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Drug Addiction Facts

  • The exact toxic dose or the amount of cocaine that will cause death or a significant medical consequence is unknown.
  • When abused, prescription stimulants can increase brain dopamine in a manner that is similar to other drugs of abuse such as methamphetamine, which in turn raises the risk of addiction.
  • The first step in substance treatment is detoxification, which is many times medically supervised or performed in an inpatient treatment facility.

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 many different settings with different treatment lengths and plans to accommodate the various needs of clients with any kind of and degree of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential centers now being paid by many insurance plans, there's no need to postpone receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who wants it.

Halfway House

A halfway house is a place which allows for a smooth transition if somebody is newly sober independently or has completed an alcohol and drug rehab center and requires help re-acclimating into a normal lifestyle. Residing in a halfway house, or sober living facility as it is sometimes called, an aspect of sentencing if a person is found guilty of drug charges as well. If guidance is needed locating a halfway house, contact a drug and alcohol rehab center and consult with a rehabilitation specialist who is able to point you in the right direction.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services with regards to intensity of care, for the reason that individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of needing to remain in a rehab center while undergoing rehab services. Although this may seem perfect it may not provide the much needed change of environment than lots of people in recovery have to have to experience a successful rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any type of drug abuse, it is important that they obtain high quality care to halt the situation in its tracks so that it doesn't get any worse and perhaps put their future in jeopardy. Because adolescent drug use which persists often continues into one's adult life, parents must stay vigilant and get their adolescent rehabilitation when an issue is noticed in a center which handles adolescent drug abuse. A lot of facilities which treat adolescents offer both inpatient and residential treatment, that has been shown to be the most beneficial settings for rehab clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues are what are recognized in the field of alcohol and drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders when it's in rehab to find resolution simply because one often exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are several alcohol and drug treatment programs who are able to specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face so that they can not simply become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never want to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who need drug abuse rehab will often need services beyond what a traditional alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility can deliver. Due to the fact extensive healthcare solutions tend to be an integral aspect of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who most likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their addiction, it is crucial that these clients obtain the health care needed along with any treatment services for their drug abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is crucial that gays and lesbians receive quality treatment services within a rehabilitation environment which can be discreet and has rehab professionals available to them who comprehend the unique problems that they can have to deal with in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians may also be triggered by the challenges they face due to their sexual preference, a program that can help them resolve these problems and give them the peace of mind they may have lacked before arriving in rehabilitation can be a crucial part of rehab for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with substance abuse may have distinctive challenges they must conquer whilst in treatment, which rehabilitation specialists in the program they elect to be a part of should be keen of so that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to pick a rehab which is familiar with helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and drug use issues that these clients face which may include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical care and the like.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women not only require help from a quality rehabilitation for their own health and wellbeing but also for the wellbeing of the unborn baby or the kid they have delivered who must be properly looked after while they become rehabilitated and in turn capable of being a much better mother. Rehab opportunities exist which give them and their child with sufficient healthcare services while also ensuring they acquire the rehab they might need to become abstinent and be able to stay this way to be the very best parent they can be.

Women

Women require high quality rehab in rehab but can also need special awareness of the unique challenges they face because of gender. Men and women not only face different and unique challenges in daily life due to gender, but additionally may abuse drugs and alcohol for completely different reasons. drug and alcohol treatment facilities which cater to women and the distinctive and unique needs that women encounter often helps significantly on the women's path to permanent sobriety and a higher quality lifestyle.

Men

Just as men and women encounter varying and unique challenges in daily life that are specific to their gender, women and men might also encounter unique challenges in rehab which are gender-specific, which is the reason a program specifically designed with these unique needs and challenges in mind can be very helpful for someone searching for an effective treatment solution.

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 any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug rehab frequently receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when cooperating with alcohol and drug treatment specifications enforced on them as part of sentencing specifically of course when successfully completing a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs possess the staff or wherewithal to focus on the requirements of Spanish speaking clients, but thankfully there are more and more programs that can do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than ever before. Therapy, study information and the like are now very often available in Spanish in both short and long terms programs which deliver inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is also available nationwide.

Other Languages

In every single city in America there is someone experiencing drug use that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might require treatment in whichever language it is they are fluent in to ensure that their needs can be catered to properly while in rehabilitation. Thankfully, there are many alcohol and drug treatment programs that have counselors on staff who speak other languages to make drug and alcohol rehab the very best experience possible for anyone. Simply find a high quality drug and alcohol treatment program and inquire if it is feasible to receive treatment in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these situations, it may seem like a drawback but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage because they can decide on whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many men and women face. Likewise, rehab programs will often provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of drug treatment if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. When someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might be eligible for state insurance, they can talk with their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but generally only within the state which offers the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans generally cover some sort of alcohol and drug treatment service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab facilities. Individuals might have to take part in a drug rehab program that's in their network of providers and there can be other restrictions including just how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose a good program they like and speak with a rehabilitation counselor to find out if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular substance abuse rehab solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers along with 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 may be some restrictions about the length of time a stay in inpatient drug treatment is allowed, and all of these questions can be answered before you start rehabilitation so that it's clear the length of time and individual can stay in the rehabilitation center of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance option provided by a number of alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities to help help clients pay for rehab where this might not have been doable initially. For example, one client's fee for rehabilitation could possibly be different and less than someone else whose financial situation is better making them better able to pay for the full cost of rehab. Registrars consider variables in addition to income including amount of dependents to determine the ultimate cost and using the sliding scale.

  • Startliving
    Startliving is located at:

    9250 Alternate A1A
    West Palm Beach, FL. 33403

    If you would like to contact Startliving, you can reach them at 561-543-1028.

    Startliving offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, 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)