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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Circumstances such as lower income and marital rates, high jobless rates and having marijuana-using acquaintances during adolescence and young adulthood are commonly reported among recreational marijuana users.
  • THC in marijuana is rapidly absorbed by fatty tissues in various organs, and traces of the THC found in marijuana can be detected by standard urine testing methods several days after smoking the drug.
  • Prescription stimulants can suppress appetite, resulting in fewer calories consumed, which could in turn effect growth and development in children.

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 available to anybody who should be safely managed through detoxification services when seriously dependent to drugs and/or alcohol, or who wants a broader spectrum of care such as someone who has a dual diagnosis and also needs mental health services as part of their rehabilitation process. You will find 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 use disorders are what are identified in the field of alcohol and drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders whilst in rehabilitation to find resolution because one typically exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are several alcohol and drug rehab programs that can specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues face to be able to not just become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not wish to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug rehab centers possess the staff or resources to focus on the demands of Spanish speaking clients, but thankfully there are more and more facilities that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than in the past. Therapy, study information and so on are now frequently accessible in Spanish in both short and long terms facilities which deliver inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is available too nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of treatment or will only cover part of it. In these instances, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals really have a much more leverage because they can choose whichever program they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many people encounter. Likewise, treatment centers will often offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain treatment programs will take Medicaid when the individual is unable to self pay or present some other kind of private health insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term rehab in a limited amount of centers, and in such cases individuals may wish to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they can to cover a more quality treatment center that will get better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at drug rehabilitation centers which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help out with setting up the individual's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being exactly like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being paid for through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of drug treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment are not an option. If someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might qualify for state insurance, they can seek advice from their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but usually only inside the state which offers the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans generally cover some sort of drug and alcohol rehab service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug treatment facilities. Individuals might have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility that is inside their network of providers and there may be other restrictions for example how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select an excellent center they prefer and meet with a rehab specialist to determine if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of certain drug abuse rehabilitation services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers along with partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There might be some limitations as to just how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug treatment is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered before you begin treatment so that it is clear just how long and individual can remain in the treatment center of preference.

  • University Hospital
    University Hospital is located at:

    4502 Medical Drive
    San Antonio, TX. 78229

    If you would like to contact University Hospital, you can reach them at 210-358-4000 x2278.

    University Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)