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Drug Addiction Facts

  • In one study conducted in Memphis, TN, out of 150 reckless drivers who were tested for drugs at the arrest scene, 33% tested positive for marijuana, and 12 percent tested positive for both marijuana and cocaine.
  • In the United States, the rate of heroin use in high school aged children has increased dramatically over the last ten years, with over 2% of high school senior reporting such use at least once.
  • The length and severity of Codeine withdrawal symptoms depends on the dosage and length of time the individual has been using the drug.

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 services are on the low end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions in terms of level of care, because the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of having to stay in a rehab facility while receiving treatment services. Even if this might seem ideal it will not provide the required change of atmosphere than many individuals in rehab have to have to experience a successful rehab.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and substance abuse as a result of problems that their impairment impose on them. While discovery of the issue can sometimes be difficult among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL and other assistance services readily available for them when substance abuse rehab is needed. Aside from ASL, such services can include assistive listening tools and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are receiving the help they require in alcohol and drug rehabilitation.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol treatment facilities possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clients, but fortunately there are more and more programs that can do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than previously. Therapy, study information and stuff like that are now frequently available in Spanish in both long and short terms programs which deliver inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish treatment is also available nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of treatment 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 simply because they can decide on whichever program they would like without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many men and women face. Likewise, rehabilitation facilities will usually provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation centers accept Medicaid if the individual is not able to self pay or present some other kind of private health care insurance. Medicaid may only pay for outpatient and short-term treatment within a limited amount of centers, and in cases like this individuals may choose to explore the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they're able to to pay for a more quality rehabilitation center which will get better results, like a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at drug and alcohol treatment programs which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must assist in establishing the person's treatment plan. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being similar to any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being paid for through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of drug and alcohol rehab if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't an option. If someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might be eligible for state insurance, they can seek advice from their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but generally only inside the state which offers the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some type of drug rehabilitation service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities. Individuals could possibly have to participate in a drug rehab facility that's within their network of providers and there can be other limitations like how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a good program they prefer and consult with a rehabilitation specialist to determine if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of certain substance abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers along with partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some limitations regarding just how long a stay in inpatient drug treatment is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered before you begin rehabilitation so that it's clear the length of time and individual can remain in the rehabilitation center of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance option provided by a number of drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in order to help clients afford rehab where this might not have been possible originally. For instance, one client's fee for rehabilitation might be different and less than another individual whose financial situation is better which makes them better able to pay the full cost of rehabilitation. Registrars take into account other factors besides income including amount of dependents to determine the ultimate cost using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug and alcohol rehab facilities offer payment assistance to help individuals who might possibly not have sufficient resources to self pay for rehab or whose medical insurance won't provide coverage or full coverage for their stay. By way of example, Sometimes insurance only covers a short-term program when in reality a long-term center will probably be the more appropriate choice. To determine what payment assistance may be available, like a sliding fee scale, seek advice from the center for details.

  • Phoenix Center BHS
    Phoenix Center BHS is located at:

    410 East Church Street
    Fort Valley, GA. 31030

    If you would like to contact Phoenix Center BHS, you can reach them at 478-825-6499.

    Phoenix Center BHS offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    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)