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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Between 2007 and 2012, the estimated number of Americans injecting heroin nearly doubled, from 373,000 to 669,000, and this estimate may be low.
  • Studies show that by age 25-30, children of alcoholics have levels of drug use substantially higher than children of non-alcoholics.
  • Studies indicate that adolescent marijuana use and early use of other illicit drugs make an individual more likely to continue using marijuana in their mid-30s or beyond.

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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Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Substance abuse treatment services can be obtained in a variety of settings and with various rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the various demands of clients with any kind of and level of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential programs now being covered by many insurance companies, you don't have to postpone receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who wants it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services in terms of intensity of care, for the reason that individual will be able to maintain their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to be in a treatment center while undergoing treatment services. Even if this might seem ideal it might not provide the much needed change of surroundings than a lot of people in recovery require to have a productive rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any kind of drug abuse, it is crucial that they acquire high quality care to halt the situation in its tracks so that it doesn't worsen and perhaps jeopardize their future. Due to the fact adolescent substance abuse which persists often continues into one's adult life, parents must stay vigilant and get their adolescent rehabilitation as soon as a problem is noticed in a center which addresses adolescent substance abuse. A lot of facilities which deal with adolescents provide both inpatient and residential rehab, that has been proven to be the perfect settings for treatment clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues are what are recognized in the field of alcohol and drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders when it's in rehabilitation to find resolution due to the fact one often exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are many drug treatment centers who can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face to enable them to not just become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never consider it wise to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug use may have distinctive challenges they have to conquer whilst in treatment, which rehab professionals within the program they opt to take part in have to be keen of so that a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to pick a center which is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults tackle the unique life and substance abuse issues that these clients face which might include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical care and so on.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women don't just require help from a high quality rehab for their own health and wellbeing but in addition for the wellbeing of their unborn baby or for the kid they have given birth to who needs to be appropriately looked after as they become rehabbed and in turn able to be a much better mother. Rehab possibilities exist that provide them along with their child the appropriate healthcare services while ensuring they acquire the rehabilitation they might need to become abstinent and be able to remain that way in order to be the very best mother they can be.

Women

Women need high quality treatment in rehab but can also need special attention to the distinctive issues they face due to their gender. Women and men not just face different and unique problems in life as a consequence of gender, but additionally may abuse drugs and alcohol for very different reasons. drug rehab facilities which cater to women and the specific and unique needs that women face often helps significantly on a women's road to permanent sobriety and a higher quality of life.

Men

Similar to how women and men face varying and unique challenges in everyday life that are specific to their gender, men and women could also face unique challenges in rehab that are gender specific, which explains why a rehab designed specifically with these unique needs and challenges in mind can be very helpful for someone seeking a powerful rehabilitation option.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders are often given the possibility or ordered to rehabilitation as a term of their sentencing. Sometimes, the offender can select which rehab center they would like to enroll in. Upon successful completion, DUI and DWI offenders benefit from reduced sentencing options in order to move forward in their lives without getting penalized any more.

Criminal Justice Clients

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

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often prone to alcoholism and substance abuse because of the challenges their impairment impose on them. While detection of the problem can often be difficult among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL as well as other assistance services readily available for them when drug abuse rehabilitation is needed. Besides ASL, such services might include assistive listening equipment and captioned video materials to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are obtaining the support they require in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol treatment programs have the staff or resources to focus on the demands of Spanish speaking clientele, but luckily there are more and more programs that can do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than ever before. Counselling, study data and the like are now frequently available in Spanish in both short and long terms programs which provide inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish rehab is also available nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance won't cover the total cost of treatment or will only pay for some of it. In these situations, it may seem like a drawback but individuals really have a much more leverage because they can select whichever program they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many people encounter. Likewise, rehabilitation facilities will often provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain treatment centers accept Medicaid when the individual cannot self pay or present some other form of private health insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of centers, and in this case individuals may wish to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they can to cover a more quality rehab program which will produce better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at drug rehabilitation programs which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help out with setting up the person's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being just like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being paid for through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the expense of drug and alcohol rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not an option. When someone doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but typically only inside the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans generally cover some type of drug and alcohol rehab service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs. Individuals might have to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment center that is in their network of providers and there can be other limitations like the length of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can select a quality facility they prefer and speak with a rehabilitation specialist to determine if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular drug abuse rehab solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities 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 might be some limitations about how much time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation is allowed, and every one of these questions can be answered before you begin rehabilitation so that it is clear how much time and individual can remain in the rehabilitation facility of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance option offered by a variety of drug rehabilitation centers in order to help clients afford rehabilitation where this may not have been doable initially. For instance, one client's price for rehab could possibly be different and less than somebody else whose financial situation is better making them more prepared to spend the money for full expense of rehab. Registrars consider variables aside from income including amount of dependents to determine the ultimate cost and using the sliding scale.

  • Northwell Health System
    Northwell Health System is located at:

    366 Jericho Turnpike
    Mineola, NY. 11501

    If you would like to contact Northwell Health System, you can reach them at 516-742-4015 x22111.

    Northwell Health System offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)