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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Alcohol is an irritant to the stomach and it is common for someone who drinks in excess to vomit which then puts the person in danger of choking on vomit.
  • Studies have shown that the two drugs, Ritalin and cocaine, are nearly indistinguishable when administered intravenously to cocaine addicts.
  • Meth produces a high for 8?24 hours when smoked, as opposed to smoking cocaine which produces a high for approximately 20?30 minutes.

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 many different settings and with various rehab lengths and plans to suit the various needs of clients with any sort of and amount of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential programs now being included in many insurance companies, you shouldn't have to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who desires it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment solutions regarding level of care, as the individual can maintain their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of needing to be in a rehab center while undergoing treatment services. Although this may seem perfect it might not provide the required change of atmosphere than lots of people in treatment have to have to have a productive rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any type of substance abuse, it is vital that they acquire quality care to stop the problem in its tracks so that it doesn't worsen and perhaps jeopardize their future. Due to the fact adolescent drug use which persists often continues into one's adult life, parents must continue to be vigilant and get their adolescent rehab when a problem is observed in a program which addresses adolescent substance abuse. Many facilities which treat adolescents provide both inpatient and residential rehab, that has been proven to be the most effective environments for treatment clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse problems are what are known in the field of drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must address both disorders during rehabilitation in order to find resolution because one typically triggers the other. Luckily, there are many alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs who can specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face in order to not merely become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not consider it wise to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Women

Women require quality treatment in rehab but can also need particular focus on the unique challenges they face due to their gender. Men and women not just face different and distinctive problems in daily life due to gender, but also may abuse drugs and alcohol for completely different reasons. drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities which focus on women and the distinctive and unique needs that women face can help enormously on a women's path to long term sobriety and a higher standard of living.

Men

Just as men and women encounter varying and different challenges in daily life which can be specific to their gender, women and men might also face unique challenges in treatment that are gender specific, which is the reason a rehab designed specifically with these special needs and challenges at heart can be quite ideal for someone searching for an effective treatment option.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders in many cases are given the possibility or ordered to treatment as a term of their sentencing. Quite often, the offender can pick which rehab facility they would like to enroll in. Upon successful completion, DUI and DWI offenders benefit from reduced sentencing options so that they can move forward in their lives without having to be penalized any more.

Spanish

Not all drug treatment facilities have the staff or wherewithal to cater to the demands of Spanish speaking clientele, but fortunately there are more and more centers that will do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than in the past. Counselling, study data and stuff like that are now very often obtainable in Spanish in both long and short terms centers which provide inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is available too nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of treatment or will only cover part of it. In these situations, it may appear like a drawback but people really have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever program they would like without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many individuals encounter. Likewise, rehabilitation programs will often provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

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

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at alcohol and drug rehab centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation 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 treatment strategy. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being similar to any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of drug and alcohol rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. If a person does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might qualify for state insurance, they should seek advice from their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but generally only inside the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some type of alcohol and drug rehab service including outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab centers. Individuals could possibly have to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab facility that is inside their network of providers and there can be other restrictions including the amount of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a quality program they like and meet with a rehabilitation counselor to find out if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the price of certain drug abuse treatment services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs in addition to partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There can be some restrictions regarding just how long a stay in inpatient drug rehabilitation is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered before you begin treatment so that it's clear how much time and individual can stay in the treatment program of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance option provided by a number of drug and alcohol treatment programs in an effort to help clients pay for rehab where this may not have been possible initially. As an example, one client's price for treatment could possibly be different and less than someone else whose financial situation is better which makes them better able to pay for the full price of rehab. Registrars take into account variables in addition to income including number of dependents to determine the final cost and using the sliding scale.

  • Sullivan County Alcohol and Drug Servs
    Sullivan County Alcohol and Drug Servs is located at:

    20 Community Lane
    Liberty, NY. 12754

    If you would like to contact Sullivan County Alcohol and Drug Servs, you can reach them at 845-292-8770.

    Sullivan County Alcohol and Drug Servs offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, 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)