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Drug Addiction Facts

  • A study conducted at Johns Hopkins University analyzed brain scans of people who had used Ecstasy, and this study found that the drug had damaged their brains. Those who used Ecstasy had more brain damage than less frequent users.
  • Research shows that while smoking marijuana, people show the same lack of coordination on standard "drunk driver" tests as people who have had too much to drink.
  • Aside from the pleasurable effects of heroin users experience, individual's can also experience slurred speech, constricted pupils, droopy eyelids, impaired night vision, vomiting, and constipation.

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 available to anybody who has to be safely managed through detox services when seriously dependent to drugs, or who requires a broader spectrum of care such as someone who has a dual diagnosis so also needs mental health solutions as part of their rehab procedure. You will find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services accessible.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehab services regarding intensity of care, since the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to stay in a treatment center while receiving rehab services. Even if this may appear ideal it may not provide the required change of surroundings than a lot of people in treatment need to experience a productive rehab.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug abuse might have unique obstacles they have to overcome during treatment, which rehabilitation specialists within the center they elect to be a part of must be keen of in order that a complete recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to decide on a program that's acquainted with helping seniors and older adults deal with the distinctive life and drug use issues that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical care and so on.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and substance abuse due to problems their impairment impose on them. While detection of the problem can often be difficult among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL and also other assistance services available for them when drug abuse rehabilitation is required. Besides ASL, such services may include assistive listening equipment and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired folks are obtaining the support they require in drug rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the total cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for part of it. In these cases, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals in fact have a much more leverage simply because they can choose whichever program they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many men and women face. Likewise, rehab centers will frequently offer payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation programs accept Medicaid if the individual cannot self pay or present any other form of private health insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of centers, and in cases like this individuals may want to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality rehabilitation center that will get better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at alcohol and drug treatment centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in setting up the individual's treatment strategy. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being similar to any other type 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 costs of drug treatment if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't an option. When someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they could qualify for state insurance, they should check with their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but generally only within the state which offers the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some kind of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation programs. Individuals could have to take part in a drug rehab facility which is within their network of providers and there can be other limitations for example how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent program they like and speak with a rehabilitation counselor to ascertain if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular substance abuse treatment services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs and also partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There can be some limitations concerning the length of time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered prior to starting rehab so that it's clear how long and individual can stay in the treatment center of choice.

  • OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center
    OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center is located at:

    1100 East Norris Drive
    Ottawa, IL. 61350

    If you would like to contact OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, you can reach them at 815-433-3100.

    OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)