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Drug Addiction Facts

  • It is common for babies born to methadone-dependent mothers to go through withdrawal at birth.
  • A 2008 report from the "New York Times" addressed additional programs within the confines of inpatient substance treatment centers that have beneficial outcomes. These include psychotherapy techniques and cognitive behavior therapy.
  • Studies indicate that youth who use alcohol before age 15 are five times more likely to become alcohol dependent than adults who begin drinking at age 21.

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 rehabilitation solutions in terms of level of care, since the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to remain in a treatment center while receiving treatment services. Although this may seem perfect it might not provide the required change of environment than many people in rehabilitation have to have to experience a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are what are recognized in the field of drug and alcohol rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders when it's in rehabilitation to find resolution due to the fact one typically exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are several drug and alcohol treatment programs who are able to specifically address the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face to enable them to not only become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of drug abuse rehab will very often need services beyond what a traditional drug rehab facility can deliver. Because 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 addiction, it is essential that these clients receive the medical treatment required in conjunction with any rehabilitation solutions for his or her drug abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is important that gays and lesbians receive quality rehabilitation services within a rehabilitation setting which can be discreet and with treatment specialists at their disposal who understand the distinctive problems that they experience in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians may also be triggered by the challenges they face because of their sexual preference, a facility which will help them handle these issues and give them the confidence that they've lacked prior to arriving in treatment can be a crucial part of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with substance abuse could possibly have unique obstacles they have to overcome whilst in rehabilitation, which rehabilitation specialists within the facility they choose to take part in have to be keen of in order that a complete recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to select a center which is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults handle the unique life and substance abuse problems that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of services including medical care and the like.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into treatment as part of a court order to satisfy part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol rehab often receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when being cooperative with drug rehab requirements enforced with them as part of sentencing specifically naturally when successfully completing a drug and alcohol treatment program.

Medicaid

Certain rehab programs will take Medicaid when the individual is not able to self pay or present another form of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term rehab within a limited amount of facilities, and in this case individuals may wish to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality treatment facility which will get better results, like a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehab center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the program is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must aid in setting up the individual's treatment plan. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being just 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 alcohol and drug rehabilitation if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a choice. When someone does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but typically only within the state which provides the insurance coverage.

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 rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab facilities. Individuals could have to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment center which is within their network of providers and there may be other restrictions for example just how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select an excellent center they like and speak with a rehabilitation specialist to determine 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 particular drug abuse treatment solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities in addition to partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There might be some limitations regarding how much time a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered prior to starting rehab so that it's clear how much time and individual can remain in the treatment facility of preference.

  • St. James Clinic
    St. James Clinic is located at:

    1212 Heckman Court
    St. James, MN. 56081

    If you would like to contact St. James Clinic, you can reach them at 507-375-9670.

    St. James 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, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)