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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Cocaine use can trigger chaotic heart rhythms, called ventricular fibrillation, the physical symptoms of which may include chest pain, nausea, blurred vision, fever, muscle spasms, convulsions and coma.
  • Ecstasy affects many of the same areas of the brain that are targeted by other addictive drugs, and studies show that animals prefer the drug, much like they do cocaine, over other pleasurable stimuli, which is another hallmark of most addictive drugs.
  • Older adults who drink put themselves at higher risks for falls, car crashes, and other unintentional injuries.

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 number of settings with different rehab lengths and plans to suit the varying needs of clients with any kind of and amount of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being included in many insurance plans, there is no need to put off getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who desires it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from alcohol and drugs is really a process which can be made a lot more manageable and safely supervised when in a proper detoxification or drug treatment facility. Often detoxification isn't risk free, and even with good intentions people who go through detoxification by themselves so that they can get sober could really be putting their own health or even their lives in danger. It is usually far better to seek detoxification services inside a professional center to avoid such dangers and also to have a smooth transition from detoxification to rehab in a top quality drug treatment program.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehab services with regards to intensity of care, since the individual will be able to maintain their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of having to be in a treatment facility while receiving treatment services. While this might seem ideal it may not provide the much needed change of surroundings than many individuals in rehabilitation have to have to experience a successful rehab.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some type of alcohol and drug rehab service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment facilities. Individuals could have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center that is inside their network of providers and there can be other restrictions for example the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick an excellent facility they like and speak with a treatment counselor to find out if their insurance will cover it.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many alcohol and drug rehab centers offer payment assistance to help individuals who may possibly not have adequate resources to self pay for treatment or whose health insurance won't supply coverage or total coverage for his or her stay. As an example, Sometimes insurance only covers a short-term program when in reality a long-term center will probably be the more ideal selection. To determine what payment assistance might be available, say for example a sliding fee scale, seek advice from the program for particulars.

  • San Diego VAMC
    San Diego VAMC is located at:

    1300 Rancho del Oro Drive
    Oceanside, CA. 92056

    If you would like to contact San Diego VAMC, you can reach them at 760-643-2077.

    San Diego VAMC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Private Health Insurance, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)