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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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Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are accessible to anyone who should be safely managed through detox services when heavily dependent to alcohol and drugs, or who needs a broader spectrum of care such as someone who is dealing with a dual diagnosis and also requires mental health services as part of their rehab process. You'll find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services accessible.

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 keep their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to remain in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing treatment services. Although this may seem perfect it will not provide the much needed change of surroundings than a lot of people in recovery need to have a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues are what are known in the field of drug and alcohol treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders while in treatment in order to find resolution simply because one typically exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are numerous drug treatment facilities that can specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face to enable them to not simply become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug use could have unique obstacles they have to overcome during rehab, which treatment specialists in the rehab they opt to take part in should be keen of so that a full recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to choose a program that's accustomed to helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and substance abuse issues that these clients face which may include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical care and so on.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and substance abuse due to the problems their impairment impose on them. While detection of the problem can be hard among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL and other assistance services intended for them when substance abuse rehab is necessary. Aside from ASL, such services can include assistive listening equipment and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are receiving the support they need in drug and alcohol rehab.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only cover part of it. In these cases, it may appear like a drawback but individuals really have a great deal of leverage simply because they can select whichever center they want without the limitations from health insurers that so many individuals face. Likewise, rehab centers will often provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation centers accept Medicaid when the individual is unable to self pay or present some other type of private health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of programs, and in cases like this individuals may wish to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they can to fund a more quality rehab center that will get better results, say for example a long-term residential drug rehabilitation center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive treatment at alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehab when the program is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in establishing the individual's rehab strategy. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being just like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some kind of drug treatment service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation facilities. Individuals may have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab program that is within their network of providers and there could be other restrictions including how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a quality facility they prefer and consult with a treatment counselor to determine if their insurance will handle it.

Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the costs of certain substance abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs along with partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some restrictions as to how much time a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehab is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered prior to starting treatment so that it's clear just how long and individual can stay in the treatment program of preference.

  • Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
    Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital is located at:

    7850 Vista Hill Avenue
    San Diego, CA. 92123

    If you would like to contact Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, you can reach them at 858-278-4110.

    Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)