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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Common additives used to cut cocaine are sugars, anesthetics and cornstarch but it is also sometimes cut with other illicit drugs, such as heroin, codeine, amphetamine, PCP, LSD, and hashish.
  • Care must be taken to properly dispose of a fentanyl patch in order to prevent it from being accidentally discovered by children, as exposure to even a small amount of fentanyl gel can lead to a fatal overdose in children.
  • Crack cocaine's side effects also include something that is commonly known as "crack lung", the symptoms of which include severe chest pains, breathing problems, and an extremely high body temperature which can result in respiratory failure and even death.

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 variety of settings and with different rehab lengths and plans to suit the various demands of clients with any sort of and level of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential centers now being paid by many insurance companies, there is no need to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who needs it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions with regards to intensity of care, since the individual is able to keep their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of needing to remain in a rehab facility while receiving rehab services. Even though this may appear perfect it might not provide the required change of atmosphere than a lot of people in rehab require to have a productive rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents get involved in any sort of drug use, it is essential that they obtain high quality care to halt the problem in its tracks so that it doesn't worsen and possibly put their future in jeopardy. Due to the fact adolescent substance abuse which continues often carries on into adulthood, mothers and fathers must stay vigilant and get their adolescent treatment when a problem is noticed in a program which addresses adolescent drug abuse. A lot of programs which treat adolescents supply both inpatient and residential rehab, 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 use disorders are what are known in the field of alcohol and drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must address both disorders during treatment to find resolution simply because one often exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are many alcohol and drug treatment centers that can specifically address the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face to enable them to not simply become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not wish to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who require drug abuse rehab will very often require solutions beyond what a traditional drug and alcohol rehab facility will be able to provide. Simply because extensive healthcare services are often a key part of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their habit, it is crucial that these clients get the health care necessary in conjunction with any treatment services for their drug use problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians obtain quality treatment services in a rehabilitation environment which is discreet and with treatment professionals available to them who comprehend the unique problems that they experience in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered because of the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a program which will help them resolve these issues and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked prior to arriving in rehab is usually a crucial aspect of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with substance abuse may have unique challenges they have to conquer during rehabilitation, which treatment professionals in the center they elect to be a part of should 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 center that is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults tackle the unique life and substance abuse issues that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of services including medical care and the like.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women don't just need assistance from a high quality rehab for their own health and wellbeing but in addition for the wellbeing of the unborn child or the child they've delivered who must be properly taken care of as they become rehabbed and in turn capable of being a better mother. Rehab possibilities exist that provide them as well as their child the appropriate wellness services while making certain they acquire the treatment they need to become abstinent and be able to remain that way to be the best mother they can be.

Women

Women need quality rehab in rehab but can also need special awareness of the unique issues they face due to their gender. Women and men not just face varying and unique problems in life because of gender, but in addition may abuse alcohol and drugs for completely different reasons. drug rehab programs which cater to women and the specific and unique needs that women face can help significantly on a women's path to long term abstinence and a higher quality lifestyle.

Men

Similar to how men and women face varying and different challenges in daily life which can be specific to their gender, women and men can also face distinctive challenges in treatment that are gender-specific, and that's why a center specifically designed with these special needs and challenges in mind can be be extremely helpful for someone looking for an effective treatment option.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehab as part of a court order to meet part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol treatment frequently receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when cooperating with alcohol and drug rehab requirements enforced on them as part of sentencing specifically of course when successfully completing a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be predisposed to alcoholism and substance abuse because of the problems their impairment impose on them. While discovery of the problem can be hard among the hearing impaired, you'll find ASL as well as other assistance services designed for them when drug abuse treatment is needed. Aside from ASL, such services might include assistive listening equipment and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are obtaining the support they need in alcohol and drug treatment.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of rehab or will only cover some of it. In these situations, it may seem like a disadvantage but people really have a much more leverage because they can choose whichever program they would like without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many men and women encounter. In addition, treatment centers will often provide 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 is not able to self pay or present another kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation in a limited amount of facilities, and in this case individuals may want to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they're able to to pay for a more quality treatment center that will get better results, say for example a long-term residential alcohol and drug treatment center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive treatment at alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must assist in setting up the person's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being the same as any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of drug and alcohol rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't a possibility. When someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might qualify for state insurance, they can check with their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but generally only inside the state which offers the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some sort of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab facilities. Individuals may have to take part in a drug rehabilitation center that is in their network of providers and there can be other restrictions such as just how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent facility they like and consult with a rehabilitation specialist to determine if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the costs of certain substance abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers and also partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There might be some restrictions as to how much time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehab is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered before beginning treatment so that it's clear the length of time and individual can remain in the rehabilitation program of preference.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance possibility offered by many different drug treatment centers to help help clients pay for rehabilitation where this might not have been doable originally. For example, one client's fee for treatment may be different and less than another person whose finances are better which makes them better able to pay for the full expense of rehab. Registrars consider additional factors besides income including number of dependents to ascertain the ultimate cost and using the sliding scale.

  • PORT Human Services
    PORT Human Services is located at:

    231 Memorial Drive
    Jacksonville, NC. 28546

    If you would like to contact PORT Human Services, you can reach them at 910-353-5354.

    PORT Human Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, 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), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)