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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Most major metropolitan areas have inpatient drug rehabilitation centers within a short distance, though few are within the urban limits.
  • 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.
  • Alcohol and drug abuse is one of the top two problems exhibited by families in 81% of the reported cases of child abuse and neglect by state child protective service agencies.

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 with various rehab lengths and plans to suit the various needs of clients with any kind of and level of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential programs now being paid by many insurance companies, there's no need to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who wants it.

Halfway House

A halfway house is a location which allows for a smooth transition if somebody has become sober by themselves or has finished a drug and alcohol rehab facility and needs help re-acclimating to a normal lifestyle. Residing in a halfway house, or sober living facility as they are sometimes called, an aspect of sentencing if a person is found guilty of drug charges also. If guidance is needed locating a halfway house, speak to an alcohol and drug treatment center and meet with a rehabilitation specialist who will be able to point you towards the right direction.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehab solutions regarding intensity of care, because the individual can preserve their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to remain in a rehab facility while undergoing treatment services. Although this might appear ideal it might not provide the required change of surroundings than many individuals in rehabilitation need to experience a productive rehab.

Women

Women need quality rehab in rehab but might also need special attention to the distinctive challenges they face because of their gender. Men and women not only face varying and distinctive challenges in life because of gender, but in addition may abuse drugs and alcohol for completely different reasons. alcohol and drug treatment programs which cater to women and the distinctive and unique needs that women face can help significantly on a women's road to permanent sobriety and a higher quality lifestyle.

Men

Similar to how men and women encounter varying and unique challenges in life which are specific to their gender, women and men can also face unique challenges in rehabilitation which are gender specific, which explains why a program specifically designed with these special needs and challenges at heart can be quite ideal for someone looking for an effective treatment solution.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be predisposed to alcoholism and drug and alcohol use due to the problems that their impairment impose on them. While detection of this issue is often hard among the hearing impaired, you can find ASL along with other assistance services designed for them when drug abuse rehabilitation is required. Aside from ASL, such services may include assistive listening tools and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are obtaining the support they need in drug and alcohol rehab.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of rehab or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a drawback but individuals in fact have a much more leverage simply because they can decide on whichever facility they want without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many people face. In addition, treatment facilities will frequently provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain treatment facilities accept Medicaid in the event the individual is not able to self pay or present any other type of private medical insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term treatment within a limited amount of programs, and in such cases individuals might want to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality rehabilitation facility that will get better results, say for example a long-term residential drug rehabilitation center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at alcohol and drug rehab facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must assist in setting up the individual's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being similar to any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of drug treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't a possibility. When someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but typically only inside the state which offers the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans generally cover some kind of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service including outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab programs. Individuals might have to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment facility that's within their network of providers and there can be other restrictions such as how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose a good facility they like and consult with a rehab specialist to find out if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of certain drug abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities as well as partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There could be some restrictions regarding the length of time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug treatment is allowed, and every one of these questions will be answered before you start rehab so that it's clear just how long and individual can remain in the rehab facility of preference.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance option offered by numerous drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities in order to help clients afford treatment where this might not have been doable originally. As an example, one client's price for rehabilitation could possibly be different and another individual whose finances are better making them better able to pay for the full price of rehab. Registrars consider other factors apart from income including amount of dependents to ascertain the final cost and using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug rehab facilities provide payment assistance to help individuals who may not have enough resources to self pay for rehabilitation or whose medical insurance won't supply coverage or total coverage for their stay. As an example, Occasionally insurance only pays for a short-term program when in actuality a long-term facility will probably be the more appropriate choice. To see what payment assistance may be offered, for instance a sliding fee scale, seek advice from the program for details.

  • Penobscot Community Healthcare
    Penobscot Community Healthcare is located at:

    179 Corporate Drive
    Bangor, ME. 4401

    If you would like to contact Penobscot Community Healthcare, you can reach them at 207-217-6713 x1480.

    Penobscot Community Healthcare offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    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), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)