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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Alcohol can irritate the stomach to the point gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining), ulcers and acid reflux.
  • Heroin overdoses and overdose deaths are increasing in many areas of the country, due to high heroin purity, heroin at street level which is laced with other opioids such as fentanyl, increasing numbers of heroin abusers initiating use at a younger age, and inexperienced users switching from prescription opioids to heroin.
  • Combining any form of fentanyl with heroin or cocaine significantly intensifies their potency and potential dangers.

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 several settings and with various rehab lengths and plans to accommodate the various needs of clients with any kind of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential programs now being covered by many insurance companies, you shouldn't have to put off getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who needs it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services with regards to intensity of care, as the individual can preserve their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of needing to remain in a rehab facility while receiving treatment services. While this might appear ideal it will not provide the required change of atmosphere than many people in rehabilitation need to have a successful rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any kind of drug use, it is important that they acquire quality care to stop the situation in its tracks so that it doesn't worsen and possibly jeopardize their future. Due to the fact adolescent drug use which persists often continues into one's adult life, mothers and fathers must remain vigilant and get their adolescent rehabilitation the moment a problem is observed in a facility which handles adolescent substance abuse. Several facilities which treat adolescents offer both inpatient and residential treatment, that has been proven to be the very best settings for rehab clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders are what are identified in the field of alcohol and drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders during rehabilitation in order to find resolution because one often exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are many alcohol and drug rehab facilities who are able to specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face so that they can not only become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not wish to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who may need drug abuse rehabilitation will frequently need solutions beyond what a standard drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility can provide. Due to the fact comprehensive medical services in many cases are a key part of the physical process of recovery for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their habit, it is important that these clients receive the health care required along with any treatment services for his or her substance abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is crucial that gays and lesbians acquire quality treatment solutions within a rehabilitation environment that's discreet and has treatment specialists at their disposal who comprehend the unique challenges that they experience in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered because of the challenges they face due to their sexual preference, a rehab which will help them resolve these problems and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked prior to arriving in rehab can be a crucial aspect of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with substance abuse may have unique challenges they have to overcome when in rehab, which treatment specialists in the rehab they decide to be a part of have to be keen of to ensure a full recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to pick a program which is familiar with helping seniors and older adults deal with the distinctive life and drug use problems that these clients face which may include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical care and so on.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women not only require assistance from a quality rehab for their own health and wellbeing but in addition for the wellbeing of the unborn child or for the kid they have given birth to who must be appropriately taken care of as they become rehabilitated and in turn capable of being a better mother. Rehab possibilities exist which provide them as well as their child with sufficient healthcare services while also making certain they obtain the rehab they need to become abstinent and be able to stay that way to be the very best parent they can be.

Women

Women require high quality treatment in rehab but may also need special awareness of the unique issues they face because of their gender. Women and men not just face varying and distinctive problems in life as a result of gender, but in addition may abuse alcohol and drugs for very different reasons. drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities which appeal to women and the specific and unique needs that women face often helps significantly on the women's path to long term abstinence and a higher standard of living.

Men

Similar to how men and women face varying and unique challenges in daily life which are specific to their gender, women and men might also face unique challenges in treatment which are gender-specific, and that's why a center designed specifically with these special needs and obstacles in mind can be quite ideal for someone looking for an effective rehab solution.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders in many cases are given the choice or ordered to rehab as part of sentencing. Sometimes, the offender can decide which rehab center they wish to go to. Upon successful completion, DUI and DWI offenders benefit from decreased sentencing options so that they can progress in their lives without having to be penalized any more.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into treatment due to a court ruling to satisfy a part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug treatment often receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when being cooperative with drug and alcohol rehabilitation requirements enforced with them in sentencing specifically naturally when successfully graduating a drug and alcohol rehab center.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't pay for the total cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for part of it. In these situations, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals in fact have a much more leverage because they can choose whichever facility they would like without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many people face. In addition, rehabilitation facilities will frequently offer payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some kind of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers. Individuals could possibly have to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment program which is in their network of providers and there could be other restrictions including how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a good program they like and consult with a rehab specialist to determine if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the price of particular drug abuse rehab solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers in addition to partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There might be some restrictions about how much time a stay in inpatient drug treatment is allowed, and every one of these questions will be answered before you start rehab so that it's clear the length of time and individual can stay in the rehab center of choice.

  • Paul J Kemberling LCPC
    Paul J Kemberling LCPC is located at:

    41 Mechanic Street
    Camden, ME. 4843

    If you would like to contact Paul J Kemberling LCPC, you can reach them at 207-230-1177.

    Paul J Kemberling LCPC 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, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)