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Drug Addiction Facts

  • According to the Center for Disease Control, methadone use is riskier than other prescription painkiller use because levels build up in the body and may interfere with a person's normal heart rhythm or breathing.
  • A recent study found that 9.5% of primary and secondary syphilis cases among heterosexual men were among those who had a history of methamphetamine use.
  • Medications called opiate receptor antagonists block the effects of opiate drugs, such as Naloxone for one, and overdoses of fentanyl should be treated immediately with an opiate antagonist.

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 many different settings and with various rehab lengths and plans to suit the various needs of clients with any type of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being paid by many insurance plans, there is no need to postpone receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who wants it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from alcohol and drugs is a process which can be made far more manageable and safely supervised when in a professional detox or drug treatment center. Sometimes detoxification isn't risk free, and even with the best of intentions people who go through detoxification independently in order to get sober may very well be putting their own health or even their lives at risk. It is usually far better to seek out detoxification solutions inside a professional center to prevent such hazards as well as have a smooth progression from detoxification to treatment in a top quality drug and alcohol rehab program.

Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are accessible to anybody who should be safely managed through detox services when intensely dependent to drugs and/or alcohol, or who wants a better spectrum of care such as somebody who is dealing with a dual diagnosis so also needs mental health solutions as part of their rehab procedure. You'll find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services available.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of rehab services regarding level of care, since the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of needing to be in a treatment program while receiving rehab services. Although this may seem ideal it will not provide the required change of atmosphere than many individuals in treatment have to have to experience a productive rehabilitation.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with substance abuse could have distinctive challenges they have to overcome when in treatment, which rehab specialists in the rehab they decide to take part in must be keen of so that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to choose a center which is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults tackle the distinctive life and drug abuse problems that these clients face that might include a wider spectrum of services including medical treatment and so on.

Women

Women have to have quality rehab in rehab but may also need special attention to the unique issues they face because of gender. Men and women not just face varying and distinctive challenges in everyday life due to gender, but in addition may abuse alcohol and drugs for completely different reasons. alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers which cater to women and the specific and unique needs that women encounter can help enormously on the women's road to permanent abstinence and a higher standard of living.

Men

Just as men and women encounter varying and unique challenges in life that happen to be specific to their gender, men and women might also face distinctive challenges in rehabilitation that are gender-specific, and that's why a program designed specifically with these unique needs and obstacles in mind can be extremely ideal for someone looking for a powerful rehab solution.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and drug abuse because of the problems that their impairment impose on them. While discovery of this problem can sometimes be difficult among the hearing impaired, you'll find ASL along with other assistance services designed for them when substance abuse rehab is necessary. Apart from ASL, such services can include assistive listening equipment and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired people are receiving the support they require in drug rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance won't cover the entire cost of treatment or will only pay for part of it. In these situations, it may appear like a drawback but individuals really have a much more leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever program they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many people encounter. Likewise, rehab facilities will usually provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicare

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

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of alcohol and drug rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't a possibility. If someone doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they may qualify for state insurance, they should check with their Social Services office within their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but generally only within the state which offers the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some sort of alcohol and drug rehab service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab facilities. Individuals may have to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment program that's within their network of providers and there could be other restrictions including the amount of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a quality facility they prefer and consult with a treatment counselor to determine if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular drug abuse treatment solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers along with partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There could be some restrictions regarding the length of time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered before you start treatment so that it is clear how long and individual can stay in the treatment center of preference.

  • Palmetto Lowcountry
    Palmetto Lowcountry is located at:

    2777 Speissegger Drive
    North Charleston, SC. 29405

    If you would like to contact Palmetto Lowcountry, you can reach them at 843-747-5830.

    Palmetto Lowcountry offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)