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Drug Addiction Facts

  • A study of gay men in the San Francisco Bay Area found that those who participated in partying with other gay males and also used methamphetamine were more than twice as likely to have unprotected anal sex during the same time period with a partner whose HIV status was unknown or different from theirs.
  • During the first half of 2013, 93 Cuyahoga County residents in Minnesota died as a result of heroin use.
  • All inpatient treatment facilities should be very aware that no real rehab can take place unless or until the patient is physically stable. Therefore, once a new patient has been assessed and properly evaluated, they undergo any and all medically monitored detox. The detoxification process can take anywhere from 3 to 14 days depending the kind and amount of drugs and or alcohol the patient has been abusing.

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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Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are accessible to anyone that has to be safely managed through detoxification services when intensely addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, or who wants a better spectrum of care such as someone who is dealing with a dual diagnosis and also needs mental health services during their rehab procedure. You will find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services accessible.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions regarding level of care, for the reason that individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to be in a treatment center while receiving rehabilitation services. Although this may appear perfect it may not provide the required change of environment than many people in rehab have to have to experience a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues are what are identified in the field of drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must handle both disorders during rehab in order to find resolution simply because one typically triggers the other. Luckily, there are many drug rehab facilities who can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face to enable them to not only 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.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who need substance abuse treatment will often need solutions beyond what a standard alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility will be able to deliver. Simply because extensive medical solutions will often be a vital aspect of the physical process of recovery for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who very likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their habit, it is vital that these clients get the health care required along with any rehabilitation solutions for his or her drug use problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is important that gays and lesbians receive quality rehab solutions within a rehab setting that is discreet and has treatment specialists at their disposal who understand the unique problems which they have to deal with in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered because of the challenges they face due to their sexual preference, a facility which will help them handle these issues and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked before arriving in rehabilitation is usually a crucial aspect of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug abuse may have unique challenges they have to overcome during treatment, which treatment professionals within the program they opt to be a part of should be keen of so that a complete recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to pick a rehab that's accustomed to helping seniors and older adults tackle the distinctive life and drug abuse problems that these clients face which may include a broader spectrum of services including health care and the like.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehab as part of a court ruling to fulfill part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol rehab frequently receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when being cooperative with alcohol and drug rehabilitation specifications enforced on them as part of sentencing especially of course when successfully completing a drug and alcohol treatment center.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and substance abuse due to the challenges their impairment impose on them. While detection of the problem can sometimes be difficult among the hearing impaired, you'll find ASL and also other assistance services readily available for them when drug abuse treatment is required. Apart from ASL, such services can include assistive listening tools and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired folks are receiving the support they require in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of treatment or will only cover some of it. In these situations, it may seem like a disadvantage but people in fact have a great deal of leverage because they can decide on whichever facility they would like without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many individuals face. In addition, treatment centers will frequently offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans generally cover some type of drug treatment service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab centers. Individuals could possibly have to participate in a drug rehabilitation center that's within their network of providers and there might be other restrictions including just how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select an excellent facility they prefer and speak with a rehabilitation counselor to determine if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the price of certain drug abuse rehab solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs as well as partial hospitalization are all covered 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 restrictions about how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered before you begin treatment so that it is clear the length of time and individual can stay in the rehabilitation facility of preference.

  • Northport VAMC
    Northport VAMC is located at:

    79 Middleville Road
    Northport, NY. 11768

    If you would like to contact Northport VAMC, you can reach them at 631-261-4400 x2785.

    Northport VAMC offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)