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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Research indicates that as much as 80 percent of HIV-infected individuals drink alcohol and that 30 to 60 percent have alcohol use disorders.
  • Alcohol can irritate the stomach to the point gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining), ulcers and acid reflux.
  • Long-term methamphetamine use can result in extreme weight loss because the drug suppresses appetite.

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 solutions are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehab services with regards to intensity of care, since the individual will be able to maintain their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a rehabilitation facility while receiving rehabilitation services. Even though this may appear ideal it might not provide the required change of atmosphere than many people in recovery have to have to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug abuse might have unique obstacles they must overcome when in rehabilitation, which rehabilitation specialists within the rehab they opt to be a part of must be keen of to ensure a complete recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to choose a center that's accustomed to helping seniors and older adults handle the unique life and substance abuse issues that these clients face which might include a wider spectrum of services including health care and the like.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often prone to alcoholism and drug and alcohol use because of the problems their impairment impose on them. While detection of the issue is often hard among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL and other assistance services intended for them when drug abuse rehab is needed. Besides ASL, such services may include assistive listening equipment and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are getting the support they require in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Spanish

Not all drug rehabilitation programs possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the demands of Spanish speaking clients, but luckily there are more and more programs that can do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than previously. Therapy, study info and stuff like that are actually frequently accessible in Spanish in both short and long terms programs which deliver inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish treatment is available too around the country.

Other Languages

In every single city in the U.S. there's someone experiencing substance abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might need rehabilitation in whatever language it is that they are fluent in to ensure their needs can be catered to properly when in treatment. Fortunately, there are numerous alcohol and drug treatment centers which have counselors on staff who speak other languages to make drug and alcohol treatment the most effective experience possible for anyone. Simply look for a high quality drug and alcohol rehabilitation program and inquire if it is feasible to receive rehabilitation in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance won't cover the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only cover some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a drawback but people in fact have a much more leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever center they want without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many individuals encounter. In addition, rehab facilities will frequently provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Medicaid

Some treatment facilities accept Medicaid when the individual cannot self pay or present some other kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term treatment within a limited amount of programs, and in cases like this individuals may want to explore the self pay option and come up with up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality rehab program which will get better results, say for example a long-term residential drug rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at drug rehab facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in setting up the individual's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some type of drug and alcohol treatment service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug rehab centers. Individuals could have to participate in a drug rehabilitation program which is inside their network of providers and there can be other limitations for example the length of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a good facility they like and meet with a rehabilitation specialist to find out if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the price of certain drug abuse treatment services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs and also partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There can be some limitations as to how long a stay in inpatient drug treatment is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered before beginning treatment so that it is clear how long and individual can remain in the rehab center of preference.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many alcohol and drug treatment facilities offer payment assistance to help individuals who may not have adequate money to self pay for rehab or whose medical insurance won't supply coverage or total coverage for his or her stay. For instance, Sometimes insurance only pays for a short-term facility when in actuality a long-term facility will likely be the more suitable option. To find out what payment assistance can be offered, like a sliding fee scale, talk with the program for particulars.

  • Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
    Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute is located at:

    2501 North 3rd Street
    Harrisburg, PA. 17110

    If you would like to contact Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, you can reach them at 717-782-6420.

    Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)