a good facility they like and meet with a rehabilitation specialist to determine if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the price of particular substance abuse rehabilitation services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs and also partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There could be some limitations concerning how long a stay in inpatient drug rehabilitation is permitted, and every one of these questions can be answered before you begin treatment so that it is clear how much time and individual can stay in the rehabilitation center of preference.

  • North Shore Medical Center
    North Shore Medical Center is located at:

    490 Lynnfield Street
    Lynn, MA. 1904

    If you would like to contact North Shore Medical Center, you can reach them at 781-477-3950.

    North Shore Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)