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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Because doctor shopping, pharmacy robberies, thefts, shoplifting incidents, health care fraud incidents and prescription fraud is so common because of codeine and other opiate addiction, the US Department of Justice has established prescription monitoring programs in 21 states to facilitate the collection, analysis, and reporting of information regarding pharmaceutical drug prescriptions.
  • Marijuana's effects on the user depend on the strength and amount of THC it contains, and the THC content of marijuana has been increasing since the 1970s.
  • As of 2005, the National Institute of Health discovered that 44% of all inpatient treatment individuals successfully completed the facilities' programs, however, this figure does not show the long-term success rates of the centers.

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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Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug abuse might have distinctive obstacles they have to overcome when in rehab, which treatment specialists within the rehab they elect to take part in have to be keen of in order that a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to select a rehab that's accustomed to helping seniors and older adults tackle the unique life and drug abuse problems that these clients face which can include a wider spectrum of services including health care and the like.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance won't cover the entire cost of rehab or will only pay for part of it. In these cases, it may seem like a drawback but individuals actually have a great deal of leverage because they can choose whichever program they would like without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many men and women face. Likewise, rehabilitation facilities will usually provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some rehab centers will take Medicaid if the individual cannot self pay or present any other type of private medical health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehab inside a limited amount of programs, and in this instance individuals may wish to explore the self pay option and come up with up any resources they can to pay for a more quality rehabilitation program which will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility.

  • Riverwood Mental Health Services
    Riverwood Mental Health Services is located at:

    2698 Main Road
    Tiverton, RI. 2878

    If you would like to contact Riverwood Mental Health Services, you can reach them at 401-624-2914.

    Riverwood Mental Health Services offers the following treatment services: Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid