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Drug Addiction Facts

  • In 2008, prescription pain killers such as OxyContin, Vicodin and methadone claimed nearly 5,000 lives.
  • The use of sedatives used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures and methadone can be a deadly combination, although physicians may prescribe such drugs in combination and therefore put patients at risk.
  • Studies have found that approximately 4 to 14% of drivers who sustained injury or death in traffic accidents tested positive for THC, the active ingredient in marijuana.

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 lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions with regards to level of care, for the reason that individual will be able to maintain their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a rehab center while undergoing rehabilitation services. Although this might appear perfect it might not provide the required change of environment than a lot of people in rehab require to experience a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are what are identified in the field of alcohol and drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must deal with both disorders when it's in treatment in order to find resolution simply because one usually triggers the other. Fortunately, there are lots of drug treatment programs who are able to specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face so that they can not only become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never consider it wise to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who require substance abuse treatment will usually need services beyond what a traditional drug treatment program can provide. Simply because extensive healthcare services in many cases are a vital aspect of the physical process of recovery for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who most likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their addiction, it is important that these clients obtain the medical treatment required in conjunction with any rehab solutions for his or her substance abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians receive quality treatment solutions in a rehabilitation setting that's discreet and with treatment specialists available to them who comprehend the unique problems they have to deal with in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians may also be triggered by the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a facility that can help them handle these problems and give them the peace of mind they may have lacked before arriving in rehabilitation can be a crucial part of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with substance abuse could have unique obstacles they have to conquer during rehab, which rehabilitation professionals in the rehab they choose to take part in must be keen of so that a complete recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to select a program that's accustomed to helping seniors and older adults deal with the distinctive life and drug use issues that these clients face which may include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical care and the like.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehab due to a court order to meet part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug treatment often receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when cooperating with alcohol and drug treatment requirements enforced with them in sentencing especially of course when successfully completing a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance won't cover the entire cost of treatment or will only cover part of it. In these cases, it may seem like a disadvantage but people in fact have a much more leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever program they want without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many individuals face. Likewise, treatment programs will frequently offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some form of alcohol and drug treatment service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. Individuals could possibly have to participate in a drug rehab facility that's inside their network of providers and there can be other restrictions including the amount of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can pick an excellent program they prefer and speak with a treatment counselor to determine if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the price of particular substance abuse rehab services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities and also partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There might be some restrictions regarding just how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug treatment is permitted, and all of these questions can be answered prior to starting treatment so that it is clear the length of time and individual can stay in the treatment center of preference.

  • Utah Addiction Centers
    Utah Addiction Centers is located at:

    2590 Prairie View Drive
    Eagle Mountain, UT. 84005

    If you would like to contact Utah Addiction Centers, you can reach them at 801-766-2233.

    Utah Addiction Centers offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)