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Drug Addiction Facts

  • There is a significant increase in the risk of rape or sexual assault when both the attacker and victim have used alcohol prior to the attack.
  • Codeine is one of the active ingredients found in poppies, however the drug is more often synthesized by pharmaceutical companies and used in medicine to treat pain, cough and mild inflammation.
  • In February 2014, Rhode Island's health department reported an increase in accidental overdose deaths associated with the use of fentanyl. There were 27 overdose deaths in the state in January, 18 in January 2013 and 15 each in January 2012 and 2011. Two additional fatal overdoses have been reported so far this month.

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 treatment services in terms of intensity of care, since the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of having to remain in a treatment center while receiving treatment services. While this may appear ideal it might not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than many individuals in rehab need to have a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders are what are recognized in the field of drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders when it's in rehab to find resolution because one usually triggers the other. Luckily, there are several drug and alcohol rehab centers that can specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face to enable them to not only become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who need substance abuse treatment will very often need solutions beyond what a standard alcohol and drug treatment program will be able to provide. Due to the fact comprehensive medical solutions in many cases are an important part of the physical process of recovery 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 medical treatment required together with any rehab solutions for substance abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians obtain quality treatment services within a rehab environment which is discreet and has rehab professionals available to them who understand the distinctive problems that they can experience in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered because of the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a program which will help them resolve these problems and give them the confidence they may have lacked before arriving in rehabilitation can be quite a crucial aspect of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug use could possibly have unique obstacles they have to overcome during rehabilitation, which treatment specialists within the rehab they opt to be a part of should be keen of to ensure that a complete recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to pick a rehab which is familiar with helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and substance abuse issues that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of services including medical care and so on.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug treatment programs have the staff or resources to focus on the demands of Spanish speaking clients, but fortunately there are more and more facilities that can do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than ever before. Counselling, study data and so on are actually frequently available in Spanish in both long and short terms facilities which provide inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is also available around the country.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help out with setting up the person's rehab plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being paid for through Medicare Medicare Part B.

  • South of Market Mental Health Clinic
    South of Market Mental Health Clinic is located at:

    760 Harrison Street
    San Francisco, CA. 94107

    If you would like to contact South of Market Mental Health Clinic, you can reach them at 415-836-1700.

    South of Market Mental Health Clinic 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, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Medicare

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