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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Findings from a recent study concluded that after three years, the positive effects of Ritalin on conditions such as ADHD typically fade, and by eight years there is no evidence that this type of medication used to treat the disorder produces any academic or behavioral benefits.
  • In 2008, prescription pain killers such as OxyContin, Vicodin and methadone claimed nearly 5,000 lives.
  • The risk for stroke associated with cocaine use is much higher than with other stroke risk factors, such as diabetes, high blood pressure or smoking due to the fact that cocaine use can result in the constriction of blood vessels, increased heart rate, body temperature and blood pressure, and decreased oxygen supply to the brain.

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 bottom end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions with regards to level of care, since the individual can maintain their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to be in a treatment program while receiving rehab services. Even if this might appear perfect it might not provide the required change of atmosphere than lots of people in rehab need to have a productive 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 drug and alcohol rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must address both disorders while in rehabilitation in order to find resolution because one typically exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are lots of drug and alcohol treatment facilities who can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face to enable them to not simply become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never wish to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who may need substance abuse treatment will very often require solutions beyond what a standard drug treatment facility can deliver. Due to the fact comprehensive healthcare solutions tend to be a key part of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who very likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their habit, it is important that these clients receive the health care required along with any treatment services for their substance abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians receive quality rehabilitation solutions within a rehab environment that is discreet and with treatment specialists available to them who comprehend the unique problems which they have to deal with in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered because of the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a rehab that can help them resolve these issues and give them the peace of mind they may have lacked prior to arriving in rehabilitation is usually a crucial aspect of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with substance abuse could possibly have distinctive obstacles they must conquer when in rehabilitation, which rehabilitation professionals in the program they choose to take part in should be keen of to ensure that a complete recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to pick a rehab that is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults handle the unique life and drug abuse problems that these clients face which can include a wider spectrum of solutions including medical treatment and the like.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehab as part of a court ruling in order to meet a part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol rehabilitation frequently receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when being cooperative with alcohol and drug rehabilitation specifications enforced on them as part of sentencing especially of course when successfully completing an alcohol and drug rehab program.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of treatment or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a drawback but people actually have a great deal of leverage simply because they can select whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurers that so many individuals face. In addition, rehab facilities will usually provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation facilities accept Medicaid if the individual is unable to self pay or present some other type of private health insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation within a limited amount of facilities, and in this case individuals might want to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they're able to to pay for a more quality treatment facility that will get better results, like a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehab center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at alcohol and drug treatment centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in setting up the person's rehab plan. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being just like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of drug treatment if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't an option. If a person doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could qualify for state insurance, they should check with their Social Services office within their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but usually only inside the state which offers the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some form of drug treatment service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities. Individuals could possibly have to take part in a drug treatment program that is in their network of providers and there can be other restrictions such as how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose a good center they prefer and speak with a rehab specialist to ascertain if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular drug abuse rehabilitation services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs and also partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There may be some restrictions about how long a stay in inpatient drug treatment is permitted, and every one of these questions can be answered before you begin rehabilitation so that it's clear just how long and individual can stay in the treatment facility of choice.

  • South Arkansas Regional Health Center
    South Arkansas Regional Health Center is located at:

    750 North Flenniken Avenue
    El Dorado, AR. 71730

    If you would like to contact South Arkansas Regional Health Center, you can reach them at 870-864-2465 x4231.

    South Arkansas Regional Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)