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Drug Addiction Facts

  • When Fentanyl is administered it rapidly crosses the blood-brain barrier, and when this occurs it produced not only pain relief but also produces sedation and varying levels of respiratory depression, as well as nausea, and vomiting in some cases.
  • In 2008 it was estimated that there were 1.9 million past-month cocaine users in the U.S., of which approximately 359,000 were current crack users.
  • Marijuana can affect judgment and decision making, which can lead to risky sexual behavior resulting in exposure to sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

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 many different settings with different rehab lengths and plans to accommodate the varying demands of clients with any kind of and degree of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential programs now being included in many insurance companies, there is no need to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who wants it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs is really a process which can be made a lot more manageable and safely supervised when in a proper detoxification or drug treatment center. Sometimes detoxification isn't risk-free, and even with the very best of intentions individuals who undergo detoxification on their own in order to get sober might really be putting their own health as well as their lives in danger. It is usually best to look for detoxification solutions inside a professional program in order to avoid such risks as well as have a smooth progression from detoxification to treatment at a quality drug and alcohol treatment program.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the low end of the spectrum of rehab solutions regarding intensity of care, because the individual can keep their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to stay in a rehab program while receiving treatment services. Even though this may seem ideal it will not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than many individuals in recovery need to have a successful rehabilitation.

Adolescents

When adolescents get involved in any kind of drug use, it is vital that they receive high quality care to halt the problem in its tracks so that it doesn't worsen 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 remain astute and get their adolescent rehab as soon as a problem is observed in a facility which addresses adolescent drug use. Several facilities which treat adolescents provide both inpatient and residential rehab, that has been proven to be the very best settings for rehabilitation clients of this age.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance isn't going to pay for the total cost of rehab or will only cover some of it. In these instances, it may seem like a drawback but people in fact have a much more leverage because they can choose whichever facility they want without the limitations from health insurers that so many individuals encounter. In addition, rehab programs will frequently offer payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans generally cover some kind of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. Individuals might have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that's within their network of providers and there may be other limitations for example the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can select an excellent program they prefer and speak with a rehabilitation specialist to ascertain if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain drug abuse treatment solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities along with partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There could be some restrictions concerning the length of time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug treatment is allowed, and every one of these questions will be answered prior to starting treatment so that it's clear just how long and individual can stay in the treatment program of preference.

  • Turning Point Counseling Services
    Turning Point Counseling Services is located at:

    315 5th Avenue
    Fairbanks, AK. 99701

    If you would like to contact Turning Point Counseling Services, you can reach them at 907-374-7776.

    Turning Point Counseling Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Adolescents
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)