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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Some individuals who abuse heroin or cocaine do not know the composition of what they buy on the street, which may be laced with a deadly dose of fentanyl.
  • A study of AIDS patients found that marijuana smoking may be associated with a few statistically significant negative effects on the immune function these patients.
  • Major heroin withdrawal symptoms typically peak between 48 and 72 hours after the last dose has been administered, and wane after about a week.

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 lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions in terms of level of care, as the individual can preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of needing to stay in a treatment center while undergoing treatment services. Even though this might seem perfect it will not provide the required change of surroundings than lots of people in recovery require to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with substance abuse could have unique obstacles they must conquer during rehabilitation, which rehab professionals within the program they decide to take part in should be keen of in order that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to decide on a program that's accustomed to helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and drug use issues that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of services including medical treatment and the like.

Spanish

Not all drug rehab centers have the staff or wherewithal to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clientele, but fortunately there are more and more facilities that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than previously. Counselling, study information and so on are actually very often accessible in Spanish in both short and long terms centers which provide inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish treatment is also available around the country.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these instances, it may seem like a drawback but people really have a great deal of leverage simply because they can select whichever facility they want without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many men and women face. In addition, treatment programs will frequently provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain rehab programs accept Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present another type of private health insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of facilities, and in cases like this individuals may want to investigate the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they're able to to fund a more quality treatment program which will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at drug treatment programs which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help out with establishing the person's treatment plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being exactly like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of drug rehab if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't a possibility. If someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may be eligible for state insurance, they should seek advice from their Social Services office within their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually 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 typically cover some kind of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug treatment centers. Individuals could have to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment facility that's within their network of providers and there could be other restrictions including the amount of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a quality program they like and meet with a rehab specialist to find out if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of certain substance abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs as well as partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There can be some restrictions as to how long a stay in inpatient drug treatment is permitted, and all of these questions can be answered before you start rehab so that it's clear how long and individual can stay in the rehabilitation center of preference.

  • Val Verde Regional Medical Center
    Val Verde Regional Medical Center is located at:

    801 North Bedell Avenue
    Del Rio, TX. 78840

    If you would like to contact Val Verde Regional Medical Center, you can reach them at 830-778-3629.

    Val Verde Regional Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)