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Drug Addiction Facts

  • It is not uncommon for chronic methamphetamine users to experience psychotic behavior including intense paranoia, hallucinations, and out-of-control rage that can result in violent episodes.
  • Prescription stimulants may slow down the development of cartilage tissue, affecting bone growth in children.
  • Globally, 320,000 young people between the age of 15 and 29 die from alcohol-related causes every year, resulting in 9% of all deaths in that age group.

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 services regarding level of care, since the individual can keep their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of having to stay in a treatment program while receiving treatment services. Even if this may seem perfect it may not provide the much needed change of environment than many people in treatment have to have to have a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders are what are recognized in the field of drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders when it's in treatment in order to find resolution due to the fact one usually exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are many alcohol and drug rehab programs that can specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face in order to not just become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of substance abuse rehab will frequently require services beyond what a standard drug treatment facility will be able to provide. Because extensive medical solutions tend to be an integral aspect of the physical recovery process for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who most likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their habit, it is vital that these clients obtain the medical care needed along with any rehab services for drug abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians acquire excellent rehabilitation services within a treatment setting which is discreet and has treatment professionals available to them who comprehend the unique challenges that they experience in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians may also be triggered by the challenges they face due to their sexual preference, a program which will help them handle these problems and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked before arriving in treatment could be a crucial part of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with drug abuse could have unique obstacles they have to overcome while in rehab, which rehab professionals within the program they decide to take part in must be keen of to ensure that a complete recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to pick a facility that's used to helping seniors and older adults address the distinctive life and substance abuse issues that these clients face which may include a broader spectrum of services including health care and the like.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehab due to a court ruling to fulfill part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol rehabilitation often receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when cooperating with drug rehab specifications enforced with them in sentencing and particularly of course when successfully graduating a drug treatment facility.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol treatment programs have the staff or wherewithal to cater to the demands of Spanish speaking clients, but fortunately there are more and more centers that can do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than previously. Therapy, study data and the like are actually very often accessible in Spanish in both long and short terms centers which deliver inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is also available nationwide.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehab when the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help out with setting up the person's rehab strategy. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being just like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some kind of drug and alcohol rehab service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab facilities. Individuals could have to participate in a drug rehab program that's in their network of providers and there can be other restrictions for example just how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent program they like and speak with a rehab specialist to ascertain if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of certain substance abuse rehab services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs along with partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There could be some restrictions about just how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol treatment is permitted, and every one of these questions can be answered before you start rehab so that it's clear the length of time and individual can stay in the rehab program of preference.

  • Progressions
    Progressions is located at:

    881 Marcon Boulevard
    Allentown, PA. 18109

    If you would like to contact Progressions, you can reach them at 610-266-2656.

    Progressions offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)