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Drug Addiction Facts

  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers that that methylphenidate products, one type of stimulant drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), may in rare instances cause prolonged and sometimes painful erections known as priapism.
  • Every inpatient drug rehabilitation will offer different psychotherapy options and each patient will require different types and styles of treatment depending upon their personal circumstances.
  • Methamphetamine is an extremely addictive stimulant drug most popularly known as meth, ice, and crystal.

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

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues are what are known in the field of drug and alcohol rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders while in rehabilitation to find resolution because one often exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are several drug and alcohol rehab facilities who can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face so that they can not merely become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never consider it wise to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with drug use could have distinctive challenges they must conquer during treatment, which rehab professionals within the center they decide to be a part of should be keen of to ensure a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to decide on a facility that's acquainted with helping seniors and older adults tackle the unique life and drug use problems that these clients face that might include a wider spectrum of solutions including medical treatment and so on.

Other Languages

In each and every city in America there is someone struggling with drug use that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might need treatment in whatever language it is they are fluent in to ensure that their needs can be met properly while in rehabilitation. Thankfully, there are numerous drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers that have counselors on staff who speak other languages to make drug rehabilitation the very best experience possible for anyone. Simply find a high quality alcohol and drug rehabilitation center and find out if it is feasible to receive rehab in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance won't cover the total cost of rehab or will only cover some of it. In these situations, it may seem like a drawback but people really have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can select whichever program they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many people face. In addition, rehabilitation programs will often provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Some treatment centers accept Medicaid if the individual is unable to self pay or present some other type of private health insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation within a limited amount of facilities, and in such cases individuals may wish to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they are able to to pay for a more quality rehabilitation center that will get better results, say for example a long-term residential drug rehabilitation facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at drug rehabilitation programs which provide 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 aid in establishing the person's treatment plan. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being paid for through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of alcohol and drug rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. When someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may qualify for state insurance, they can seek advice from their Social Services office within their area to determine if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but typically only within the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans generally cover some sort of drug and alcohol rehab service ranging from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug treatment centers. Individuals might have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that is inside their network of providers and there might be other restrictions for example the amount of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick a good facility they prefer and consult with a treatment specialist to determine if their insurance will handle it.

  • SAIL
    SAIL is located at:

    54 Quay Avenue
    Hewlett, NY. 11557

    If you would like to contact SAIL, you can reach them at 516-569-3728.

    SAIL offers the following treatment services: Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance