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Drug Addiction Facts

  • The effects of codeine begin within 15-30 minutes of ingestion, and can last for up to 6 hours.
  • Many individuals who transition to heroin from prescription opioid use report that they had crushed prescription opioid pills to snort or inject the powder, which provided their initiation into injection heroin use.
  • All forms of marijuana contain THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) and more than 400 other chemicals besides THC.

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 services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehab solutions regarding intensity of care, since the individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of having to be in a rehabilitation program while receiving rehabilitation services. Although this may seem ideal it will not provide the required change of atmosphere than many people in rehabilitation need to have a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems are what are known in the field of alcohol and drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must tackle both disorders whilst in rehab to find resolution because one typically triggers the other. Luckily, there are several drug and alcohol treatment facilities that can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face so that they can not only become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not consider it wise to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug use could have distinctive obstacles they have to overcome when in rehabilitation, which rehab specialists in the program they decide to be a part of should be keen of so that a full recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to decide on a program that is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults address the unique life and drug use problems that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of services including health care and the like.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and substance abuse due to problems that their impairment impose on them. While discovery of the problem can often be difficult among the hearing impaired, you'll find ASL along with other assistance services readily available for them when substance abuse rehabilitation is needed. Aside from ASL, such services can include assistive listening tools and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are obtaining the support they require in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

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

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

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

    222 Richmond Avenue
    Batavia, NY. 14020

    If you would like to contact VA Western NY Healthcare System, you can reach them at 585-297-1000.

    VA Western NY Healthcare System 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: Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)