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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Injection heroin users put themselves at risk of collapsed veins, infection of the heart lining and valves, skin abscesses, pneumonia, and liver and kidney disease.
  • In 2007, there were over 12 million individuals in the U.S. alone had used Ecstasy at least once in their lifetime and by 2009 past-month use of Ecstasy in the U.S. had increased by 37% within one year.
  • Because prescription stimulants suppress appetite, increase wakefulness, focus and attention, they are often abused for weight loss and for performance enhancement in sports.

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 low end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions with regards to intensity of care, since the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of having to remain in a rehab center while undergoing rehabilitation services. Even though this might seem perfect it might not provide the required change of environment than lots of people in treatment require to have a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug use issues are what are identified in the field of drug and alcohol treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must handle both disorders during rehab in order to find resolution due to the fact one often exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are lots of drug and alcohol rehab facilities who are able to specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face to be able to not simply become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never consider it wise to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with substance abuse could possibly have unique challenges they must conquer during treatment, which rehabilitation specialists in the center they opt to take part in should be keen of in order that a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to decide on a rehab that's accustomed to helping seniors and older adults tackle the unique life and drug abuse issues that these clients face which might include a broader spectrum of services including medical treatment and the like.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehabilitation due to a court order to satisfy part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in alcohol and drug rehab frequently receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when being cooperative with drug treatment specifications enforced on them in sentencing and also of course when successfully completing a drug treatment facility.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be predisposed to alcoholism and drug abuse due to the problems their impairment impose on them. While discovery of the issue can often be hard among the hearing impaired, you'll find ASL and also other assistance services intended for them when drug abuse rehabilitation is needed. Besides ASL, such services can sometimes include assistive listening equipment and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are getting the help they need in drug and alcohol treatment.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug treatment facilities possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the demands of Spanish speaking clientele, but thankfully there are more and more programs that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than any other time. Therapy, study data and so on are now frequently available in Spanish in both short and long terms programs which provide inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehab is also available nationwide.

Other Languages

In each and every city in America there's someone fighting substance abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might require treatment in whatever language it is that they are fluent in to ensure that their needs may be met properly when in treatment. Fortunately, there are many alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers who have counselors on staff who speak other languages to make alcohol and drug rehabilitation the very best experience possible for anyone. Simply find a high quality alcohol and drug treatment center and find out if it is feasible to receive rehabilitation in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only cover part of it. In these situations, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals in fact have a much more leverage simply because they can choose whichever program they would like without the limitations from health insurers that so many individuals face. Likewise, treatment centers will frequently offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain treatment facilities will take Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present some other form of private health care insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation in a limited amount of centers, and in cases like this individuals may want to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they're able to to fund a more quality rehab center that will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug rehabilitation center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at drug and alcohol rehab facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the facility is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in establishing the individual's rehab plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being paid for through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of drug rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. If a person doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office within their area to determine if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but generally only in the state which offers the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans generally cover some type of drug and alcohol rehab service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab facilities. Individuals may have to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment program that's inside their network of providers and there might be other limitations for example the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a good program they prefer and meet with a treatment counselor to determine if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular drug abuse treatment solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs and also partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There may be some restrictions about just how long a stay in inpatient drug treatment is permitted, and every one of these questions can be answered before you begin rehab so that it is clear the length of time and individual can remain in the treatment center of preference.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug treatment programs offer payment assistance to help clients who might possibly not have adequate money to self pay for treatment or whose health insurance won't provide coverage or full coverage for their stay. For instance, Occasionally insurance only pays for a short-term center when in fact a long-term center is going to be the more ideal option. To find out what payment assistance can be offered, such as a sliding fee scale, consult the center for details.

  • North Shore Mental Health
    North Shore Mental Health is located at:

    56-117 Pualalea Street
    Kahuku, HI. 96731

    If you would like to contact North Shore Mental Health, you can reach them at 808-638-8700.

    North Shore Mental Health offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)