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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Heroin purchased at street level is very rarely pure, and the average bag of heroin sometimes has less than 5% of pure heroin.
  • Ecstasy has been labeled as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act since 1985, and has a high potential for abuse and serves no legitimate medical purpose.
  • Emergency room visits involving a prescription stimulant rose from 13,379 in 2005 to 31,244 just five years later, according to the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration. ER visits by those 18-25 nearly quadrupled in that time, to 8,148. The number of visits caused by non-prescribed use of the stimulants rose to half.

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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Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues are what are identified in the field of drug and alcohol rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders while in treatment in order to find resolution because one typically exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are lots of drug and alcohol rehab centers that can specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face to enable them to not merely become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never feel the need to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who may need drug abuse rehabilitation will frequently require services beyond what a traditional alcohol and drug rehab center will be able to deliver. Due to the fact extensive medical solutions in many cases are an integral aspect of the physical recovery process for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who very likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their habit, it is important that these clients obtain the health care required in conjunction with any rehabilitation services for drug abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is important that gays and lesbians acquire excellent rehabilitation services within a treatment environment which is discreet and with treatment professionals available to them who comprehend the distinctive problems they experience in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered by the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a program which will help them handle these issues and give them the peace of mind they may have lacked before arriving in rehab could be a crucial part of rehab for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with substance abuse might have unique obstacles they must overcome while in rehabilitation, which rehab professionals in the center they opt to be a part of must be keen of in order that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to pick a facility that is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults address the unique life and drug abuse issues that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical care and the like.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be predisposed to alcoholism and drug and alcohol use as a result of challenges that their impairment impose on them. While detection of the issue can sometimes be difficult among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL and other assistance services designed for them when drug abuse treatment is necessary. Besides ASL, such services can sometimes include assistive listening tools and captioned video materials to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are obtaining the help they need in drug treatment.

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation programs will take Medicaid when the individual is not able to self pay or present another type of private health care insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of centers, and in this instance individuals may choose to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they are able to to cover a more quality treatment center which will get better results, say for example a long-term residential alcohol and drug treatment program.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug and alcohol rehab facilities offer payment assistance to help clients who might 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. As an example, Sometimes insurance only pays for a short-term program when in actuality a long-term program will be the more ideal choice. To find out what payment assistance can be available, such as a sliding fee scale, seek advice from the center for particulars.

  • Pioneer Human Services
    Pioneer Human Services is located at:

    201 Lila Lane
    Burlington, WA. 98233

    If you would like to contact Pioneer Human Services, you can reach them at 360-757-7738.

    Pioneer Human Services offers the following treatment services: Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)