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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Excessive alcohol use over time can result in cardiovascular problems, including myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation and hypertension.
  • According to the Center for Disease Control, methadone use is riskier than other prescription painkiller use because levels build up in the body and may interfere with a person's normal heart rhythm or breathing.
  • Ecstasy users who combine the drug with other drugs including alcohol increase their risk of negative effects from the drug or even death.

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 along with different treatment lengths and plans to suit the varying needs of clients with any type of and level 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 postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who needs it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs is a course of action which can be made considerably more manageable and safely overseen when in a proper detox or drug rehab program. Often detoxification isn't risk-free, and even with the best of intentions people who proceed through detoxification on their own in order to get sober might really be putting their own health as well as their lives in danger. It is always advisable to seek out detoxification solutions in a professional facility to prevent such dangers and also to have a smooth progression from detoxification to rehab in a quality alcohol and drug rehab facility.

Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are accessible to anybody who should be safely managed through detoxification services when heavily addicted to drugs, or who needs a broader spectrum of care such as somebody who is dealing with a dual diagnosis so also needs mental health services during their rehab procedure. There are both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services offered.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of treatment services with regards to intensity of care, since the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to be in a rehabilitation program while receiving treatment services. Although this may seem ideal it may not provide the required change of surroundings than lots of people in rehab require to have a successful rehabilitation.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any type of substance abuse, it is essential that they receive quality care to stop the problem in its tracks so that it doesn't get any worse and possibly put their future in jeopardy. Due to the fact adolescent drug abuse which persists often carries on into one's adult life, mothers and fathers must continue to be astute and get their adolescent rehab when a problem is noticed in a center which handles adolescent drug abuse. Several programs which treat adolescents provide both inpatient and residential rehab, that has been proven to be the most effective environments for treatment clients of this age.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug abuse could have distinctive obstacles they have to overcome when in rehab, which rehabilitation professionals within the program they decide to take part in should be keen of in order that a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to select a rehab that is used to helping seniors and older adults tackle the distinctive life and drug abuse issues that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of services including health care and the like.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women not only need help from a high quality rehabilitation for their own health and wellbeing but in addition for the wellbeing of their unborn child or the little one they've delivered who must be properly cared for while they become rehabbed and as a result capable of being a much better mother. Rehab opportunities exist which give them as well as their child the appropriate wellness services while making certain they obtain the treatment they require to become sober and be able to remain this way to be the very best parent they can be.

Women

Women need to have quality treatment in rehab but can also require special focus on the unique challenges they face because of their gender. Women and men not only face varying and unique problems in life as a result of gender, but additionally may abuse alcohol and drugs for unique reasons. drug treatment facilities which appeal to women and the distinctive and unique needs that women face can help significantly on the women's road to permanent sobriety and a higher quality of life.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be prone to alcoholism and drug abuse as a result of problems that their impairment impose on them. While discovery of this issue can often be difficult among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL and also other assistance services intended for them when substance abuse treatment is necessary. Aside from ASL, such services might include assistive listening equipment and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired folks are receiving the help they require in alcohol and drug rehab.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance won't cover the total cost of rehab or will only pay for part of it. In these cases, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals really have a much more leverage because they can decide on whichever facility they would like without the limitations from health insurers that so many men and women encounter. In addition, rehab programs will usually provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain treatment facilities accept Medicaid if the individual is unable to self pay or present any other type of private health insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehab within a limited amount of programs, and in cases like this individuals may choose to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they can to pay for a more quality treatment facility that will produce better results, like a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at drug and alcohol rehab programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help in setting up the person's rehab strategy. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being exactly like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment 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 type of drug and alcohol treatment service ranging from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab facilities. Individuals could have to participate in a drug rehab center which is inside their network of providers and there might be other restrictions like the length of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent center they like and consult with a rehab specialist to find out if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain drug abuse rehab services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities in addition to 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 consultant. There may be some limitations as to how much time a stay in inpatient drug rehab is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered before you start rehab so that it's clear the length of time and individual can stay in the rehab facility of choice.

  • St. Elizabeth Medical Center
    St. Elizabeth Medical Center is located at:

    200 Medical Village Drive
    Fort Mitchell, KY. 41017

    If you would like to contact St. Elizabeth Medical Center, you can reach them at 859-301-5900.

    St. Elizabeth Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Adolescents, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)