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Drug Addiction Facts

  • In 2012, Heroin caused the most drug deaths in New Hampshire, followed by Oxycodone and Methadone.
  • Severe allergic reactions have been known to occur through both legitimate and illicit use of codeine, and this can result in rashes, swelling, respiratory difficulty and, in extreme cases, death.
  • Marijuana use induces causes the body to produce high levels of an enzyme that converts certain hydrocarbons into a cancer-causing form, which in turn accelerates the changes that result in malignant cells.

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 several settings and with different rehab lengths and plans to accommodate the varying demands of clients with any sort of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being paid by many insurance plans, there's no need to put off getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who wants it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the low end of the spectrum of treatment solutions regarding level of care, for the reason that individual will be able to maintain their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of needing to stay in a rehabilitation program while undergoing rehabilitation services. While this may appear perfect it may not provide the much needed change of surroundings than many individuals in treatment require to have a productive rehabilitation.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any type of drug use, it is crucial that they acquire top quality care to halt the problem in its tracks so that it doesn't get any worse and maybe put their future in jeopardy. Because adolescent substance abuse which continues often carries on into one's adult life, mothers and fathers must continue to be astute and get their adolescent treatment when an issue is noticed in a center which addresses adolescent substance abuse. Several programs which deal with adolescents provide both inpatient and residential rehab, that has been shown to be the most effective environments for rehab clients of this age.

Men

Similar to how women and men face varying and different challenges in daily life that are specific to their gender, men and women could also face unique challenges in rehab which are gender-specific, which explains why a center designed specifically with these unique needs and obstacles in mind can be quite helpful for someone searching for a powerful rehabilitation option.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehabilitation as part of a court ruling to meet a part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in alcohol and drug rehab often receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when cooperating with drug rehab specifications enforced on them as part of sentencing and particularly of course when successfully completing a drug and alcohol treatment facility.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance won't cover the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only cover some of it. In these instances, it may seem like a disadvantage but people really have a great deal of leverage simply because they can choose whichever facility they would like without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many individuals encounter. Likewise, treatment centers will usually offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation centers accept Medicaid when the individual is not able to self pay or present some other kind of private health care insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of centers, and in cases like this individuals may choose to explore the self pay option and come up with up any resources they can to fund a more quality rehab center which will produce better results, like a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation center.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of alcohol and drug treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. When someone does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might be eligible for state insurance, they should seek advice from their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually only inside the state which offers the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans generally cover some form of alcohol and drug rehab service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment facilities. Individuals might have to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that is within their network of providers and there might be other restrictions including just how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose a quality center they like and meet with a treatment specialist to determine if their insurance will handle it.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance option offered by a number of alcohol and drug treatment programs in an effort to help individuals afford rehab where this might not have been possible originally. For example, one client's price for rehabilitation could possibly be different and lower than someone else whose financial situation is better making them more prepared to pay for the full expense of rehabilitation. Registrars consider additional circumstances in addition to income including amount of dependents to ascertain the final cost using the sliding scale.

  • Sweetser Affiliate
    Sweetser Affiliate is located at:

    76 Tandberg Trail
    Windham, ME. 4062

    If you would like to contact Sweetser Affiliate, you can reach them at 207-893-8544.

    Sweetser Affiliate offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)