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Drug Addiction Facts

  • After the initial euphoric feeling experienced from heroin use, users will alternate between both a wakeful and a drowsy state, sometimes called "nodding out" among users.
  • Heroin users eventually cease to experience feelings of pleasure from the drug, and they will have to continue taking the drug just to feel normal.
  • 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 solutions are on the bottom end of the spectrum of treatment solutions in terms of level of care, since the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of having to stay in a rehab program while receiving rehabilitation services. Even if this might seem perfect it may not provide the much needed change of surroundings than a lot of people in rehabilitation need to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Spanish

Not all drug treatment programs have the staff or resources to focus on the demands of Spanish speaking clientele, but thankfully there are more and more programs that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than previously. Therapy, study info and the like are actually very often obtainable in Spanish in both long and short terms programs which deliver inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish treatment is available too around the country.

Other Languages

In every city in America there's someone experiencing drug use that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who may need rehabilitation in whichever language it is that they are fluent in so that their needs may be met properly during rehabilitation. Fortunately, there are numerous drug rehab facilities that have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make drug treatment the most effective experience possible for any individual. Simply locate a quality drug and alcohol rehab facility and find out if it is feasible to receive rehabilitation in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of rehab or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals really have a great deal of leverage because they can choose whichever program they would like without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many individuals face. In addition, treatment centers will frequently provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some treatment facilities accept Medicaid if the individual is unable to self pay or present some other kind of private health insurance. Medicaid may only pay for outpatient and short-term rehab in a limited amount of programs, and in this instance individuals might want to explore the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality rehab center that will produce better results, like a long-term residential alcohol and drug treatment center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive treatment at drug rehabilitation centers which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help in setting up the individual's treatment strategy. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being exactly like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being paid for through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of alcohol and drug rehabilitation if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a possibility. If someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may be eligible for state insurance, they can check with their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually only within the state which offers the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some form of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. Individuals may have to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab facility which is inside their network of providers and there may be other limitations such as how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose a good program they prefer and consult with a treatment specialist to find out if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the price of certain drug abuse treatment solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers in addition to partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There might be some limitations regarding how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered prior to starting rehabilitation so that it is clear just how long and individual can remain in the rehab facility of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance option offered by a variety of alcohol and drug treatment programs in order to help individuals pay for treatment where this might not have been possible initially. As an example, one client's price for rehab might be different and somebody else whose financial situation is better making them better able to pay for the full expense of rehabilitation. Registrars take into account other factors apart from income including number of dependents to ascertain the final cost and using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many alcohol and drug rehab programs provide payment assistance to help clients who might possibly not have adequate resources to self pay for treatment or whose medical insurance won't provide coverage or total coverage for his or her stay. By way of example, Sometimes insurance only covers a short-term center when in reality a long-term program is going to be the more ideal choice. To find out what payment assistance could be available, for instance a sliding fee scale, consult the program for particulars.

  • St. Josephs Mental Health Clinic
    St. Josephs Mental Health Clinic is located at:

    107 South Broadway Street
    Yonkers, NY. 10701

    If you would like to contact St. Josephs Mental Health Clinic, you can reach them at 914-378-7461.

    St. Josephs Mental Health Clinic offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)