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Drug Addiction Facts

  • All stimulants, whether prescription or illicit such as methamphetamine, work by increasing dopamine levels in the brain; dopamine is a brain chemical which has to do with pleasure, movement, and attention. This is what produces a high when abused.
  • Not all inpatient drug/alcohol rehabilitations are alike. The type of care, treatment and counseling provided in the various rehab programs will have much to do with lasting sobriety.
  • Prescription opioid pain medications such as Oxycontin and Vicodin can have effects similar to heroin, and statistics and studies indicate that abuse of these drugs may open the door to heroin abuse.

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 available to anyone who has to be safely managed through detoxification services when seriously dependent to drugs and/or alcohol, or who requires a broader spectrum of care such as someone who has a dual diagnosis so also needs mental health solutions during their rehab procedure. You can find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services available.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions regarding level of care, as the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of having to be in a rehab facility while undergoing rehabilitation services. Even though this may seem ideal it will not provide the much needed change of surroundings than a lot of people in rehabilitation need to have a successful rehabilitation.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians obtain excellent treatment services in a rehabilitation environment that is discreet and with rehab specialists available to them who understand the distinctive problems that they have to deal with in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered by the problems they face due to their sexual preference, a rehab which will help them handle these issues and give them the confidence that they've lacked prior to arriving in treatment could be a crucial part of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug abuse may have unique obstacles they have to conquer while in rehab, which rehab specialists within the rehab they elect to be a part of should be keen of to ensure that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to pick a facility that is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults handle the unique life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which might include a wider spectrum of solutions including medical care and so on.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be predisposed to alcoholism and substance abuse due to challenges that their impairment impose on them. While discovery of this problem can be hard among the hearing impaired, there are ASL and other assistance services intended for them when substance abuse rehabilitation is necessary. Besides ASL, such services can sometimes include assistive listening tools and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired folks are obtaining the help they need in drug and alcohol rehab.

Spanish

Not all drug rehabilitation programs have the staff or wherewithal to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clientele, but luckily there are more and more centers that are able to do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than in the past. Counselling, study info and the like are actually very often obtainable in Spanish in both long and short terms centers which deliver inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish rehab is available too nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance isn't going to cover the entire cost of rehab or will only cover some of it. In these instances, it may seem like a drawback but individuals really have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever program they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many people face. In addition, treatment facilities will often provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation programs accept Medicaid if the individual is unable to self pay or present any other form of private medical insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term treatment within a limited amount of centers, and in this case individuals may wish to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they can to fund a more quality rehab program that will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug treatment program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the facility is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must assist in setting up the person's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being similar to any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation 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 drug treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment are not an option. When 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 determine if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but usually only within the state which offers the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some form of drug treatment service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. Individuals could have to participate in a drug treatment center which is in their network of providers and there could be other restrictions including how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose a quality program they like and meet with a rehabilitation counselor to ascertain if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain substance abuse rehabilitation services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities as well as 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 can be some limitations regarding the length of time a stay in inpatient drug treatment is allowed, and every one of these questions can be answered prior to starting treatment so that it is clear how much time and individual can stay in the rehabilitation facility of choice.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs offer payment assistance to help individuals who might possibly not have sufficient money to self pay for rehab or whose medical insurance won't supply coverage or full coverage for their stay. As an example, Sometimes insurance only covers a short-term center when in reality a long-term center will probably be the more appropriate choice. To determine what payment assistance can be available, say for example a sliding fee scale, check with the facility for particulars.

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

    801 Ostrum Street
    Bethlehem, PA. 18015

    If you would like to contact St. Lukes Hospital, you can reach them at 484-526-4000 x4421.

    St. Lukes Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)