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Drug Addiction Facts

  • The long-term effects of using cocaine can include extreme agitation, violent mood swings and depression.
  • A codeine overdose can result in respiratory depression which in extreme cases can result in death.
  • When codeine enters the brain, the brain responds by activating its "reward system", producing an excessive release of pleasure hormones and stimulation of this reward system.

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 rehabilitation lengths and plans to accommodate the various needs of clients with any sort of and amount of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being paid by many insurance plans, you don't have to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who needs it.

Halfway House

A halfway house is a location which allows for a smooth transition when someone has become sober by themselves or has finished a drug treatment facility and needs help re-acclimating into a normal lifestyle. Living in a halfway house, or sober living facility as it is sometimes called, is part of sentencing if someone is found guilty of drug charges also. If help is needed finding a halfway house, talk to a drug treatment program and meet with a rehab specialist who will be able to point you towards the right direction.

Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days)

Residential long-term rehab, which lasts for more than 30 days, can be an option that delivers the commensurate level of care and appropriate environment for anyone being affected by a life threatening addiction and dependency problem. Because people will stay inside a residential long-term rehabilitation facility for about 3-6 months and even longer in some instances, these types of programs provide all of the amenities needed to help client's stay as relaxed and amenable as it could possibly be whilst delivering high quality rehabilitation to assist them to conquer their addiction forever.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems are what are known in the field of drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must address both disorders when it's in treatment to find resolution due to the fact one usually triggers the other. Fortunately, there are several alcohol and drug treatment facilities who can specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse 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 wish to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of drug abuse rehab will often need services beyond what a traditional alcohol and drug rehabilitation program can provide. Because comprehensive medical services tend to be a key aspect of the physical recovery process for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who very likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their habit, it is crucial that these clients get the medical care required along with any rehabilitation services for substance abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians acquire quality rehab services within a treatment environment that is discreet and with treatment specialists available to them who understand the distinctive challenges that they have to deal with in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians may also be triggered because of the challenges they face due to their sexual preference, a facility that can help them handle these problems and give them the peace of mind they may have lacked prior to arriving in rehabilitation can be quite a crucial part of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with drug use may have unique challenges they must conquer during treatment, which treatment professionals in the center they opt to take part in must be keen of so that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to choose a facility that's acquainted with helping seniors and older adults address the unique life and drug abuse problems that these clients face which may include a broader spectrum of solutions including health care and so on.

Men

Just as men and women face varying and unique challenges in daily life that are specific to their gender, women and men might also encounter unique challenges in rehabilitation that are gender specific, and that's why a center specifically designed with these unique needs and challenges at heart can be be extremely helpful for someone seeking a powerful rehab option.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehabilitation due to a court ruling to fulfill part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug rehab often receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when cooperating with drug and alcohol rehabilitation requirements enforced with them in sentencing especially of course when successfully graduating an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers have the staff or resources to cater to the demands of Spanish speaking clientele, but luckily there are more and more centers that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than previously. Therapy, study data and so on are now very often available in Spanish in both long and short terms programs which provide inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish treatment is also available nationwide.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many alcohol and drug treatment programs provide payment assistance to help individuals who may possibly not have adequate money to self pay for rehabilitation or whose medical insurance won't provide coverage or total coverage for his or her stay. For instance, Sometimes insurance only pays for a short-term facility when in reality a long-term program will probably be the more ideal choice. To find out what payment assistance may be available, like a sliding fee scale, talk with the facility for particulars.

  • Sullivan House
    Sullivan House is located at:

    65 Glen Road
    Jamaica Plain, MA. 2130

    If you would like to contact Sullivan House, you can reach them at 617-524-4416.

    Sullivan House offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)