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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Slang terms for Purple Drank which contains codeine cough syrup and is abused illicitly include sizzurp, lean, syrup, drank, purple jelly and Texas tea.
  • There are inpatient residential drug rehabilitation facilities that hide their true nature, so they appear to the outside world to be conference rooms, hotels, or resorts.
  • A study has found that marijuana's effects on the brain can build up, resulting in a deterioration of critical life skills over time.

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 are available in a number of settings and with different rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the varying needs of clients with any kind of and amount of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being covered by many insurance plans, there is no need to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who wants it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehab solutions in terms of level of care, since the individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to stay in a treatment facility while receiving treatment services. Although this may seem perfect it may not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than a lot of people in rehabilitation have to have to have a successful rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any sort of drug abuse, it is crucial that they acquire high quality care to halt the situation in its tracks so that it doesn't get any worse and maybe jeopardize their future. Because adolescent substance abuse which continues often carries on into adulthood, mothers and fathers must continue to be astute and get their adolescent rehabilitation when a problem is observed in a facility which addresses adolescent drug abuse. Several programs which deal with adolescents provide both inpatient and residential rehabilitation, which has been shown to be the most beneficial settings for rehab clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders are what are known in the field of drug and alcohol treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must handle both disorders when it's in rehabilitation to find resolution simply because one typically triggers the other. Luckily, there are numerous drug rehab centers that can specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face so that they can not just become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never wish to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Gays and Lesbians

It is crucial that gays and lesbians obtain quality rehabilitation services within a rehabilitation environment that is discreet and with rehab specialists at their disposal who comprehend the distinctive problems that they can experience in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered by the problems they face due to their sexual preference, a facility which will help them handle these problems and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked prior to arriving in rehabilitation can be quite a crucial aspect of rehab for gay and lesbian clients.

Women

Women need to have quality treatment in rehab but may also require particular focus on the distinctive challenges they face for their gender. Males and females not just face different and unique challenges in everyday life as a result of gender, but also may abuse drugs and alcohol for very different reasons. alcohol and drug treatment facilities which appeal to women and the specific and unique needs that women face can help enormously on a women's road to long term abstinence and a higher quality of life.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders are often given the choice or ordered to rehabilitation as part of sentencing. Quite often, the offender can select which rehabilitation facility they wish to enroll in. Upon successful completion, DUI and DWI offenders benefit from decreased sentencing options so that they can progress in their lives without having to be penalized further.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehabilitation due to a court ruling to fulfill part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in alcohol and drug rehab frequently receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when being cooperative with alcohol and drug rehab specifications enforced on them in sentencing especially of course when successfully completing a drug rehabilitation program.

Spanish

Not all drug rehab centers possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clientele, but thankfully there are more and more centers that are able to do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than previously. Therapy, study information and stuff like that are actually frequently obtainable in Spanish in both long and short terms facilities which deliver inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish rehab is available too around the country.

Other Languages

In every single city in America there is someone struggling with drug use 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 during rehab. Luckily, there are lots of drug treatment centers which have counselors on staff who speak other languages to make alcohol and drug rehab the most effective experience possible for anyone. Simply locate a high quality alcohol and drug treatment facility and inquire if it is feasible to receive rehabilitation in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may seem like a drawback but people really have a much more leverage due to the fact they can choose whichever program they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many men and women encounter. In addition, treatment centers will often provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehab centers will take Medicaid when the individual is unable to self pay or present some other form of private health care insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of facilities, and in such cases individuals may want to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality rehabilitation program that will get better results, say for example a long-term residential drug treatment program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at drug and alcohol rehab facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help out with establishing the person's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being similar to 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 costs of drug and alcohol rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't a possibility. If someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may qualify for state insurance, they can consult their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but generally only inside the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some kind of alcohol and drug rehab service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation centers. Individuals could possibly have to take part in a drug treatment program that is in their network of providers and there may be other limitations such as just how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a good center they prefer and consult with a rehabilitation 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 rehabilitation solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers and also partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some restrictions as to the length of time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehab is allowed, and all of these questions can be answered before beginning rehab so that it is clear how long and individual can stay in the rehab facility of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance option available from a variety of alcohol and drug treatment programs to help help individuals afford rehabilitation where this might not have been doable initially. As an example, one client's price for treatment might be different and lower than someone else whose financial situation is better which makes them more prepared to pay the full cost of treatment. Registrars consider other factors besides income including amount of dependents to ascertain the final cost and using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug rehabilitation centers provide payment assistance to help individuals who might possibly not have sufficient resources to self pay for rehab or whose medical insurance won't supply coverage or full coverage for their stay. As an example, Occasionally insurance only covers a short-term facility when in actuality a long-term facility is going to be the more suitable option. To determine what payment assistance could be available, say for example a sliding fee scale, check with the facility for details.

  • Outreach Development Corporation
    Outreach Development Corporation is located at:

    960 Manhattan Avenue
    Brooklyn, NY. 11222

    If you would like to contact Outreach Development Corporation, you can reach them at 718-383-7200.

    Outreach Development Corporation offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Women, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, 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), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

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