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Drug Addiction Facts

  • An estimated 760,000 people aged 12 or older in the U.S. were past-month Ecstasy users in 2009.
  • The type of fentanyl associated with recent overdoses is not produced for medical use, but produced in clandestine laboratories and mixed with (or substituted for) heroin in a powder form.
  • Criminal justice costs associated with enforcing meth laws are estimated at $4.2 billion annually, and 47% of county Sheriffs report that meth abuse is the biggest drug problem, even more than cocaine (21%) and marijuana (22%) combined.

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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Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Substance abuse treatment services can be obtained in many different settings and with various rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the various needs of clients with any sort of and amount of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being covered by many insurance companies, there is no need to put off getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who wants it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehab services regarding intensity of care, as the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of needing to remain in a treatment center while receiving rehab services. Although this might appear perfect it might not provide the required change of surroundings than many individuals in rehab need to have a productive rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents get involved in any kind of substance abuse, it is vital that they obtain quality care to halt the problem in its tracks so that it doesn't get any worse and maybe put their future in jeopardy. Due to the fact adolescent drug abuse which persists often continues into one's adult life, parents must continue to be astute and get their adolescent treatment when an issue is observed in a program which handles adolescent drug use. Several programs which deal with adolescents offer both inpatient and residential rehab, that has been proven to be the most effective environments for rehabilitation clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse problems are what are known in the field of drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders during treatment in order to find resolution because one often exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are several alcohol and drug rehab programs who can specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face to enable them to not simply become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never feel the need to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who require drug abuse rehabilitation will frequently need solutions beyond what a standard drug and alcohol rehabilitation center can provide. Due to the fact extensive healthcare services in many cases are an integral part of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who more than likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their habit, it is essential that these clients obtain the medical treatment needed together with any treatment services for their drug abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians receive excellent treatment solutions in a treatment environment that is discreet and with rehab professionals at their disposal who comprehend the unique challenges they experience in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered by the problems they face due to their sexual preference, a rehab which will help them resolve these issues and give them the confidence they may have lacked prior to arriving in rehabilitation could be a crucial aspect of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with substance abuse could possibly have unique challenges they have to conquer whilst in treatment, which rehabilitation specialists in the facility they elect to be a part of have to be keen of to ensure a full recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to choose a center that's acquainted with helping seniors and older adults tackle the unique life and drug use problems that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of services including medical treatment and so on.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women not only require assistance from a high quality treatment for their own health and wellbeing but in addition for the wellbeing of the unborn child or the kid they've delivered who needs to be properly looked after while they become rehabbed and as a result able to be a better mother. Rehab possibilities exist that provide them along with their child with sufficient wellness services while also ensuring they obtain the rehab they need to become sober and be able to remain that way to be the very best parent they can be.

Women

Women need to have quality treatment in rehab but can also require special attention to the distinctive issues they face because of gender. Men and women not only face varying and unique challenges in everyday life because of gender, but in addition may abuse alcohol and drugs for very different reasons. alcohol and drug treatment programs which appeal to women and the distinctive and unique needs that women face often helps significantly on a women's road to long term abstinence and a higher standard of living.

Men

Just as men and women face varying and unique challenges in life that are specific to their gender, men and women might also face distinctive challenges in rehabilitation which are gender specific, which explains why a program specifically designed with these unique needs and obstacles in mind can be quite helpful for someone searching for an effective rehabilitation solution.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders are often given the choice or ordered to rehab as part of sentencing. Often times, the offender can choose which rehabilitation facility they would like to go to. Upon successful completion, DUI and DWI offenders benefit from decreased sentencing options so that they can move forward in their lives without getting penalized any further.

Criminal Justice Clients

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

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often prone to alcoholism and drug and alcohol use due to challenges that their impairment impose on them. While detection of the problem can sometimes be difficult among the hearing impaired, there are ASL and other assistance services intended for them when substance abuse treatment is needed. Aside from ASL, such services can sometimes include assistive listening equipment and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired people are getting the help they require in drug treatment.

Spanish

Not all drug rehab centers possess the staff or resources to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clientele, but luckily there are more and more programs that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than ever before. Therapy, study information and stuff like that are now very often available in Spanish in both short and long terms centers which provide inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is also available nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance isn't going to pay for the total cost of treatment or will only cover part of it. In these situations, it may appear like a drawback but people actually have a much more leverage because they can decide on whichever center they want without the restrictions from health insurers that so many individuals encounter. Likewise, rehab programs will usually provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehab programs accept Medicaid in the event the individual is not able to self pay or present another form of private medical insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term treatment within a limited amount of programs, and in cases like this individuals might want to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they can to fund a more quality rehab program that will get better results, like a long-term residential drug and alcohol treatment facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at alcohol and drug rehab facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the program is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in establishing the individual's rehab strategy. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being exactly like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of drug and alcohol rehabilitation 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 whether they could be eligible for state insurance, they should talk 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 generally only in the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some kind of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug rehab facilities. Individuals could possibly have to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab facility that's in their network of providers and there may be other restrictions like the amount of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a good program they like and speak with a treatment specialist to determine if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the costs of certain drug abuse rehabilitation services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs in addition to partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There could be some restrictions regarding how much time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug treatment is permitted, and every one of these questions can be answered prior to starting treatment so that it's clear just how long and individual can remain in the treatment program of choice.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs offer payment assistance to help clients who might possibly not have sufficient money to self pay for rehab or whose medical insurance won't provide coverage or total coverage for their stay. For example, Occasionally insurance only covers a short-term center when in actuality a long-term center will probably be the more appropriate choice. To determine what payment assistance can be available, like a sliding fee scale, consult the program for details.

  • Spectrum Health Systems Inc
    Spectrum Health Systems Inc is located at:

    105 Merrick Street
    Worcester, MA. 1609

    If you would like to contact Spectrum Health Systems Inc, you can reach them at 508-797-6100.

    Spectrum Health Systems Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, 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)