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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Nearly 25% of individuals who use heroin become dependent on it.
  • Some studies suggest that a marijuana user's risk of heart attack during the first hour after having smoked the drug is four times his or her usual risk.
  • Long-term studies of high school students and their patterns of drug use suggest that very few young people use other illegal drugs without first trying marijuana.

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 several settings and with different treatment lengths and plans to suit the varying needs of clients with any sort of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being covered by many insurance companies, there's no need to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who desires it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs is really a process which can be made much more manageable and safely supervised when in a professional detox or drug rehabilitation facility. Often detoxification isn't risk free, and even with the very best of intentions people who go through detoxification independently in an effort to get sober may very well be putting their own health or even their lives in danger. It is usually advisable to look for detoxification services inside a professional program in order to avoid such hazards as well as have a smooth progression from detoxification to rehab at a quality drug rehab program.

Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are accessible to anybody who needs to be safely managed through detoxification services when heavily addicted to drugs and alcohol, or who needs a better spectrum of care such as somebody who has a dual diagnosis so also requires mental health solutions during their treatment process. You can find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services accessible.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions regarding intensity of care, because the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of having to stay in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing treatment services. Even though this may seem ideal it might not provide the much needed change of environment than lots of people in rehabilitation need to have a productive rehab.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expense of particular drug abuse treatment services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs as well as partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There might be some limitations concerning how much time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation is permitted, and every one of these questions can be answered before you start treatment so that it is clear how much time and individual can remain in the treatment facility of preference.

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

    135 East 38th Street
    Erie, PA. 16504

    If you would like to contact Veterans Affairs Medical Center, you can reach them at 814-860-2038.

    Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)