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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Alcohol can influence or compromise the balancing functions of the kidneys, causing severe consequences on kidney function and the body.
  • In 2009, Ecstasy seizures by law enforcement officials increased by 594% from the seizures of 2004.
  • In 2012, Ohio had 606 heroin-overdose deaths, double the number in 2010.

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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Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are accessible to anybody who has to be safely managed through detox services when seriously addicted to drugs and alcohol, or who wants a broader spectrum of care such as somebody who has a dual diagnosis and also requires mental health services as part of their rehab procedure. There are both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services offered.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehab services regarding level of care, since the individual can preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of having to stay in a treatment center while receiving treatment services. While this might seem perfect it will not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than lots of people in rehab have to have to have a successful rehabilitation.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with substance abuse might have distinctive challenges they have to overcome while in rehab, which rehabilitation professionals within the rehab they choose to be a part of should be keen of in order that a complete recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to decide on a center that is familiar with helping seniors and older adults tackle the unique life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which may include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical care and so on.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often prone to alcoholism and drug abuse as a result of challenges their impairment impose on them. While detection of this problem can be difficult among the hearing impaired, you'll find ASL and other assistance services readily available for them when substance abuse rehabilitation is necessary. Aside from ASL, such services might include assistive listening tools and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired people are receiving the help they require in alcohol and drug treatment.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs possess the staff or resources to focus on the demands of Spanish speaking clients, but luckily there are more and more programs that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than in the past. Therapy, study data and the like are actually very often available in Spanish in both long and short terms facilities which provide inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish treatment is available too around the country.

Other Languages

In each and every city in the U.S. there's someone experiencing substance abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who may require rehabilitation in whichever language it is they are fluent in to ensure their needs may be met properly while in rehab. Thankfully, there are lots of drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs which have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make alcohol and drug rehab the best experience possible for anyone. Simply locate a quality drug and alcohol treatment program and inquire if it is possible to receive rehab in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of treatment or will only pay for some of it. In these instances, it may seem like a disadvantage but people actually have a much more leverage due to the fact they can choose whichever center they want without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many men and women face. In addition, rehab centers will frequently offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Some rehab programs accept Medicaid when the individual cannot self pay or present some other type of private health insurance. Medicaid may only pay for outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of programs, and in this case individuals may wish to explore the self pay option and come up with up any resources they're able to to pay for a more quality rehabilitation program which will get better results, say for example a long-term residential drug rehabilitation center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at drug treatment programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehab when the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help out with establishing the individual's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being just like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of alcohol and drug rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. If a person doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they could be eligible for state insurance, they can consult their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually only within the state which offers the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans generally cover some sort of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. Individuals could possibly have to take part in a drug rehabilitation facility which is inside their network of providers and there could be other limitations such as just how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select a quality center they like and speak with a rehabilitation counselor to find out if their insurance will cover it.

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

    736 Cambridge Street
    Brighton, MA. 2135

    If you would like to contact St. Elizabeths Medical Center, you can reach them at 617-789-3000 x2623.

    St. Elizabeths Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, 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