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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Ecstasy users most often come from middle and upper class households.
  • Physical addiction is characterized by the presence of tolerance (needing more and more of the drug to achieve the same effect).
  • The medical examiner's office in Long Island, NY has been investigating several deaths initially assumed to be heroin overdoses but later found to have involved fentanyl.

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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Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Substance abuse treatment services are available in a variety of settings with different treatment lengths and plans to accommodate the various demands of clients with any sort of and degree of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential programs now being covered by many insurance plans, you shouldn't have to put off getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who wants it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services with regards to intensity of care, for the reason that individual can keep their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of needing to remain in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing rehabilitation services. Although this may appear perfect it will not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than a lot of people in treatment have to have to have a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues are what are known in the field of alcohol and drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders during rehabilitation to find resolution because one often exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are many drug rehabilitation centers who can specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face so that they can not just become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never want to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with drug abuse might have distinctive obstacles they must conquer while in treatment, which rehab professionals in the facility they opt to take part in should be keen of to ensure a complete recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to select a rehab which is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and drug use problems that these clients face which can include a wider spectrum of solutions including medical treatment and so on.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women not only require assistance from a quality rehab for their own health and wellbeing but also for the wellbeing of the unborn child or the kid they've delivered who must be properly taken care of as they become rehabbed and in turn capable of being a much better mother. Treatment opportunities exist which give them as well as their child with sufficient healthcare services whilst ensuring they acquire the treatment they might need to become sober and be able to stay this way to become the very best mother they can be.

Women

Women require high quality treatment in rehab but can also require particular attention to the unique issues they face because of gender. Males and females not just face varying and distinctive problems in everyday life due to gender, but also may abuse drugs and alcohol for completely different reasons. alcohol and drug treatment centers which appeal to women and the distinctive and unique needs that women face can help significantly on a women's road to permanent abstinence and a higher quality lifestyle.

Men

Similar to how men and women face varying and unique challenges in life that are specific to their gender, men and women can also face distinctive challenges in treatment which are gender-specific, which is why a facility specifically designed with these special needs and obstacles at heart can be very helpful for someone searching for an effective rehab option.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance won't cover the entire cost of treatment or will only cover part of it. In these cases, it may appear like a drawback but people really have a great deal of leverage because they can choose whichever center they would like without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many individuals encounter. In addition, rehabilitation facilities will usually provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to help them get into treatment.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of drug and alcohol treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If a person doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might qualify for state insurance, they can check with their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but usually only within the state which provides the insurance.

  • STEP Med
    STEP Med is located at:

    2929 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
    Dallas, TX. 75215

    If you would like to contact STEP Med, you can reach them at 214-421-9100.

    STEP Med offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)