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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Abuse of fentanyl is not a new occurrence and individuals have been abusing this powerful narcotic since the mid-1970's, however the rate of abuse of the drug has increased in recent years.
  • Deaths have occurred after snorting a single line of cocaine in recreational use where the average dose of 1 line is 20 mg.
  • A professional drug detox program will help individuals remove any remnants of fentanyl from the body.

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 solutions are on the low end of the spectrum of rehab services regarding intensity of care, because the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of having to stay in a rehabilitation center while undergoing rehabilitation services. While this may seem perfect it may not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than many people in treatment need to experience a successful rehab.

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 alcohol and drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders during rehab to find resolution simply because one typically triggers the other. Fortunately, there are many drug and alcohol treatment programs that can specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues face to enable them to not simply become abstinent but mentally stable 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 battle with substance abuse could possibly have distinctive challenges they must conquer whilst in treatment, which rehab professionals in the program they decide to take part in should be keen of so that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to decide on a program that is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults address the distinctive life and drug abuse issues that these clients face which may include a broader spectrum of solutions including health care and so on.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often prone to alcoholism and drug abuse as a result of problems their impairment impose on them. While discovery of this problem can be difficult among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL along with other assistance services available for them when substance abuse rehab is necessary. Besides ASL, such services can include assistive listening equipment and captioned video materials to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired folks are receiving the help they need in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't cover the entire cost of treatment or will only pay for part of it. In these instances, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals really have a much more leverage due to the fact they can choose whichever program they would like without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many men and women face. Likewise, rehab programs will frequently provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain treatment programs accept Medicaid if the individual cannot self pay or present some other form of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of programs, and in cases like this individuals may choose to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they can to cover a more quality treatment center which will get better results, say for example a long-term residential drug treatment center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive treatment at alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must aid in setting up the person's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being the same as any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment 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 rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. If someone does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might qualify for state insurance, they can consult their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but generally only within the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some sort of drug rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab centers. Individuals may have to participate in a drug rehabilitation program that's inside their network of providers and there might be other restrictions for example how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a good program they like and consult with a rehab counselor to find out if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular substance abuse treatment services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs along with partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There could be some restrictions about the length of time a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol treatment is allowed, and all of these questions can be answered before you start rehab so that it's clear how much time and individual can remain in the rehab facility of preference.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug and alcohol treatment centers offer payment assistance to help clients who might possibly not have adequate resources to self pay for treatment or whose medical insurance won't supply coverage or full coverage for his or her stay. For instance, Occasionally insurance only covers a short-term program when in actuality a long-term center is going to be the more suitable choice. To see what payment assistance can be available, say for example a sliding fee scale, consult the center for particulars.

  • University of Vermont Medical Center
    University of Vermont Medical Center is located at:

    1 South Prospect Street
    Burlington, VT. 5401

    If you would like to contact University of Vermont Medical Center, you can reach them at 802-847-0000.

    University of Vermont Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, 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), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)