Menu

Drug Addiction Facts

  • Animal studies indicate that animals will work more persistently at pressing a bar for cocaine than for any other drug, including opiates. In one example, one monkey test subject pressed the bar 12,800 times until it got a single dose of cocaine. If the animal survives in such studies, it will return to the task of obtaining more cocaine.
  • There is concern among pediatricians that using prescription stimulants on children may affect their development, and it is still unknown how these drugs biologically affect the developing brain.
  • Fentanyl oral lozenges and injectables are also commonly diverted and abused.

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.

Drug Treatment Help Request

Fill out the form below and a counselor will get back with you to help you locate a drug addiction treatment program.

100% Confidential.

Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Substance abuse treatment services can be obtained in several settings along with various rehab lengths and plans to accommodate the varying needs of clients with any sort of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential centers now being included in many insurance plans, there is no need to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who needs it.

Halfway House

A halfway house is a place which allows for an easy transition when someone has become sober independently or has completed a drug treatment program and needs help re-acclimating to a normal lifestyle. Residing in a halfway house, or sober living facility as it is sometimes called, an aspect of sentencing if someone is found guilty of drug charges as well. If help is needed finding a halfway house, contact a drug rehab facility and meet with a rehab counselor who is able to point you in the right direction.

Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days)

Residential long-term rehab, which lasts in excess of thirty days, is an option that provides the commensurate level of care and appropriate environment for anybody experiencing a serious addiction and dependency issue. Because people will remain in the residential long-term treatment program for up to 120 days and even longer in some cases, these types of programs offer all the amenities needed to help client's feel as comfortable and amenable as it could possibly be while delivering quality rehabilitation to enable them to conquer their habit once and for all.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug use problems are what are identified in the field of drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders during rehabilitation to find resolution due to the fact one often triggers the other. Luckily, there are numerous drug treatment centers who are able to specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face so that they can not just become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not feel the need to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who may need substance abuse rehab will frequently require services beyond what a standard drug treatment program will be able to provide. Due to the fact comprehensive medical solutions in many cases are a vital part of the physical recovery process for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who most likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their addiction, it is essential that these clients get the health care required in conjunction with any rehab solutions for their drug abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians obtain excellent rehab solutions within a treatment setting which is discreet and has rehab specialists available to them who comprehend the distinctive challenges they have to deal with in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered by the challenges they face because of their sexual preference, a program that can help them resolve these issues and give them the peace of mind they may have lacked before arriving in rehab could be a crucial aspect of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with drug abuse could possibly have unique obstacles they must overcome when in treatment, which rehab specialists in the center they choose to be a part of should be keen of to ensure that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to pick a center that is familiar with helping seniors and older adults tackle the distinctive life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which might include a wider spectrum of services including medical care and the like.

Men

Similar to how women and men face varying and unique challenges in daily life which are specific to their gender, women and men could also encounter distinctive challenges in treatment which are gender specific, and that's why a center specifically designed with these unique needs and challenges in mind can be very ideal for someone searching for an effective treatment solution.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehab due to a court ruling in order to meet a part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug treatment often receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when being cooperative with alcohol and drug treatment requirements enforced on them in sentencing specifically naturally when successfully graduating a drug and alcohol rehab program.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't pay for the total cost of rehab or will only cover some of it. In these instances, it may appear like a drawback but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage because they can select whichever program they want without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many individuals encounter. Likewise, rehabilitation facilities will usually provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance option available from a number of drug and alcohol rehab centers in order to help clients afford rehab where this may not have been possible originally. For instance, one client's fee for rehab may be different and another individual whose finances are better making them better able to pay the full cost of rehabilitation. Registrars take into account other factors in addition to income including number of dependents to determine the final cost and using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug rehab programs offer payment assistance to help clients who may possibly not have sufficient money to self pay for treatment or whose medical insurance won't provide coverage or full coverage for their stay. For example, Occasionally insurance only covers a short-term program when in fact a long-term program will probably be the more ideal option. To determine what payment assistance could be offered, for instance a sliding fee scale, check with the facility for particulars.

  • Valley Bridge House Inc
    Valley Bridge House Inc is located at:

    28 South Broadway
    Baltimore, MD. 21231

    If you would like to contact Valley Bridge House Inc, you can reach them at 410-675-7765.

    Valley Bridge House Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

There are 117 listings in Baltimore, Maryland: