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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Out of all illicit drugs of abuse which presented in emergency departments in 2008, Ecstasy was the seventh most commonly involved illicit drug.
  • The 5 and 10 mg strength methadone tablets are the only formulations approved by FDA for use in pain management and other formulations, including dispersible tablets, have been prescribed for pain control.
  • Research shows that the driving skills of someone under the influence of marijuana are impaired for at least 4-6 hours after smoking a single marijuana cigarette, long after the "high" is gone.

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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Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Substance abuse treatment services are available in a number of settings with different rehabilitation lengths and plans to accommodate the varying needs of clients with any type of and level of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential programs now being paid by many insurance companies, there's no need to put off getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who needs it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from alcohol and drugs is really a course of action which can be made far more manageable and safely overseen when in a proper detox or drug and alcohol rehab center. Often detoxification isn't risk free, and even with the best of intentions people who proceed through detoxification on their own so that they can get sober might really be putting their own health or perhaps their lives in danger. It is always advisable to seek detoxification services in a professional facility to avoid such dangers and also to have a smooth transition from detoxification to rehab at a top quality alcohol and drug rehab center.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the bottom end of the spectrum of treatment services in terms of level of care, because the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to stay in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing treatment services. Even though this may seem perfect it might not provide the much needed change of environment than a lot of people in treatment need to have a successful rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any kind of drug use, it is essential that they obtain top quality care to halt the situation in its tracks so that it doesn't get any worse and maybe jeopardize their future. Due to the fact adolescent drug abuse which continues often carries on into adulthood, mothers and fathers must remain vigilant and get their adolescent rehabilitation when an issue is observed in a facility which addresses adolescent drug abuse. A lot of facilities which deal with adolescents provide both inpatient and residential rehabilitation, which has been shown to be the very best environments for treatment clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems are what are recognized in the field of drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must address both disorders whilst in treatment in order to find resolution due to the fact one often exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are several drug and alcohol treatment facilities who are able to specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face to be able to not merely become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of substance abuse rehab will very often need services beyond what a standard drug treatment facility will be able to deliver. Simply because extensive medical services tend to be a key part of the physical process of recovery for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their addiction, it is crucial that these clients obtain the health care required in conjunction with any rehab services for their drug abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is important that gays and lesbians receive quality treatment services in a treatment environment that is discreet and with rehab professionals available to them who comprehend the distinctive challenges that they can have to deal with in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians might be triggered by the problems they face due to their sexual preference, a program which can help them resolve these issues and give them the confidence they may have lacked before arriving in treatment could be a crucial aspect of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with drug abuse might have unique obstacles they must conquer when in treatment, which rehabilitation professionals within the center they choose to be a part of have to be keen of in order that a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to select a rehab that is used to helping seniors and older adults tackle the distinctive life and substance abuse issues that these clients face which can include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical treatment and so on.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women don't just require assistance from a quality treatment for their own health and wellbeing but also for the wellbeing of their unborn child or the kid they have given birth to who has to be properly taken care of as they become rehabbed and as a result capable of being a much better mother. Treatment possibilities exist that provide them as well as their child the appropriate healthcare services while making certain they obtain the treatment they require to become sober and be able to stay this way in order to be the very best mother they can be.

Women

Women require high quality rehabilitation in rehab but may also need special focus on the distinctive challenges they face for their gender. Women and men not just face varying and distinctive problems in life due to gender, but also may abuse drugs and alcohol for very different reasons. drug and alcohol rehab facilities which appeal to women and the specific and unique needs that women face often helps significantly on the women's road to permanent abstinence and a higher quality lifestyle.

Men

Just as men and women encounter varying and different challenges in everyday life which are specific to their gender, women and men might also encounter unique challenges in treatment which are gender specific, which is the reason a center specifically designed with these special needs and challenges at heart can be very ideal for someone searching for an effective rehabilitation solution.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into treatment due to a court ruling to fulfill a part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in alcohol and drug rehabilitation often receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when being cooperative with alcohol and drug rehabilitation requirements enforced with them as part of sentencing and particularly naturally when successfully completing a drug and alcohol rehab center.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol rehab facilities possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the demands of Spanish speaking clients, but fortunately there are more and more centers that can do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than previously. Counselling, study information and the like are now frequently available in Spanish in both long and short terms programs which provide inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish treatment is available too nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of treatment or will only pay for part of it. In these instances, it may seem like a drawback but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage simply because they can decide on whichever program they want without the limitations from health insurers that so many individuals face. In addition, treatment programs will usually offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive treatment at drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the program is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in establishing the individual's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being exactly like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being paid for through Medicare Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some kind of drug treatment service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation centers. Individuals could possibly have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility that's inside their network of providers and there can be other restrictions including the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a quality center they like and meet with a rehabilitation specialist to determine if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain substance abuse treatment services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers and also partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There could be some restrictions regarding just how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered before you begin rehabilitation so that it's clear the length of time and individual can stay in the treatment facility of preference.

  • Valley Mental Health Inc
    Valley Mental Health Inc is located at:

    12427 South Pasture Road
    Riverton, UT. 84065

    If you would like to contact Valley Mental Health Inc, you can reach them at 801-727-8744.

    Valley Mental Health Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)