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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Street bought methadone can be an unusually concentrate variant and more powerful than illicit users anticipate. Therefore, individuals may be taking a higher dose than intended which could be life threatening.
  • In 2009, 750,000 methadone prescriptions were written for pain relief, but only 250,000 people were treated with the drug for opiate addiction.
  • The benefits of an inpatient drug rehabilitation program occur on all levels of treatment: psychological, physical, and emotional.

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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Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are accessible to anyone who must be safely managed through detox services when seriously addicted to drugs, or who needs a better spectrum of care such as somebody who is dealing with a dual diagnosis and also requires mental health solutions during their rehab procedure. There are both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services available.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues are what are recognized in the field of drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders when it's in rehabilitation to find resolution because one typically triggers the other. Luckily, there are lots of alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs who can specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face to enable them to not simply become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never consider it wise to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of substance abuse rehabilitation will frequently need services beyond what a traditional drug rehabilitation center will be able to provide. Due to the fact comprehensive medical services in many cases are an important part of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who very likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their addiction, it is crucial that these clients get the health care required along with any rehabilitation services for his or her substance abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians acquire quality rehabilitation services within a rehab environment which can be discreet and with treatment professionals at their disposal who understand the distinctive challenges that they experience in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered because of the challenges they face because of their sexual preference, a program which can help them resolve these issues and give them the confidence that they've lacked before arriving in treatment is usually a crucial part of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with substance abuse may have distinctive challenges they have to overcome while in rehabilitation, which treatment specialists in the facility they choose to be a part of should be keen of to ensure that a full recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to select a program that's familiar with helping seniors and older adults tackle the distinctive life and drug abuse problems that these clients face that might include a wider spectrum of solutions including health care and the like.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance won't pay for the total cost of treatment or will only pay for part of it. In these situations, it may seem like a disadvantage but people really have a great deal of leverage because they can choose whichever program they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many individuals face. In addition, rehabilitation centers will usually provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain rehab programs will take Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present some other type of private medical health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of centers, and in this case individuals may wish to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they can to pay for a more quality rehab program which will get better results, like a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at alcohol and drug treatment facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab when the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help out with establishing the person's treatment strategy. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being similar to any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of drug treatment if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't an option. When someone doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might qualify for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but generally only within the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some form of drug and alcohol treatment service ranging from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug treatment centers. Individuals could possibly have to participate in a drug rehabilitation program which is in their network of providers and there can be other restrictions like just how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can select a quality program they prefer and speak with a rehab counselor to find out if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular substance abuse treatment services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities and also 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 restrictions concerning the length of time a stay in inpatient drug rehabilitation is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered prior to starting treatment so that it's clear the length of time and individual can stay in the rehab center of preference.

  • Trident Medical Center
    Trident Medical Center is located at:

    9330 Medical Plaza Drive
    Charleston, SC. 29406

    If you would like to contact Trident Medical Center, you can reach them at 843-797-7000.

    Trident Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)