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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Codeine is a legal prescription drug but it is addictive, with prolonged use resulting in the same adverse effects as any other illicit drug.
  • A codeine overdose can result in respiratory depression which in extreme cases can result in death.
  • 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.

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 along with various rehab lengths and plans to suit the varying demands of clients with any type of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential programs now being paid by many insurance companies, you shouldn't have to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who needs it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the low end of the spectrum of rehab services with regards to level of care, since the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a rehabilitation facility while receiving treatment services. Even if this may appear ideal it may not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than a lot of people in recovery have to have to have a productive rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents get involved in any kind of drug abuse, it is essential that they receive high quality care to stop the problem in its tracks so that it doesn't worsen and maybe put their future in jeopardy. Due to the fact adolescent drug abuse which continues often continues into one's adult life, parents must remain vigilant and get their adolescent treatment the moment a problem is noticed in a facility which addresses adolescent drug abuse. Several facilities which treat adolescents offer both inpatient and residential treatment, that has been shown to be the perfect settings for treatment clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are what are recognized in the field of drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must tackle both disorders when it's in treatment in order to find resolution simply because one often exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are numerous drug and alcohol rehab centers who can specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face to be able to not simply become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not consider it wise to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug use might have unique obstacles they have to conquer when in treatment, which treatment specialists in the program they opt to be a part of have to be keen of in order that a complete recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to select a center that's accustomed to helping seniors and older adults address the unique life and drug abuse issues that these clients face which can include a broader spectrum of services including medical care and so on.

Women

Women require quality rehabilitation in rehab but can also need special awareness of the unique issues they face because of gender. Women and men not just face different and distinctive challenges in daily life due to gender, but in addition may abuse drugs and alcohol for completely different reasons. drug and alcohol rehab facilities which focus on women and the distinctive and unique needs that women face often helps enormously on a women's road to long term abstinence and a higher quality of life.

Men

Just as men and women encounter varying and different challenges in daily life that are specific to their gender, men and women could also face unique challenges in treatment which are gender specific, and that's why a program specifically designed with these special needs and obstacles at heart can be very helpful for someone looking for an effective rehabilitation solution.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehab due to a court ruling to satisfy part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug rehabilitation frequently receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when cooperating with drug and alcohol rehab requirements enforced with them as part of sentencing specifically naturally when successfully completing an alcohol and drug rehab program.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of treatment or will only pay for part of it. In these situations, it may appear like a drawback but individuals actually have a much more leverage simply because they can choose whichever program they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many men and women encounter. In addition, rehabilitation facilities will frequently provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some treatment programs will take Medicaid if the individual is unable to self pay or present any other kind of private health care insurance. Medicaid may only pay for outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of centers, and in this instance individuals may want to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality rehabilitation center which will produce better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug treatment center.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of alcohol and drug rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not an option. If someone does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could qualify for state insurance, they can talk with their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually only in the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some kind of drug rehab service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug rehab programs. Individuals may have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab program that is inside their network of providers and there can be other restrictions such as how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick an excellent facility they like and consult with a rehabilitation counselor to ascertain if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular drug abuse rehab 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 concerning how much time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug treatment is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered before beginning rehab so that it is clear how long and individual can remain in the rehabilitation program of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance option offered by many different drug rehabilitation programs to help help clients afford rehabilitation where this may not have been possible initially. As an example, one client's price for treatment may be different and less than another individual whose finances are better making them more prepared to pay for the full expense of rehabilitation. Registrars take into consideration other factors apart from income including amount of dependents to ascertain the ultimate cost and using the sliding scale.

  • Sweetser Affiliate
    Sweetser Affiliate is located at:

    65 Main Street
    East Millinocket, ME. 4430

    If you would like to contact Sweetser Affiliate, you can reach them at 207-746-3872.

    Sweetser Affiliate offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, 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)