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Drug Addiction Facts

  • The codeine concoction "Purple Drank", made popular by the hip hop community, has resulted in the deaths of several prominent users.
  • Methadone accounts for only 2 percent of painkiller prescriptions in the United State, yet it is responsible for more than 30 percent of prescription painkiller overdose deaths.
  • Inpatient substance treatment centers are treatment places where addicts move to the facility while they are undergoing treatment.

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 rehab solutions with regards to level of care, for the reason that individual can preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a rehab facility while receiving treatment services. Even though this might seem ideal it may not provide the required change of environment than a lot of people in treatment have to have to have a successful rehabilitation.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug rehab programs possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the requirements of Spanish speaking clients, but thankfully there are more and more programs that will do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than any other time. Therapy, study information and the like are now very often available in Spanish in both long and short terms centers which provide inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish treatment is also available nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance isn't going to pay for the total cost of rehab or will only cover some of it. In these situations, it may appear like a drawback but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can select whichever program they would like without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many people encounter. In addition, treatment centers will often offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation centers will take Medicaid if the individual is not able to self pay or present some other kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehab inside a limited amount of facilities, and in cases like this individuals might want to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality rehabilitation program that will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehab when the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must assist in setting up the individual's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being exactly like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being paid for through Medicare Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some kind of drug treatment service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab centers. Individuals may have to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment program that is in their network of providers and there could be other limitations such as just how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose a quality program they like and speak with a rehab specialist to find out if their insurance covers it.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance possibility offered by many different alcohol and drug treatment facilities to help help clients afford rehab where this might not have been possible initially. By way of example, one client's fee for treatment may be different and lower than another individual whose finances are better which makes them more prepared to spend the money for full expense of rehabilitation. Registrars take into consideration variables aside from income including number of dependents to ascertain the ultimate cost using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug and alcohol rehab facilities offer payment assistance to help clients who might not have sufficient funds to self pay for rehab or whose medical insurance won't provide coverage or total coverage for his or her stay. By way of example, Sometimes insurance only covers a short-term center when in fact a long-term center will probably be the more appropriate option. To find out what payment assistance can be available, like a sliding fee scale, check with the facility for details.

  • South End Community Health Center
    South End Community Health Center is located at:

    400 Shawmut Avenue
    Boston, MA. 2118

    If you would like to contact South End Community Health Center, you can reach them at 617-425-2000.

    South End Community Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)