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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Prolonged alcohol use can also impair white blood cell function and making the abuser more susceptible to infection.
  • Brain studies indicate that even acute short term use of Ecstasy can adversely affect the areas of the brain involved in higher thought processes, raising concerns regarding possible long-term effects on both infrequent and regular users of Ecstasy.
  • Studies have shown that the two drugs, Ritalin and cocaine, are nearly indistinguishable when administered intravenously to cocaine addicts.

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 lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services with regards to level of care, as the individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of having to be in a treatment program while receiving treatment services. Although this might seem ideal it will not provide the required change of surroundings than a lot of people in treatment have to have to have a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues are what are recognized in the field of alcohol and drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders while in rehab to find resolution because one usually exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are lots of drug rehabilitation facilities who are able to specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face in order to not simply become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never consider it wise to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug use might have unique challenges they must conquer while in rehab, which rehab professionals within the facility they opt to be a part of should be keen of to ensure that a complete recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to select a rehab which is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults deal with the distinctive life and substance abuse issues that these clients face which might include a wider spectrum of solutions including health care and so on.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be predisposed to alcoholism and drug abuse due to the challenges that their impairment impose on them. While detection of the issue can be hard among the hearing impaired, you'll find ASL along with other assistance services intended for them when substance abuse treatment is necessary. Besides ASL, such services can sometimes include assistive listening equipment and captioned video resources to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired folks are receiving the support they need in drug treatment.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage simply because they can decide on whichever center they would like without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many individuals encounter. In addition, rehabilitation facilities 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 in the event the individual cannot self pay or present any other kind of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of facilities, and in this case individuals might want to explore the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they are able to to cover a more quality rehabilitation program which will get better results, like a long-term residential drug treatment facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at alcohol and drug treatment programs which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the program is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in setting up the person's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being just like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being paid for through Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some sort of drug rehabilitation service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities. Individuals might have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program that is inside their network of providers and there can be other restrictions like how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent center they prefer and speak with a treatment specialist to ascertain if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the price of particular drug abuse rehab services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers in addition to partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There could be some restrictions as to the length of time a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered before beginning rehabilitation so that it's clear how long and individual can stay in the rehabilitation program of preference.

  • Tri County Mental Health Services
    Tri County Mental Health Services is located at:

    144 High Street
    Farmington, ME. 4938

    If you would like to contact Tri County Mental Health Services, you can reach them at 207-778-2550.

    Tri County Mental Health Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)