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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Snorting cocaine can result in a chronically runny nose, nosebleeds, loss of smell, hoarseness, and problems swallowing.
  • The cost of cleanup of an average methamphetamine lab is about $5,000, but can cost up to $100,000.
  • Alcohol can reduce the amount of digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas, causing inflammation and leaking digestive enzymes, which subsequently attack the pancreas itself.

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 number of settings with various treatment lengths and plans to accommodate the various demands of clients with any sort of and degree of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential programs now being paid by many insurance plans, there is no need to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who wants it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment services with regards to intensity of care, because the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to remain in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing rehab services. Although this might appear ideal it might not provide the required change of surroundings than many people in recovery have to have to have a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders are what are recognized in the field of drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders while in treatment to find resolution simply because one often triggers the other. Fortunately, there are numerous alcohol and drug rehab facilities who can specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face to enable them to not just become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never feel the need to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders are often given the option or ordered to rehabilitation as part of sentencing. Often times, the offender can select which treatment program they wish to attend. Upon successful completion, DUI and DWI offenders can take advantage of decreased sentencing options in order to move forward in their lives without getting penalized further.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehabilitation as part of a court ruling to meet a part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug rehab frequently receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when being cooperative with drug and alcohol treatment requirements enforced on them as part of sentencing especially of course when successfully completing a drug rehab center.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and substance abuse due to the problems their impairment impose on them. While discovery of the issue is often difficult among the hearing impaired, there are ASL along with other assistance services designed for them when drug abuse treatment is required. Besides ASL, such services may include assistive listening equipment and captioned video resources to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are getting the support they need in alcohol and drug rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a drawback but people actually have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever center they would like without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many individuals face. In addition, rehabilitation centers will often provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Some rehab centers will take Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present some other form of private health care insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of centers, and in such cases individuals may choose to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality rehab facility that will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug rehabilitation program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at alcohol and drug rehab centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the facility is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed physician, who must assist in establishing the person's rehab strategy. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being paid for through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of drug rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. If someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may qualify for state insurance, they should seek advice from their Social Services office within their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but generally only in the state which offers the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans generally cover some kind of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers. Individuals could possibly have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program which is within their network of providers and there may be other limitations for example just how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select an excellent center they prefer and meet with a rehab counselor to ascertain if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular substance abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs as well as partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There could be some restrictions about the length of time a stay in inpatient drug treatment is allowed, and every one of these questions can be answered before you start rehab so that it is clear how much time and individual can stay in the treatment program of choice.

  • Unity Point Health St. Lukes
    Unity Point Health St. Lukes is located at:

    1030 5th Avenue SE
    Cedar Rapids, IA. 52403

    If you would like to contact Unity Point Health St. Lukes, you can reach them at 319-363-4429.

    Unity Point Health St. Lukes offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, 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)