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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Inpatient drug and alcohol rehab programs are safe, structured settings in which patients are separated from stressful circumstances that increase or fuel the urge to use.
  • Risk of contracting hepatitis C (HCV) among injecting cocaine users begins with the first injection, and within 2 years, nearly 40 percent of injection drug users are exposed to HCV.
  • An estimated 10 percent of 9 to 10 year olds have begun drinking alcohol.

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 solutions are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehab services in terms of intensity of care, since the individual will be able to maintain their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to be in a treatment center while receiving rehabilitation services. While this might seem ideal it will not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than a lot of people in rehab have to have to have a successful rehab.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with substance abuse could have unique obstacles they have to overcome whilst in rehab, which rehabilitation specialists within the center they choose to take part in have to be keen of to ensure a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to choose a center which is familiar with helping seniors and older adults address the distinctive life and substance abuse issues that these clients face which can include a wider spectrum of services including health care and so on.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be predisposed to alcoholism and drug and alcohol use due to challenges that their impairment impose on them. While discovery of the problem can sometimes be hard among the hearing impaired, you'll find ASL as well as other assistance services available for them when substance abuse rehabilitation is needed. Aside from ASL, such services can sometimes include assistive listening tools and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired people are receiving the support they require in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug treatment centers have the staff or wherewithal to cater to the requirements of Spanish speaking clientele, but luckily there are more and more facilities that are able to do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than previously. Counselling, study information and stuff like that are actually very often available in Spanish in both short and long terms facilities which deliver inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish treatment is also available nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance won't cover the total cost of treatment or will only cover part of it. In these instances, it may appear like a disadvantage but people in fact have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can choose whichever program they would like without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many individuals face. In addition, rehab facilities will often offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain treatment facilities accept Medicaid when the individual cannot self pay or present some other form of private health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation within a limited amount of centers, and in cases like this individuals may choose to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they are able to to cover a more quality rehab facility that will get better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at drug and alcohol rehab facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the program is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in setting up the individual's treatment plan. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being exactly like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of drug rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not an option. When someone does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may qualify for state insurance, they can consult their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but typically only inside the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans generally cover some sort of drug rehabilitation service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug rehab programs. Individuals could have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab facility which is in their network of providers and there may be other limitations like the length of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a quality center they prefer and consult with a rehab specialist to find out if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the costs of certain substance abuse rehab services. 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 speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There might be some restrictions as to just how long a stay in inpatient drug rehabilitation is allowed, and every one of these questions will be answered before you begin rehab so that it is clear how much time and individual can remain in the rehabilitation center of choice.

  • Riverland Medical Center
    Riverland Medical Center is located at:

    1700 East E Wallace Boulevard
    Ferriday, LA. 71334

    If you would like to contact Riverland Medical Center, you can reach them at 318-757-6551.

    Riverland Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, 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)