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Drug Addiction Facts

  • An estimated 760,000 people aged 12 or older in the U.S. were past-month Ecstasy users in 2009.
  • The type of fentanyl associated with recent overdoses is not produced for medical use, but produced in clandestine laboratories and mixed with (or substituted for) heroin in a powder form.
  • Criminal justice costs associated with enforcing meth laws are estimated at $4.2 billion annually, and 47% of county Sheriffs report that meth abuse is the biggest drug problem, even more than cocaine (21%) and marijuana (22%) combined.

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 solutions with regards to intensity of care, since the individual is able to keep their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of having to remain in a rehab program while undergoing treatment services. Even if this may appear perfect it may not provide the required change of surroundings than a lot of people in rehabilitation have to have to experience a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders are what are identified in the field of drug and alcohol rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders whilst in treatment to find resolution simply because one typically exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are lots of drug and alcohol treatment facilities who can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face to be able to not simply become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug use could possibly have unique challenges they have to overcome when in treatment, which rehab professionals within the rehab they opt to be a part of should be keen of so that a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to select a facility that's familiar with helping seniors and older adults deal with the distinctive life and substance abuse issues that these clients face which may include a broader spectrum of services including medical care and so on.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of treatment or will only pay for part of it. In these cases, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals in fact have a much more leverage simply because they can select whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many individuals face. In addition, treatment centers will often offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Some rehab programs accept Medicaid when the individual cannot self pay or present some other form of private medical insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of programs, and in such cases individuals may choose to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they're able to to fund a more quality rehab center which will produce better results, such as a long-term residential drug treatment facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive treatment at drug treatment facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the facility is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must assist in setting up the individual's treatment strategy. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of alcohol and drug rehabilitation if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If a person does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they may qualify for state insurance, they should talk with their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but typically only in the state which offers the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some kind of alcohol and drug rehab service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug treatment facilities. Individuals could possibly have to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment center that's within their network of providers and there can be other restrictions for example the length of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select an excellent center they like and speak with a rehab specialist to ascertain if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expense of particular drug abuse rehab services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities as well as partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There can be some restrictions about how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehab is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered before beginning treatment so that it's clear how long and individual can remain in the rehabilitation program of choice.

  • VA Central Western Massachusetts
    VA Central Western Massachusetts is located at:

    605 Lincoln Street
    Worcester, MA. 1605

    If you would like to contact VA Central Western Massachusetts, you can reach them at 413-584-4040 x17079.

    VA Central Western Massachusetts offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)