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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Major heroin withdrawal symptoms typically peak between 48 and 72 hours after the last dose has been administered, and wane after about a week.
  • As of 2011, about 30% of 10th grade students had used marijuana in the past year.
  • Cocaine use can trigger chaotic heart rhythms, called ventricular fibrillation, the physical symptoms of which may include chest pain, nausea, blurred vision, fever, muscle spasms, convulsions and coma.

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 can be obtained in many different settings along with different rehab lengths and plans to accommodate the varying needs of clients with any type of and amount of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential programs now being included in many insurance plans, there is no need to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who needs it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs and alcohol is really a course of action which can be made considerably more manageable and safely overseen when in a proper detoxification or alcohol and drug treatment facility. Often detoxification isn't risk-free, and even with the very best of intentions individuals who proceed through detoxification independently so that they can get sober may very well be putting their health as well as their lives in danger. It is always advisable to look for detoxification services in a professional program to avoid such dangers as well as have a smooth transition from detoxification to treatment in a top quality drug rehabilitation facility.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehab services with regards to intensity of care, because the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of needing to stay in a rehabilitation program while undergoing treatment services. While this might appear perfect it may not provide the required change of environment than many people in treatment have to have to experience a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse problems are what are recognized in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must handle both disorders when it's in treatment in order to find resolution simply because one often exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are many drug rehabilitation facilities who are able to specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face so that they can not just become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never wish to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Women

Women require high quality rehab in rehab but may also need special attention to the distinctive issues they face due to their gender. Men and women not just face varying and distinctive problems in everyday life because of gender, but in addition may abuse alcohol and drugs for completely different reasons. drug and alcohol rehab programs which appeal to women and the specific and unique needs that women encounter can help enormously on the women's road to permanent sobriety and a higher quality lifestyle.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders are often given the possibility or ordered to rehabilitation as a term of their sentencing. Quite often, the offender can select which treatment facility they would like to enroll in. Upon successful completion, DUI and DWI offenders can take advantage of reduced sentencing options in order to move ahead in their lives without having to be penalized further.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehab as part of a court ruling to meet a part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol treatment frequently receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when cooperating with alcohol and drug rehab specifications enforced on them as part of sentencing especially of course when successfully graduating a drug rehab program.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some form of drug treatment service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab facilities. Individuals may have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab center that is inside their network of providers and there could be other restrictions including the length of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent program they like and meet with a rehab counselor to determine if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the costs of certain substance abuse treatment services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities 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 may be some limitations as to the length of time a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehab is permitted, and all of these questions can be answered before you start rehabilitation so that it's clear how long and individual can remain in the rehabilitation facility of choice.

  • Philadelphia VA Medical Center
    Philadelphia VA Medical Center is located at:

    39th and Woodland Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA. 19104

    If you would like to contact Philadelphia VA Medical Center, you can reach them at 215-823-4070.

    Philadelphia VA Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)

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