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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Animal studies indicate that animals will work more persistently at pressing a bar for cocaine than for any other drug, including opiates. In one example, one monkey test subject pressed the bar 12,800 times until it got a single dose of cocaine. If the animal survives in such studies, it will return to the task of obtaining more cocaine.
  • There is concern among pediatricians that using prescription stimulants on children may affect their development, and it is still unknown how these drugs biologically affect the developing brain.
  • Fentanyl oral lozenges and injectables are also commonly diverted and abused.

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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Medicaid

Certain rehab facilities will take Medicaid if the individual is not able to self pay or present any other kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of centers, and in this case individuals may choose to explore the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they can to fund a more quality rehabilitation center which will get better results, say for example a long-term residential drug treatment program.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some kind of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug rehab facilities. Individuals could have to take part in a drug treatment facility which is in their network of providers and there could be other restrictions for example the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent center they prefer and consult with a rehab specialist to ascertain if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular drug abuse rehabilitation services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers along with partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There could be some limitations concerning just how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered before you begin treatment so that it is clear how long and individual can stay in the rehab program of preference.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities provide payment assistance to help individuals who might not have enough funds to self pay for treatment or whose medical insurance won't supply coverage or full coverage for their stay. By way of example, Sometimes insurance only covers a short-term facility when in fact a long-term center will likely be the more suitable selection. To see what payment assistance may be offered, for instance a sliding fee scale, seek advice from the facility for details.

  • Regional Institute for Children and
    Regional Institute for Children and is located at:

    605 South Chapel Gate Lane
    Baltimore, MD. 21229

    If you would like to contact Regional Institute for Children and, you can reach them at 410-368-7800.

    Regional Institute for Children and offers the following treatment services:
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

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