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Drug Addiction Facts

  • The original and ultimate intention of methadone maintenance treatment programs was to reduce illegal heroin use and the crime, death, and disease associated with heroin addiction.
  • The specific cardiovascular problems which may be caused by prescription stimulants have been highlighted in the FDA's "black box" warnings which include the risk of heart defects, heart attacks, stroke, high blood pressure, increased heart rate, and sudden death in people with a prior history of heart related problems.
  • The cocaine sold in the United States is most often produced in South American labs. This cocaine salt, which can be as pure as 95%, is then smuggled into the country.

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 a variety of settings along with different treatment lengths and plans to accommodate the various demands of clients with any kind of and level of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being covered by many insurance companies, you shouldn't have to postpone receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who wants it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of treatment services with regards to level of care, because the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of having to stay in a rehabilitation program while receiving rehabilitation services. Even if this might appear ideal it may not provide the much needed change of surroundings than many people in rehab have to have to have a successful rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents get involved in any type of drug use, it is essential that they receive high quality care to halt the problem in its tracks so that it doesn't get any worse and perhaps jeopardize their future. Due to the fact adolescent drug abuse which persists often carries on into adulthood, parents must continue to be astute and get their adolescent rehab as soon as a problem is noticed in a program which addresses adolescent drug abuse. A lot of facilities which treat adolescents offer both inpatient and residential rehabilitation, that has been proven to be the most beneficial settings for rehab clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues are what are recognized in the field of drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders when it's in treatment to find resolution due to the fact one often triggers the other. Luckily, there are several alcohol and drug rehab centers who are able to specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face to be able to not only become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not consider it wise to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with drug abuse might have unique obstacles they must overcome during rehab, which treatment specialists within the facility they choose to take part in must be keen of to ensure that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to decide on a facility which is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults tackle the distinctive life and drug abuse problems that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical care and so on.

Women

Women need to have high quality rehabilitation in rehab but will also require special attention to the unique issues they face because of their gender. Men and women not just face varying and distinctive challenges in everyday life because of gender, but also may abuse drugs and alcohol for very different reasons. drug and alcohol rehab programs which focus on women and the specific and unique needs that women encounter often helps significantly on the women's road to long term abstinence and a higher quality of life.

Men

Similar to how men and women face varying and unique challenges in life that are specific to their gender, men and women can also face unique challenges in treatment that are gender specific, and that's why a rehab specifically designed with these unique needs and challenges in mind can be extremely ideal for someone looking for an effective treatment option.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and drug and alcohol use as a result of problems their impairment impose on them. While discovery of the problem can often be difficult among the hearing impaired, you'll find ASL and other assistance services intended for them when substance abuse rehabilitation is needed. Apart from ASL, such services can include assistive listening tools and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired folks are receiving the help they need in alcohol and drug rehab.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of rehab 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 center they want without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many people encounter. In addition, treatment programs will often offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some rehab centers will take Medicaid when the individual is not able to self pay or present another form of private medical insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of centers, and in such cases individuals may choose to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality rehab facility which will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug treatment program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at drug and alcohol treatment centers which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must aid in establishing the person's treatment plan. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being exactly like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation 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 expense of alcohol and drug treatment if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a choice. When someone doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may be eligible for state insurance, they should talk with their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but usually only within the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some kind of drug rehab service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug treatment facilities. Individuals might have to participate in a drug rehab facility that's in their network of providers and there could be other restrictions including how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a good facility they prefer and meet with a treatment 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 costs of certain substance abuse treatment solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities in addition to partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There may be some limitations regarding how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered prior to starting rehab so that it's clear how long and individual can remain in the rehabilitation facility of preference.

  • Tanner Behavioral Health
    Tanner Behavioral Health is located at:

    523 Dixie Street
    Carrollton, GA. 30117

    If you would like to contact Tanner Behavioral Health, you can reach them at 770-836-9551.

    Tanner Behavioral Health 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, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)