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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Codeine is one of the active ingredients found in poppies, however the drug is more often synthesized by pharmaceutical companies and used in medicine to treat pain, cough and mild inflammation.
  • In England in 1996, more than twice as many people died from methadone as died from heroin.
  • Meth is a white, odorless powder which easily dissolves in water or alcohol.

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 services are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment services with regards to level of care, for the reason that individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of having to remain in a rehabilitation facility while receiving rehabilitation services. Although this may seem perfect it may not provide the required change of environment than many people in treatment have to have to experience a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse problems are what are recognized in the field of alcohol and drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must tackle both disorders while in treatment to find resolution because one usually triggers the other. Fortunately, there are lots of drug and alcohol treatment facilities that can specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face in order to not simply become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with drug abuse could have unique challenges they have to overcome during rehab, which rehab professionals in the facility they opt to be a part of have to be keen of to ensure that a complete recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to pick a rehab which is familiar with helping seniors and older adults deal with the distinctive life and drug use problems that these clients face that might include a wider spectrum of services including health care and so on.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehab as part of a court ruling to meet part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in alcohol and drug treatment often receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when being cooperative with alcohol and drug rehabilitation requirements enforced on them in sentencing and also of course when successfully graduating a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.

Spanish

Not all drug rehab centers have the staff or resources to cater to the requirements of Spanish speaking clientele, but fortunately there are more and more centers that will do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than in the past. Counselling, study data and so on are now frequently available in Spanish in both long and short terms programs which deliver inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish treatment is also available around the country.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance isn't going to cover the entire cost of rehab or will only pay for some of it. In these situations, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals in fact have a much more leverage because they can select whichever facility they want without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many men and women encounter. In addition, treatment centers will usually offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation programs accept Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present another form of private medical health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of facilities, and in this instance individuals may choose to explore the self pay option and come up with up any resources they can to fund a more quality treatment center that will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug rehab program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at alcohol and drug rehab facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the program is 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 rehab strategy. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being just like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered 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 treatment if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't an option. If a person doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office within their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but generally only inside the state which offers the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some kind of drug rehabilitation service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug rehab facilities. Individuals might have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program which is inside their network of providers and there may be other restrictions for example how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose a good center they like and meet with a rehab specialist to ascertain if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain drug abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers in addition to partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There could be some limitations regarding just how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol treatment is allowed, and every one of these questions can be answered prior to starting treatment so that it's clear the length of time and individual can remain in the rehabilitation center of preference.

  • Unison Behavioral Health
    Unison Behavioral Health is located at:

    1005 Shirley Avenue
    Douglas, GA. 31533

    If you would like to contact Unison Behavioral Health, you can reach them at 912-389-4188.

    Unison Behavioral Health offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)