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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Research has shown that as much as half of the dopamine-producing cells in the brain can be damaged by prolonged exposure to relatively low levels of methamphetamine.
  • Both animal and human studies show that marijuana impairs the ability of T-cells in the lungs' immune system to fight off some infections.
  • Mixing prescription stimulants with alcohol enhances the effects of both substances, increasing the risk of death from overdose.

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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Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehab solutions in terms of intensity of care, since the individual is able to keep their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a treatment program while receiving rehab services. Even if this may seem perfect it might not provide the required change of surroundings than many people in rehabilitation need to experience a successful rehab.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often prone to alcoholism and substance abuse due to the problems that their impairment impose on them. While detection of this problem is often hard among the hearing impaired, there are ASL as well as other assistance services intended for them when drug abuse rehab is necessary. Other than ASL, such services can sometimes include assistive listening equipment and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired folks are receiving the help they need in drug and alcohol treatment.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities have the staff or wherewithal to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clients, but luckily there are more and more programs that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than in the past. Counselling, study information and stuff like that are actually very often accessible in Spanish in both long and short terms facilities which provide inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is available too around the country.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the total cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these situations, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals in fact have a much more leverage simply because they can select whichever program they would like without the limitations from health insurers that so many people face. In addition, rehab programs will frequently offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain treatment centers accept Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present another kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of centers, and in this instance individuals may want to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they are able to to cover a more quality rehabilitation facility that will get better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug treatment facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at drug rehab programs which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must assist in setting up the person's treatment strategy. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being just like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being paid for through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of drug treatment if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't an option. When someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might be eligible for state insurance, they can check with their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but typically only inside the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some kind of drug treatment service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers. Individuals might have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program that's in their network of providers and there could be other limitations including just how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a good facility they like and consult with a rehabilitation specialist to ascertain if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the costs of certain substance abuse rehab solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers and also partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There can be some limitations about how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehab is permitted, and all of these questions can be answered before you start rehab so that it's clear how much time and individual can stay in the treatment facility of preference.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug rehabilitation centers offer payment assistance to help clients who might not have enough resources to self pay for treatment or whose health insurance won't supply coverage or total coverage for their stay. By way of example, Occasionally insurance only pays for a short-term program when in fact a long-term center will probably be the more ideal option. To determine what payment assistance can be offered, such as a sliding fee scale, consult the center for particulars.

  • Sonoma County Behavioral Health
    Sonoma County Behavioral Health is located at:

    16390 Main Street
    Guerneville, CA. 95446

    If you would like to contact Sonoma County Behavioral Health, you can reach them at 707-869-4007.

    Sonoma County Behavioral Health offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)