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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.
  • Major heroin withdrawal symptoms typically peak between 48 and 72 hours after the last dose has been administered, and wane after about a week.
  • An overdose of prescription stimulants can be potentially fatal, and can include symptoms such as high or low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, nausea, panic, rapid breathing, restlessness, vomiting, fatigue, hallucinations, abdominal cramps, aggressiveness, depression, convulsions, tremors or coma.

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 anyone who must be safely managed through detox services when seriously dependent to alcohol and drugs, or who needs a better spectrum of care such as somebody who has a dual diagnosis and also needs mental health solutions during their rehabilitation procedure. You can find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services offered.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions with regards to level of care, because the individual is able to keep their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to remain in a rehabilitation facility while receiving treatment services. Even if this may seem perfect it might not provide the required change of environment than many people in rehab 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 known in the field of alcohol and drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders during rehab in order to find resolution simply because one typically exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are numerous drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities who can specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face so that they can not merely become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never wish to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Gays and Lesbians

It is crucial that gays and lesbians obtain quality treatment services in a treatment environment that is discreet and has rehabilitation professionals available to them who understand the distinctive problems that they experience in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered because of the challenges they face due to their sexual preference, a facility that can help them resolve these problems and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked before arriving in rehab can be a crucial part of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with drug use may have distinctive challenges they must conquer while in rehabilitation, which treatment professionals within the facility they decide to be a part of have to be keen of in order that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to pick a rehab which is used to helping seniors and older adults handle the unique life and drug abuse issues that these clients face that might include a wider spectrum of solutions including health care and the like.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehab due to a court order to satisfy a part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug rehab often receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when being cooperative with drug and alcohol rehab specifications enforced on them in sentencing specifically of course when successfully graduating an alcohol and drug rehab program.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans generally cover some form of drug treatment service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. Individuals might have to take part in a drug rehab facility that's within their network of providers and there might be other restrictions for example the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick an excellent facility they like and speak with a rehabilitation specialist to find out if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expense of particular substance abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs and also partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There might be some restrictions concerning just how long a stay in inpatient drug rehab is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered before you start rehab so that it's clear the length of time and individual can stay in the rehabilitation program of choice.

  • VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
    VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System is located at:

    2215 Fuller Road
    Ann Arbor, MI. 48105

    If you would like to contact VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, you can reach them at 734-845-3471.

    VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)