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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Long-term methamphetamine use can result in extreme weight loss because the drug suppresses appetite.
  • Heroin can either be injected into a vein ("mainlining"), smoked in a water pipe or standard pipe, mixed in a marijuana joint or regular cigarette, inhaled as smoke through a straw or snorted as powder through the nose.
  • A recent study suggests that because most children show some of the behaviors associated with so-called "ADHD" such as inattention and hyperactivity at times, it is crucial to determine whether this behavior is simply immature or exuberant or is actually associated with a disorder before medicating them with prescription stimulants which could put them in harm's way.

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 can be obtained in a variety of settings along with various rehab lengths and plans to suit the various needs of clients with any type of and level of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential centers now being included in many insurance companies, there is no need to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who needs it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the low end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions with regards to level of care, since the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to stay in a rehabilitation program while receiving rehab services. Even if this might appear ideal it might not provide the required change of surroundings than a lot of people in recovery have to have to have a successful rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any kind of drug abuse, it is essential that they acquire top quality care to stop the situation in its tracks so that it doesn't worsen and maybe jeopardize their future. Due to the fact adolescent drug use which persists often carries on into one's adult life, mothers and fathers must continue to be vigilant and get their adolescent rehab the moment an issue is observed in a center which addresses adolescent drug use. A lot of programs which treat adolescents supply both inpatient and residential rehabilitation, which has been shown to be the very best settings for rehab clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse problems are what are identified in the field of drug and alcohol treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders when it's in rehabilitation in order to find resolution due to the fact one typically exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are many alcohol and drug rehab centers who are able to specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face to enable them to not just become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who may need substance abuse rehabilitation will frequently need services beyond what a traditional drug and alcohol rehabilitation center will be able to deliver. Because comprehensive healthcare solutions are often an integral part of the physical process of recovery 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 medical treatment needed along with any treatment solutions for his or her drug use problem.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders are often given the choice or ordered to rehab as part of sentencing. In many cases, the offender can pick which rehab facility they wish to go to. Upon successful completion, DUI and DWI offenders benefit from reduced sentencing options to enable them to move ahead in their lives without having to be penalized any more.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol treatment centers possess the staff or resources to cater to the requirements of Spanish speaking clients, but thankfully there are more and more facilities that will do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than ever before. Counselling, study info and the like are now frequently obtainable in Spanish in both short and long terms programs which provide inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish treatment is available too around the country.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance won't cover the entire cost of rehab or will only cover some of it. In these instances, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals really have a much more leverage because they can decide on whichever facility they would like without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many individuals face. Likewise, rehab programs will frequently provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain treatment programs accept Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present some other kind of private health care insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehab within a limited amount of centers, and in cases like this individuals may choose to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they're able to to pay for a more quality treatment center which will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at drug and alcohol treatment facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the facility is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in setting up the person's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being just like 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 can be used to cover the expense of alcohol and drug rehab if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't a possibility. If someone does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they could be eligible for state insurance, they can check with their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but usually only in the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some form of alcohol and drug rehab service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab centers. Individuals could have to take part in a drug rehab center that's in their network of providers and there might be other restrictions for example just how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select an excellent facility they like and consult with a rehabilitation counselor to find out if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the price of certain drug abuse rehabilitation services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers in addition to partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There might be some limitations about how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehab is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered before you start rehab so that it's clear how much time and individual can stay in the rehab facility of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance possibility available from many different 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 rehabilitation might be different and someone else whose financial situation is better which makes them better able to spend the money for full price of rehab. Registrars take into consideration variables besides income including amount of dependents to ascertain the ultimate cost and using the sliding scale.

  • Stepping Stones Community Res Inc
    Stepping Stones Community Res Inc is located at:

    3904 Airport Drive NW
    Wilson, NC. 27896

    If you would like to contact Stepping Stones Community Res Inc, you can reach them at 919-269-9300.

    Stepping Stones Community Res Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Spanish
    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)