Menu

Drug Addiction Facts

  • A recent article written in the New York Times points out that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that the ADHD diagnosis has been made in 15 percent of high school-age children, and that the number of children on prescription drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall has risen significantly to an astounding 3.5 million currently from 600,000 in 1990.
  • Each year, thousands of people choke on their own vomit while drunk.
  • Despite the idea that abuse of codeine is safe, codeine overdose can occur both in individuals who have been legitimately prescribed the drug, and in individuals who have been abusing the drug recreationally.

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.

Drug Treatment Help Request

Fill out the form below and a counselor will get back with you to help you locate a drug addiction treatment program.

100% Confidential.

Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Substance abuse treatment services can be obtained in many different settings along with different treatment lengths and plans to accommodate the various demands of clients with any kind of and amount of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential centers now being covered by many insurance companies, there is no need to postpone receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who desires it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services with regards to level of care, since the individual can keep their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of needing to remain in a rehabilitation center while receiving rehabilitation services. Even if this may appear ideal it may not provide the required change of atmosphere than many individuals in recovery have to have to have a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders are what are known in the field of alcohol and drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders when it's in rehab to find resolution because one usually exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are lots of alcohol and drug treatment programs who can specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face so that they can not merely become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never feel the need to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders in many cases are given the choice or ordered to rehabilitation as part of sentencing. Quite often, the offender can choose which treatment center they wish to go to. When successfully completed, DUI and DWI offenders can take advantage of decreased sentencing options to be able to progress in their lives without having to be penalized further.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehabilitation as part of a court ruling to satisfy part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug rehab frequently receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when cooperating with drug and alcohol rehabilitation specifications enforced with them as part of sentencing specifically of course when successfully completing a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.

Medicaid

Some rehab centers accept Medicaid when the individual cannot self pay or present some other type of private medical insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term rehab inside a limited amount of centers, and in such cases individuals may wish to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they are able to to pay for a more quality rehabilitation center which will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug rehabilitation facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at alcohol and drug rehab programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help in setting up the person's rehab strategy. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being similar to any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment 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 drug rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might qualify for state insurance, they should talk with their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but generally 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 drug rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug rehab centers. Individuals might have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab program that's in their network of providers and there might be other restrictions like just how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select an excellent facility they like and speak with a treatment specialist to determine if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular drug abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities as well as partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There may be some limitations concerning how much time a stay in inpatient drug rehab is permitted, and all of these questions can be answered prior to starting treatment so that it is clear the length of time and individual can stay in the rehab facility of preference.

  • Penobscot Nation Counseling Services
    Penobscot Nation Counseling Services is located at:

    23 Wabanaki Way
    Old Town, ME. 4468

    If you would like to contact Penobscot Nation Counseling Services, you can reach them at 207-817-7400.

    Penobscot Nation Counseling Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)