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Drug Addiction Facts

  • 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.
  • A study of gay men in the San Francisco Bay Area found that those who participated in partying with other gay males and also used methamphetamine were more than twice as likely to have unprotected anal sex during the same time period with a partner whose HIV status was unknown or different from theirs.
  • Individuals with alcoholism or who abuse alcohol are less likely to be tested for HIV and to seek treatment, and are less compliant with treatment regimens than those without alcohol use disorders.

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 rehab services with regards to intensity of care, since the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of having to stay in a rehab center while receiving rehab services. Even though this may appear ideal it might not provide the required change of atmosphere than lots of people in recovery require to experience a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues are what are identified in the field of alcohol and drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must handle both disorders whilst in treatment to find resolution simply because one usually triggers the other. Luckily, there are numerous alcohol and drug rehab facilities who can specifically address the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face so that they can not merely become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not feel the need to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Gays and Lesbians

It is important that gays and lesbians obtain excellent rehab services in a treatment environment that is discreet and with rehabilitation professionals available to them who understand the unique problems which they have to deal with in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered because of the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a facility which can help them handle these issues and give them the confidence that they've lacked before arriving in treatment is usually a crucial part of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehab as part of a court order to satisfy a part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in alcohol and drug treatment frequently receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when being cooperative with alcohol and drug treatment specifications enforced on them in sentencing specifically naturally when successfully completing an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility.

Medicaid

Certain rehab centers will take Medicaid if the individual is not able to self pay or present any other form of private health insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehab within a limited amount of programs, and in this instance individuals may choose to explore the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they can to pay for a more quality rehabilitation facility which will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug and alcohol treatment facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help in establishing the individual's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being paid for through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of drug and alcohol rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a possibility. When someone does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether 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. Most state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but usually only within the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans generally cover some form of alcohol and drug treatment service ranging from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment centers. Individuals could have to participate in a drug treatment facility which is inside their network of providers and there may be other restrictions such as just how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose a quality center they like and consult with a rehabilitation counselor to determine if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular drug abuse rehabilitation services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers as well as partial hospitalization are all 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 could be some limitations as to how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug treatment is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered before beginning treatment so that it is clear how long and individual can stay in the treatment facility of choice.

  • St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center
    St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center is located at:

    23 Maple Street
    Massena, NY. 13662

    If you would like to contact St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, you can reach them at 315-769-8441 x317.

    St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)