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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Methadone is a synthetic opiate prescription drug which is used as "maintenance" treatment for heroin and other opiate addiction, because it curbs cravings for opiates and other opioid prescription drugs and also prevents withdrawal from these drugs.
  • Intramuscular heroin injection produces a slightly slower onset of heroin's euphoric feeling, taking approximately 5 to 8 minutes.
  • A many as 40% of college students misusing prescription stimulant drugs use intranasal delivery (snorting).

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 bottom end of the spectrum of treatment solutions with regards to intensity of care, because the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of having to stay in a treatment program while undergoing rehab services. Even though this might appear perfect it will not provide the required change of surroundings than many people in rehabilitation need to have a productive rehab.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with substance abuse may have unique obstacles they have to conquer when in treatment, which rehab specialists in the rehab they elect to be a part of should be keen of in order that a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to select a facility which is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults tackle the distinctive life and drug abuse issues that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical care and the like.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug treatment facilities possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clients, but thankfully there are more and more programs that are able to do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than ever before. Counselling, study info and stuff like that are actually frequently obtainable in Spanish in both long and short terms facilities which deliver inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish treatment is also available nationwide.

Other Languages

In every single city in the U.S. there is someone fighting drug abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might require rehab in whatever language it is that they are fluent in to ensure that their needs can be met properly while in rehabilitation. Fortunately, there are many drug rehab programs that have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make alcohol and drug rehab the most effective experience possible for anyone. Simply discover a high quality drug rehab center and inquire if it is possible to receive rehabilitation in other languages.

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation facilities accept Medicaid when the individual cannot self pay or present some other type of private health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation within a limited amount of facilities, and in cases like this individuals may wish to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality treatment facility which will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at drug and alcohol treatment centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the facility is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must assist in setting up the person's treatment strategy. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being just like any other kind 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 can be used to cover the costs of drug treatment if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a choice. When someone doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could be eligible for state insurance, they can check with their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but generally only within the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans generally cover some kind of drug treatment service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab facilities. Individuals might have to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab program that's within their network of providers and there may be other limitations including the length of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a quality facility they like and speak with a rehabilitation counselor to ascertain if their insurance will handle it.

  • PSI Family Services Inc
    PSI Family Services Inc is located at:

    770 M Street SE
    Washington, DC. 20003

    If you would like to contact PSI Family Services Inc, you can reach them at 202-547-3870.

    PSI Family Services Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance

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