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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Serious side effects as a result of methamphetamine use which could be life threatening can include convulsions, dangerously high body temperature, stroke, cardiac arrhythmia, stomach cramps and shaking.
  • Alcohol kills more teenage males and young men than any other drug taken to affect mood and behavior including heroin, cocaine or marijuana.
  • Codeine withdrawal symptoms are similar to those experienced in heroin withdrawal, and typically start within 12-24 hours after the last dose and generally wean away within a week.

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 many different settings with various treatment lengths and plans to suit the various demands of clients with any type of and amount of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential centers now being included in many insurance plans, you shouldn't have to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who wants it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs and alcohol is a process which can be made much more manageable and safely supervised when in a professional detox or drug and alcohol treatment facility. Sometimes detoxification isn't risk free, and even with the very best of intentions individuals who go through detoxification on their own in order to get sober could really be putting their own health and even their lives in danger. It is always far better to look for detoxification solutions inside a professional program to avoid such risks and also to have a smooth transition from detoxification to treatment at a top quality drug rehab facility.

Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are accessible to anyone that has to be safely managed through detox services when heavily addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, or who needs a broader spectrum of care such as someone who has a dual diagnosis and also requires mental health solutions during their rehabilitation process. There are both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services offered.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment solutions regarding level of care, because the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of having to be in a rehabilitation center while receiving rehab services. While this might appear perfect it may not provide the much needed change of surroundings than a lot of people in rehab require to have a successful rehabilitation.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any sort of substance abuse, it is important that they receive top quality care to stop the situation in its tracks so that it doesn't get any worse and perhaps put their future in jeopardy. Because adolescent drug abuse which persists often continues into adulthood, mothers and fathers must remain vigilant and get their adolescent rehabilitation the moment a problem is noticed in a facility which handles adolescent drug abuse. Several programs which treat adolescents provide both inpatient and residential treatment, that has been shown to be the perfect environments for rehab clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders are what are recognized in the field of alcohol and drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders while in rehab to find resolution simply because one usually triggers the other. Luckily, there are several drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers who can specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face in order to not simply become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not feel the need to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders are often given the possibility or ordered to rehab as a term of their sentencing. Sometimes, the offender can select which treatment program they wish to go to. Upon successful completion, DUI and DWI offenders benefit from reduced sentencing options to enable them to move forward in their lives without getting penalized any further.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

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

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance isn't going to pay for the total cost of rehab or will only pay for part of it. In these cases, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals actually have a much more leverage because they can choose whichever facility they want without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many people face. In addition, rehab programs will frequently offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation centers accept Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present some other kind of private health care insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation in a limited amount of centers, and in such cases individuals might want to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they're able to to fund a more quality rehab program which will produce better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug treatment facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at drug and alcohol treatment centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the center 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 solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being just like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of alcohol and drug rehab if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't an option. If a person does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could qualify for state insurance, they can seek advice from their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually only in the state which offers the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some form of drug and alcohol rehab service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug treatment facilities. Individuals could possibly have to participate in a drug rehab center which is in their network of providers and there can be other restrictions including the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a good center they prefer and consult with a treatment counselor to ascertain if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular drug abuse treatment services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers along with partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There may be some limitations about how long a stay in inpatient drug rehab is allowed, and every one of these questions can be answered before you start treatment so that it is clear the length of time and individual can remain in the rehab program of choice.

  • Our Lady of Peace
    Our Lady of Peace is located at:

    2020 Newburg Road
    Louisville, KY. 40205

    If you would like to contact Our Lady of Peace, you can reach them at 502-451-3330.

    Our Lady of Peace offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Dui/Dwi Offenders, 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)