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Drug Addiction Facts

  • "Doctor-shopping" is one method that is commonly used among codeine addicts to get more of the drug, and a codeine addict will go from doctor to doctor complaining of this or that ailment in an attempt to get more prescriptions for opiate narcotics such as codeine.
  • Heroin addiction can develop very easily, due to the fact that individuals who become dependent to it and who stop using the drug abruptly experience painful and often debilitating withdrawal symptoms which muscle and bone pain, vomiting, extreme-flu like symptoms, profuse sweating, restlessness and other seemingly unbearable symptoms.
  • Ecstasy is synthetically produced using chemicals and other substances such as caffeine, the active ingredient in over-the-counter cough syrup, amphetamines, PCP and even cocaine is sometimes added to or substituted for the amphetamines typically used to produce Ecstasy. The dose of MDMA in one tablet can vary from 12 mg all the way up to 131 mg, so the effects too can vary considerably.

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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Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment services in terms of intensity of care, for the reason that individual can keep their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of needing to be in a treatment program while undergoing treatment services. While this might seem perfect it might not provide the much needed change of environment than lots of people in rehab have to have to have a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse problems are what are known in the field of drug and alcohol rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders whilst in rehab in order to find resolution simply because one usually exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are lots of alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities who are able to specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face so that they can not just become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never feel the need to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with substance abuse could possibly have distinctive obstacles they have to conquer while in treatment, which rehabilitation specialists in the facility they choose to take part in have to be keen of to ensure a complete recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to choose a center which is familiar with helping seniors and older adults address the distinctive life and drug abuse issues that these clients face which might include a broader spectrum of services including medical treatment and the like.

Criminal Justice Clients

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

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and drug and alcohol use due to problems their impairment impose on them. While detection of this issue can sometimes be difficult among the hearing impaired, you'll find ASL as well as other assistance services available for them when substance abuse rehab is needed. Besides ASL, such services might include assistive listening tools and captioned video materials to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired people are obtaining the support they require in alcohol and drug rehab.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of rehab or will only cover some of it. In these cases, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals in fact have a much more leverage because they can decide on whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurers that so many people encounter. In addition, rehabilitation programs will usually provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain treatment facilities will take Medicaid when the individual is unable to self pay or present any other form of private health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of programs, and in this instance individuals may wish to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality rehab center which will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential drug treatment center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at drug rehab facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in setting up the individual's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being similar to any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the expense of drug rehabilitation if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. If a person has no private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might qualify for state insurance, they should talk with their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually only within the state which offers the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some type of drug rehabilitation service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities. Individuals may have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab program that is inside their network of providers and there might be other restrictions like the amount of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick a good center they prefer and meet with a rehabilitation specialist to ascertain if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular drug abuse treatment solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs along with partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There may be some restrictions about just how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation is allowed, and every one of these questions will be answered prior to starting rehab so that it is clear how much time and individual can stay in the rehab center of choice.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs offer payment assistance to help clients who may not have sufficient money to self pay for rehabilitation or whose health insurance won't provide coverage or total coverage for their stay. As an example, Occasionally insurance only covers a short-term center when in reality a long-term program will likely be the more suitable option. To find out what payment assistance can be offered, say for example a sliding fee scale, talk with the facility for details.

  • Ozarks Medical Center
    Ozarks Medical Center is located at:

    1211 Porter Wagner Boulevard
    West Plains, MO. 65775

    If you would like to contact Ozarks Medical Center, you can reach them at 417-257-6762.

    Ozarks Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, 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), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)