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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Many individuals report taking up heroin use as an alternative to prescription drugs because it is cheaper and easier to obtain than prescription opioids.
  • The typical marijuana user entering substance abuse treatment in the United States is typically initiated into their use of marijuana at a very young age, with over 50% having done so by the age of 14 and almost 90% before the age of 18.
  • The average addict needs $200.00 per day to support his/her drug habit.

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 solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions in terms of intensity of care, because the individual is able to keep their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to stay in a rehabilitation center while undergoing rehabilitation services. While this might seem ideal it may not provide the required change of surroundings than many people in rehabilitation require to have a successful rehab.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and drug abuse because of the problems that their impairment impose on them. While detection of the problem can sometimes be hard among the hearing impaired, you can find ASL and other assistance services intended for them when drug abuse rehab is necessary. Aside from ASL, such services can sometimes include assistive listening tools and captioned video materials to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are getting the help they require in alcohol and drug rehab.

Spanish

Not all drug rehabilitation facilities possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the requirements of Spanish speaking clients, but luckily there are more and more programs that will do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than ever before. Counselling, study data and stuff like that are now frequently available in Spanish in both short and long terms facilities which deliver inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehab is available too around the country.

Other Languages

In every city in the U.S. there is someone experiencing drug use that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might require rehabilitation in whichever language it is that they are fluent in so that their needs can be catered to properly when in rehab. Fortunately, there are numerous drug and alcohol treatment facilities that have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make drug rehabilitation the best experience possible for anyone. Simply look for a high quality drug rehabilitation facility and inquire if it is possible to receive rehab in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance isn't going to pay for the total cost of treatment 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 due to the fact they can select whichever center they want without the limitations from health insurers that so many people encounter. Likewise, rehabilitation facilities will often provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Some treatment centers accept Medicaid in the event the individual is not able to self pay or present another kind of private health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of centers, and in this case individuals may want to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they're able to to fund a more quality rehab center which will produce better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug treatment center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at alcohol and drug rehab facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in setting up the individual's treatment plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being exactly 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 expense of drug and alcohol rehab if other forms of insurance or self payment are not an option. If someone does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might be eligible for state insurance, they can seek advice from their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but generally only within the state which offers the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some kind of drug and alcohol rehab service ranging from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab facilities. Individuals may have to take part in a drug treatment facility that is inside their network of providers and there can be other restrictions such as just how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a good facility they like and consult with a rehabilitation counselor to find out 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 drug abuse rehab services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers and also partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There could be some limitations regarding just how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug treatment is allowed, and all of these questions can be answered before you start rehabilitation so that it is clear how much time and individual can remain in the treatment facility of choice.

  • Southwest Counseling Service
    Southwest Counseling Service is located at:

    2706 Ankeny Way
    Rock Springs, WY. 82901

    If you would like to contact Southwest Counseling Service, you can reach them at 307-352-6689.

    Southwest Counseling Service offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)