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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Research indicates that as much as 80 percent of HIV-infected individuals drink alcohol and that 30 to 60 percent have alcohol use disorders.
  • Alcohol can irritate the stomach to the point gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining), ulcers and acid reflux.
  • Long-term methamphetamine use can result in extreme weight loss because the drug suppresses appetite.

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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Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehab services with regards to intensity of care, since the individual will be able to maintain their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a rehabilitation facility while receiving rehabilitation services. Even though this may appear ideal it might not provide the required change of atmosphere than many people in recovery have to have to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders are what are known in the field of drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders whilst in rehabilitation in order to find resolution due to the fact one usually triggers the other. Fortunately, there are several alcohol and drug rehab programs who can specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face in order to not merely become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never feel the need to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be prone to alcoholism and drug and alcohol use due to the challenges their impairment impose on them. While discovery of this issue is often hard among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL along with other assistance services available for them when drug abuse rehab is needed. Aside from ASL, such services might include assistive listening equipment and captioned video materials to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired folks are getting the help they require in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol rehab centers possess the staff or wherewithal to focus on the demands of Spanish speaking clients, but luckily there are more and more programs that are able to do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than any other time. Therapy, study information and so on are actually frequently accessible in Spanish in both short and long terms facilities which deliver inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish treatment is also available around the country.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance won't pay for the total cost of rehab or will only pay for part of it. In these instances, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals actually have a much more leverage due to the fact they can select whichever facility they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many individuals face. Likewise, treatment facilities will often provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Some rehab centers will take Medicaid when the individual is not able to self pay or present any other kind of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term rehab within a limited amount of centers, and in this instance individuals might want to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they are able to to cover a more quality treatment facility which will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug treatment center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at drug and alcohol treatment programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in setting up the person's rehab strategy. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being exactly like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being paid for through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of drug and alcohol rehabilitation if other forms of insurance or self payment are not an option. When someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they may be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office within their area to ascertain if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but usually only inside the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some form of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers. Individuals could have to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility which is inside their network of providers and there can be other limitations for example how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent program they like and meet with a treatment specialist to determine if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular drug abuse rehab solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities as well as partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There could be some restrictions about how much time a stay in inpatient drug treatment is allowed, and every one of these questions can be answered prior to starting treatment so that it's clear how long and individual can remain in the rehab facility of preference.

  • TW Ponessa and Associates Csl Servs
    TW Ponessa and Associates Csl Servs is located at:

    900 North 6th Street
    Harrisburg, PA. 17102

    If you would like to contact TW Ponessa and Associates Csl Servs, you can reach them at 717-233-4027.

    TW Ponessa and Associates Csl Servs offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)