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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Poisoning with ammonia from protracted use of poorly manufactured "freebase" is one of the many potentially serious health risks of using crack cocaine.
  • It isn't uncommon for long-term chronic heroin users to experience persistent withdrawal symptoms for several months when coming off of the drug.
  • Over 15 million adults in the U.S. meet the criteria for an alcohol use disorder.

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 different treatment 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 facilities now being covered by many insurance plans, you shouldn't have to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who needs it.

Halfway House

A halfway house is a location which allows for an easy transition if somebody has become sober by themselves or has finished a drug treatment facility and requires help re-acclimating into a normal lifestyle. Living in a halfway house, or sober living facility as they are sometimes called, an aspect of sentencing if someone is found guilty of drug charges as well. If assistance is needed locating a halfway house, speak to a drug rehab program and consult with a rehab counselor who is able to point you in the right direction.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the low end of the spectrum of treatment services in terms of level of care, for the reason that individual is able to keep their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of needing to be in a rehabilitation program while receiving rehabilitation services. Even though this may seem ideal it may not provide the required change of atmosphere than a lot of people in recovery require to have a productive rehabilitation.

Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less)

Residential short-term rehabilitation for 30 days or less is an option which allows men and women in recovery to have the much needed change of environment essential to have a chance at staying abstinent. Residential treatment is the premiere option because individuals can feel comfortable and at home while receiving services. Residential short-term treatment for 30 days or less may not be long enough for certain individuals with more extreme addiction and dependency problems, and this should always be evaluated at the end of the 30 days to determine if more extensive rehab is necessary.

Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days)

Residential long-term rehab, which lasts in excess of 30 days, is an option that delivers the commensurate intensity of care and suitable environment for anybody struggling with a serious addiction and dependency issue. Because people will remain in a residential long-term treatment center for 120 days and even longer occasionally, these kinds of programs offer all the amenities needed to make a client's remain as relaxed and amenable as possible while also providing high quality treatment to help them overcome their habit for good.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues are what are identified in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must deal with both disorders during rehab in order to find resolution because one often triggers the other. Luckily, there are many drug and alcohol rehab facilities who can specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face to enable them to not only become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Gays and Lesbians

It is important that gays and lesbians obtain excellent rehab services within a treatment environment which can be discreet and with rehabilitation professionals available to them who understand the unique problems which they have to deal with in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians may also be triggered by the problems 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 rehabilitation can be a crucial aspect of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug abuse might have unique challenges they must conquer when in rehabilitation, which rehabilitation specialists in the facility they opt to take part in must be keen of so that a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to decide on a program which is familiar with helping seniors and older adults tackle the unique life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which can include a wider spectrum of services including medical treatment and so on.

Women

Women need quality rehab in rehab but will also need special awareness of the unique issues they face because of their gender. Males and females not only face different and unique challenges in life due to gender, but also may abuse alcohol and drugs for unique reasons. alcohol and drug treatment facilities which appeal to women and the specific and unique needs that women encounter can help significantly on a women's road to permanent sobriety and a higher quality of life.

Men

Similar to how men and women encounter varying and different challenges in everyday life that are specific to their gender, men and women may also encounter distinctive challenges in rehabilitation that are gender-specific, which is why a rehab designed specifically with these special needs and challenges in mind can be very ideal for someone searching for an effective treatment solution.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance isn't going to cover the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals in fact have a much more leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many people encounter. Likewise, rehabilitation facilities will frequently provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehab.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of drug and alcohol rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a choice. When someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they could qualify for state insurance, they should seek advice from their Social Services office within their area to determine if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but typically only within the state which offers the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans generally cover some kind of alcohol and drug rehab service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers. Individuals could possibly have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center that is within their network of providers and there could be other limitations like just how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a quality program they like and meet with a rehabilitation specialist to determine if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the price of particular substance abuse rehabilitation services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs along with partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There might be some limitations regarding how much time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehab is allowed, and all of these questions can be answered before you start treatment so that it is clear how long and individual can stay in the rehabilitation center of choice.

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

    1601 Brenner Avenue
    Salisbury, NC. 28144

    If you would like to contact Veterans Affairs Medical Center, you can reach them at 704-638-9000 x3189.

    Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)