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Drug Addiction Facts

  • The effects of codeine begin within 15-30 minutes of ingestion, and can last for up to 6 hours.
  • Methadone withdrawal can last up to 5 or 6 weeks and can be much more painful and uncomfortable than heroin or other opiate withdrawal.
  • Extensive studies indicate that babies born to mothers who abuse cocaine during pregnancy are often prematurely delivered, have low birth weights and smaller head circumferences, and are often shorter in length.

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 are available in a number of settings along with different rehab lengths and plans to accommodate the varying demands of clients with any type of and amount of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential programs now being included in many insurance companies, there's no need to postpone receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who wants it.

Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are accessible to anyone that has to be safely managed through detox services when intensely dependent to alcohol and drugs, or who requires a broader spectrum of care such as somebody who has a dual diagnosis so also requires mental health solutions during their treatment process. You'll find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services accessible.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems are what are known in the field of alcohol and drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders while in rehabilitation to find resolution because one usually triggers the other. Fortunately, there are many drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities who can specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face so that they can not simply become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women don't just require assistance from a quality rehab for their own health and wellbeing but also for the wellbeing unborn baby or the child they have delivered who has to be appropriately looked after while they become rehabilitated and as a result capable of being a much better mother. Rehabilitation opportunities exist which provide them along with their child with sufficient healthcare services while ensuring they obtain the rehab they require to become abstinent and be able to stay that way to become the very best mother they can be.

Women

Women have to have high quality rehabilitation in rehab but may also require particular attention to the unique challenges they face for their gender. Men and women not only face varying and unique problems in life due to gender, but also may abuse drugs and alcohol for completely different reasons. drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities which appeal to women and the distinctive and unique needs that women encounter can help significantly on a women's path to permanent sobriety and a higher standard of living.

Men

Just as women and men encounter varying and unique challenges in daily life that are specific to their gender, men and women could also face distinctive challenges in rehabilitation which are gender specific, which is the reason a rehab specifically designed with these unique needs and challenges at heart can be be extremely helpful for someone seeking a powerful rehab option.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and drug and alcohol use due to the problems their impairment impose on them. While detection of the problem can sometimes be difficult among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL along with other assistance services available for them when drug abuse rehab is needed. Apart from ASL, such services may include assistive listening tools and captioned video resources to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are obtaining the support they require in drug and alcohol treatment.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the total cost of treatment or will only pay for part of it. In these cases, it may seem like a disadvantage but people in fact have a great deal of leverage because they can select whichever center they would like without the restrictions from health insurers that so many individuals face. In addition, rehabilitation centers will frequently offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain rehab centers will take Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present another form of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of facilities, and in this instance individuals may want to explore the self pay option and come up with up any resources they're able to to fund a more quality rehab program that will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at drug treatment facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the facility is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must assist in establishing the individual's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being exactly like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of alcohol and drug treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If someone doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may qualify for state insurance, they should seek advice from their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but generally only in the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some sort of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug rehab programs. Individuals could have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab facility which is in their network of providers and there could be other restrictions including how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can select an excellent facility they like and consult with a treatment specialist to ascertain if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular substance abuse treatment solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers as well as partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There may be some limitations as to just how long a stay in inpatient drug treatment is allowed, and every one of these questions will be answered before beginning rehabilitation so that it is clear how long and individual can remain in the rehabilitation center of preference.

  • St. Josephs Hospital
    St. Josephs Hospital is located at:

    350 North Wilmot Road
    Tucson, AZ. 85711

    If you would like to contact St. Josephs Hospital, you can reach them at 520-873-3000.

    St. Josephs Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)