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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Codeine is one of the active ingredients found in poppies, however the drug is more often synthesized by pharmaceutical companies and used in medicine to treat pain, cough and mild inflammation.
  • Fentanyl is often diverted via pharmacy theft, fraudulent prescriptions, and illicit distribution by patients, physicians and pharmacists.
  • A lethal dose of cocaine by the IV route or by inhalation is about 750-800 mg.

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 anybody who has to be safely managed through detoxification services when heavily addicted to drugs and alcohol, or who requires a better spectrum of care such as someone who has a dual diagnosis and also needs mental health solutions during their treatment procedure. There are both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services available.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug abuse could have unique obstacles they have to conquer while in rehabilitation, which rehabilitation specialists within the rehab they elect to take part in must be keen of in order that a full recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to select a center that's acquainted with helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and drug use problems that these clients face which may include a wider spectrum of solutions including medical care and so on.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of rehab or will only pay for some of it. In these situations, it may appear like a drawback but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage simply because they can decide on whichever program they want without the restrictions from health insurers that so many men and women encounter. Likewise, treatment facilities will frequently offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Medicaid

Some treatment programs accept Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present another kind of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of programs, and in this case individuals may want to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality treatment facility which will produce better results, such as a long-term residential drug treatment center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at alcohol and drug treatment programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehab when the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help in establishing the person's rehab strategy. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being exactly like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab 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 expense of alcohol and drug treatment if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a possibility. If a person doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might be eligible for state insurance, they should check with their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but generally only inside the state which offers the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some kind of alcohol and drug rehab service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug rehab facilities. Individuals could have to take part in a drug rehab center that's inside their network of providers and there may be other limitations like the length of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can select an excellent program they like and meet with a treatment counselor 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 rehabilitation services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs and also partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There could be some limitations regarding the length of time a stay in inpatient drug rehabilitation is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered before you begin rehab so that it's clear just how long and individual can remain in the rehabilitation facility of choice.

  • Starr Regional Hospital
    Starr Regional Hospital is located at:

    886 Highway 411 North
    Etowah, TN. 37331

    If you would like to contact Starr Regional Hospital, you can reach them at 423-263-3600.

    Starr Regional Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)