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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Codeine and is often added as an ingredient in cough syrups and tablets, and while in most countries it is available only with a prescription, it is available in some countries over the counter.
  • Marijuana's effects on the user depend on the strength and amount of THC it contains, and the THC content of marijuana has been increasing since the 1970s.
  • The risk for stroke associated with cocaine use is much higher than with other stroke risk factors, such as diabetes, high blood pressure or smoking due to the fact that cocaine use can result in the constriction of blood vessels, increased heart rate, body temperature and blood pressure, and decreased oxygen supply to the brain.

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 bottom end of the spectrum of rehab solutions in terms of level of care, since the individual can maintain their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of having to stay in a rehab facility while undergoing treatment services. Although this might seem perfect it may not provide the required change of environment than many people in treatment have to have to experience a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders are what are known in the field of alcohol and drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders whilst in treatment to find resolution simply because one usually 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 abuse disorders face in order to not merely become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not feel the need to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with drug abuse could have distinctive challenges they must overcome during rehab, which rehabilitation specialists in the facility they decide to take part in must be keen of so that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to choose a center that is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults handle the unique life and drug use problems that these clients face which may include a broader spectrum of services including medical care and so on.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehab due to a court order to meet part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol rehabilitation frequently receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when cooperating with drug and alcohol rehabilitation specifications enforced on them as part of sentencing and also naturally when successfully completing a drug and alcohol rehab center.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often prone to alcoholism and drug abuse due to problems that their impairment impose on them. While detection of the issue can often be hard among the hearing impaired, there are ASL along with other assistance services readily available for them when drug abuse rehabilitation is necessary. Aside from ASL, such services may include assistive listening tools and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired people are receiving the help they need in alcohol and drug treatment.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers have the staff or resources to focus on the requirements of Spanish speaking clients, but luckily there are more and more facilities that can do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than previously. Counselling, study info and the like are actually very often obtainable in Spanish in both short and long terms facilities which deliver inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish treatment is available too nationwide.

Other Languages

In every city in the U.S. there's someone experiencing drug abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might require treatment in whichever language it is that they are fluent in to ensure that their needs may be catered to properly while in treatment. Fortunately, there are numerous drug and alcohol rehab centers that have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make drug and alcohol rehab the most effective experience possible for any individual. Simply locate a top quality drug and alcohol rehabilitation center and find out if it is possible to receive rehabilitation in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the total cost of rehabilitation or will only cover some of it. In these situations, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals actually have a much more leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever center they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many men and women encounter. In addition, rehabilitation centers will usually offer payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some treatment facilities accept Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present another type of private medical health insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside 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 fund a more quality treatment program that will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive treatment at drug and alcohol rehab facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in setting up the individual's rehab strategy. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being the same as any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation 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 alcohol and drug treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a possibility. When someone does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might be eligible for state insurance, they should check with their Social Services office in 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 usually only in the state which offers the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some form of drug rehabilitation service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug treatment facilities. Individuals may have to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab center that is within their network of providers and there could be other limitations like the length of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick a good program they like and consult with a rehab specialist to determine if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the price of particular substance abuse treatment solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities in addition to partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There may be some restrictions about just how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug treatment is allowed, and all of these questions can be answered before beginning rehab so that it's clear how much time and individual can remain in the treatment program of choice.

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

    46-001 Kamehameha Highway
    Kaneohe, HI. 96744

    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)