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Drug Addiction Facts

  • All inpatient treatment facilities should be very aware that no real rehab can take place unless or until the patient is physically stable. Therefore, once a new patient has been assessed and properly evaluated, they undergo any and all medically monitored detox. The detoxification process can take anywhere from 3 to 14 days depending the kind and amount of drugs and or alcohol the patient has been abusing.
  • In 2011, 251 alcohol and/or drug intoxication deaths in Philadelphia showed the presence of heroin/morphine, which was an increase from 138 in 2010.
  • Excessive alcohol use is the 3rd leading lifestyle-related cause of death in the U.S.

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 a variety of settings with various treatment lengths and plans to suit the various demands of clients with any type of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential programs now being included in many insurance plans, there's no need to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who wants it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs is a process which can be made far more manageable and safely supervised when in a proper detox or drug rehab center. Sometimes detoxification isn't without risk, and even with the best of intentions individuals who proceed through detoxification independently in an effort to get sober might really be putting their health as well as their lives in danger. It is always better to seek out detoxification solutions in a professional facility in order to avoid such hazards as well as have a smooth transition from detoxification to rehabilitation in a quality drug rehab program.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions with regards to level of care, since the individual can maintain their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to remain in a rehabilitation center while undergoing rehabilitation services. Although this may seem perfect it may not provide the required change of atmosphere than many individuals in treatment need to experience a productive rehabilitation.

Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less)

Residential short-term rehab for 30 days or less is a possibility which allows people in rehab to have the very much needed change of environment needed to have a chance at staying abstinent. Residential treatment is the premiere option because individuals can feel comfortable and at home while receiving services. Residential short-term rehabilitation for 30 days or less may not be long enough for particular people with more serious addiction and dependency issues, and this should always be evaluated after the 30 days to ascertain if more extensive treatment is needed.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of treatment or will only pay for some of it. In these situations, it may appear like a drawback but individuals actually have a great deal of leverage simply because they can select whichever center they would like without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many people encounter. Likewise, rehabilitation centers will often provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain rehab centers will take Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present any other form of private health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehab in a limited amount of facilities, and in this case individuals may wish to explore the self pay option and come up with up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality rehab center which will get better results, say for example a long-term residential drug rehabilitation center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at alcohol and drug treatment centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in establishing the person's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being similar to any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment 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 and alcohol rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not an option. If a person has no private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they could qualify for state insurance, they can seek advice from their Social Services office within their area to determine if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but typically only in the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some kind of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation facilities. Individuals might have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab facility which is inside their network of providers and there could be other restrictions including how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a quality facility they prefer and consult with a rehabilitation counselor to ascertain if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the price of certain substance abuse rehabilitation services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities and also partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some limitations about the length of time a stay in inpatient drug rehab is permitted, and all of these questions can be answered before beginning rehabilitation so that it's clear just how long and individual can remain in the rehab program of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance option made available from numerous alcohol and drug treatment facilities in order to help individuals pay for rehabilitation where this might not have been possible initially. As an example, one client's price for rehabilitation might be different and lower than somebody else whose finances are better making them more prepared to spend the money for full cost of treatment. Registrars consider variables in addition to income including amount of dependents to determine the ultimate cost using the sliding scale.

  • PORT Human Services
    PORT Human Services is located at:

    1379 Cowell Farm Road
    Washington, NC. 27889

    If you would like to contact PORT Human Services, you can reach them at 252-975-8852.

    PORT Human Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less)
    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)