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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Alcohol can influence or compromise the balancing functions of the kidneys, causing severe consequences on kidney function and the body.
  • There is evidence from studies of stimulant addicts and case reports that stimulant drugs can cause heart disease, including inflammation and scarring.
  • Sometimes the bottles used to produce meth using the "shake and bake" method explode, badly burning the meth cook and anyone else in the line of fire.

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 can be obtained in many different settings along with various rehab lengths and plans to suit the various demands of clients with any sort of and amount of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential programs now being covered by many insurance plans, there's no need to postpone receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who desires it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs is a process which can be made much more manageable and safely overseen when in a proper detox or alcohol and drug rehab facility. Sometimes detoxification isn't risk free, and even with good intentions people who proceed through detoxification on their own in order to get sober could really be putting their own health or even their lives at risk. It is always advisable to look for detoxification services in a professional facility in order to avoid such hazards as well as have a smooth progression from detoxification to treatment at a quality alcohol and drug rehab facility.

Methadone Detoxification

It isn't unusual for those who use methadone as a strategy to heroin or prescription opioid addiction to find that they are now addicted to methadone. To get off of methadone can be extremely difficult, because withdrawal symptoms can be a whole lot worse than those experienced with heroin. Methadone detoxification can be undergone inside a detox program however such symptoms can be made more manageable therefore there's less likelihood of relapse so the person can be off of all drugs for good.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services regarding level of care, as the individual can preserve their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of needing to remain in a treatment program while receiving rehabilitation services. Even if this may seem ideal it will not provide the much needed change of environment than many individuals in recovery need to have a productive rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance won't cover the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only cover some of it. In these situations, it may appear like a disadvantage but people really have a much more leverage due to the fact they can choose whichever center they want without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many men and women face. In addition, treatment facilities will usually provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans generally cover some form of drug rehab service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug rehab facilities. Individuals might have to take part in a drug treatment program that is inside their network of providers and there may be other limitations like how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can pick an excellent facility they like and consult with a rehabilitation counselor to determine if their insurance will take care of it.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers offer payment assistance to help individuals who may not have adequate money to self pay for rehabilitation or whose health insurance won't provide coverage or full coverage for their stay. For instance, Sometimes insurance only covers a short-term program when in reality a long-term center will likely be the more suitable option. To determine what payment assistance can be available, for instance a sliding fee scale, talk with the facility for details.

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

    1670 Clairmont Road
    Decatur, GA. 30033

    If you would like to contact Veterans Affairs Medical Center, you can reach them at 404-321-6111 x1598.

    Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)