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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Inpatient drug/alcohol treatment does not include detox as that usually occurs in a hospital environment, but follows it.
  • It is recommended that anyone who is struggling with addiction to codeine take part in a drug rehab program of at least a 90 day duration which addresses opiate addiction to ensure that they remain off of the drug for good.
  • Methadone accounts for only 2 percent of painkiller prescriptions in the United State, yet it is responsible for more than 30 percent of prescription painkiller overdose deaths.

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 accessible to anybody that should be safely managed through detox services when seriously dependent to drugs and/or alcohol, or who needs a better spectrum of care such as someone who is dealing with a dual diagnosis so also needs mental health solutions during their treatment procedure. You will find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services offered.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services with regards to intensity of care, as the individual can maintain their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of needing to be in a rehabilitation program while undergoing rehab services. Although this may appear ideal it might not provide the required change of surroundings than many individuals in rehabilitation need to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who may need substance abuse rehab will often need solutions beyond what a standard drug rehab center can provide. Simply because extensive healthcare services are often an important part of the physical recovery process for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who very likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their habit, it is essential that these clients receive the health care necessary in conjunction with any rehab solutions for drug abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is crucial that gays and lesbians receive quality rehabilitation solutions within a rehab environment which can be discreet and has rehabilitation specialists at their disposal who understand the distinctive challenges that they experience in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians might be triggered because of the problems they face due to their sexual preference, a facility which will help them resolve these issues and give them the confidence they may have lacked before arriving in rehab can be a crucial part of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with substance abuse might have distinctive obstacles they have to conquer during rehab, which rehab professionals in the program they decide to take part in must be keen of so that a complete recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to select a program that's used to helping seniors and older adults handle the distinctive life and drug use issues that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of services including medical care and so on.

Spanish

Not all drug treatment centers have 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 necessity for Spanish services is higher than any other time. Counselling, study info and the like are now frequently obtainable in Spanish in both long and short terms centers which deliver inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is also available nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of rehab or will only cover part of it. In these instances, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals actually have a great deal of leverage simply because they can choose whichever program they would like without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many people encounter. Likewise, rehabilitation facilities will often provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans generally cover some kind of drug and alcohol treatment service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. Individuals may have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab center that's in their network of providers and there can be other restrictions like just how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a quality center they like and consult with a treatment specialist to find out 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 drug abuse rehab solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs along with partial hospitalization are all 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 could be some restrictions as to how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug treatment is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered prior to starting treatment so that it is clear the length of time and individual can stay in the rehabilitation center of choice.

  • VA NY Harbor Healthcare System
    VA NY Harbor Healthcare System is located at:

    423 East 23rd Street
    New York, NY. 10010

    If you would like to contact VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, you can reach them at 212-686-7500 x7521.

    VA NY Harbor Healthcare System offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)

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