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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Research indicates that the chemical and molecular changes in the brain caused by chronic meth use may persist long after meth abuse has stopped.
  • Fentanyl is an extremely dangerous substitute for heroin because it is much more potent than heroin, which often results in accidental overdoses and death as a result of respiratory depression.
  • In 2009, 750,000 methadone prescriptions were written for pain relief, but only 250,000 people were treated with the drug for opiate addiction.

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 variety of settings along with different rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the varying demands of clients with any kind of and degree of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential centers now being covered by many insurance companies, you shouldn't have to put off getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who desires it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs is a process which can be made considerably more manageable and safely overseen when in a professional detox or alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility. Often detoxification isn't without risk, and even with the very best of intentions people who go through detoxification on their own in order to get sober could really be putting their own health as well as their lives in danger. It is usually far better to look for detoxification services inside a professional center to avoid such risks and also to have a smooth transition from detoxification to rehab at a quality drug treatment facility.

Halfway House

A halfway house is a place that allows for an easy transition when someone has become sober on their own or has completed a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program and requires help re-acclimating to a normal lifestyle. Living in a halfway house, or sober living facility as it is sometimes called, is part of sentencing if a person has been found guilty of drug charges also. If help is needed finding a halfway house, contact a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program and meet with a rehab specialist that can point you in the right direction.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services regarding level of care, because the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to remain in a rehab center while undergoing rehabilitation services. Even though this might appear perfect it might not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than lots of people in rehab require to have a successful rehabilitation.

Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days)

Residential long-term rehab, which lasts for over thirty days, is definitely an option that delivers the commensurate intensity of care and appropriate environment for anybody fighting a life threatening addiction and dependency issue. Because individuals will continue to be inside a residential long-term rehab facility for approximately 3-6 months and even longer in some instances, these kinds of programs offer all the amenities needed to help client's remain as relaxed and amenable as it could possibly be while providing quality treatment to assist them to overcome their habit permanently.

Medicaid

Some treatment programs accept Medicaid when the individual is not able to self pay or present another form of private health care insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of facilities, and in cases like this individuals may want to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they are able to to pay for a more quality rehab center which will get better results, like a long-term residential drug rehabilitation facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help out with setting up the individual's treatment plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being paid for through Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some form of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service including outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. Individuals may have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab facility which is in their network of providers and there could be other limitations such as the length of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose a quality program they like and speak with a treatment specialist to find out if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the price of particular drug abuse rehabilitation services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities in addition to partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There might be some restrictions about the length of time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered before you begin rehab so that it is clear how much time and individual can remain in the rehab center of choice.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities provide payment assistance to help clients who may possibly not have enough funds to self pay for treatment or whose health insurance won't provide coverage or full coverage for his or her stay. As an example, Occasionally insurance only pays for a short-term program when in fact a long-term center will likely be the more appropriate option. To see what payment assistance could be available, such as a sliding fee scale, check with the facility for details.

  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    Veterans Affairs Medical Center is located at:

    1501 San Pedro Street SE
    Albuquerque, NM. 87108

    If you would like to contact Veterans Affairs Medical Center, you can reach them at 505-265-1711 x2220.

    Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days)
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)