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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Major heroin withdrawal symptoms typically peak between 48 and 72 hours after the last dose has been administered, and wane after about a week.
  • More than half a million visits to hospital emergency rooms a year are drug-related.
  • Long-term studies of high school students and their patterns of drug use suggest that very few young people use other illegal drugs without first trying marijuana.

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 can be obtained in a variety of settings along with different rehab lengths and plans to suit the various needs of clients with any kind of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential programs now being paid by many insurance plans, there's no need to postpone receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who wants it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs and alcohol is really a process which can be made much more manageable and safely supervised when in a professional detoxification or drug treatment facility. Often detoxification isn't without risk, and even with the best of intentions individuals who proceed through detoxification by themselves so that they can get sober may very well be putting their health and even their lives at risk. It is always best to seek detoxification services in a professional center in order to avoid such risks as well as have a smooth progression from detoxification to treatment at a quality alcohol and drug rehab facility.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehab services regarding intensity of care, for the reason that individual will be able to maintain their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of needing to be in a rehabilitation program while receiving treatment services. Even if this may appear ideal it may not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than a lot of people in treatment have to have to experience a successful rehab.

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 alcohol and drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders when it's in rehab in order to find resolution simply because one typically exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are many drug rehabilitation facilities who can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face in order to not just become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not consider it wise to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of treatment or will only cover some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals in fact have a much more leverage because they can select whichever program they would like without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many people face. In addition, rehab centers will often offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some kind of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities. Individuals might have to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment facility which is within their network of providers and there can be other limitations for example how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent center they prefer and consult with a rehabilitation specialist to find out if their insurance will handle it.

  • San Diego VAMC
    San Diego VAMC is located at:

    8810 Rio San Diego Drive
    San Diego, CA. 92108

    If you would like to contact San Diego VAMC, you can reach them at 619-400-5199.

    San Diego VAMC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance