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Drug Addiction Facts

  • One third of marijuana treatment admissions in the nation are less than 17 years old.
  • Using marijuana puts children and teens in contact with people who are users and sellers of other drugs, posing more of a risk that a marijuana user will be exposed to and urged to try more drugs.
  • Despite popular belief, caffeine does not affect the metabolism of alcohol by the liver and thus does not reduce breath alcohol concentrations or reduce the risk of alcohol-attributable harms.

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 several settings along with various rehab lengths and plans to accommodate the various demands of clients with any kind of and level of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential centers now being included in many insurance plans, there is no need to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who needs it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs is a process which can be made a lot more manageable and safely overseen when in a proper detoxification or drug rehabilitation facility. Often detoxification isn't risk free, and even with good intentions individuals who go through detoxification independently so that they can get sober may very well be putting their own health or perhaps their lives in danger. It is always best to seek detoxification services inside a professional program to prevent such dangers as well as have a smooth progression from detoxification to rehabilitation at a top quality drug rehab center.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the bottom end of the spectrum of treatment solutions regarding intensity of care, since the individual can maintain their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to stay in a rehabilitation facility while receiving rehabilitation services. Even though this may seem ideal it may not provide the required change of environment than many individuals in recovery need to have a successful rehab.

Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less)

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

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems are what are identified in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders during treatment in order to find resolution simply because one typically exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are several alcohol and drug rehab facilities who are able to specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face to enable them to not simply become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not wish to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with drug abuse could have unique obstacles they have to overcome during rehabilitation, which rehabilitation professionals in the rehab they opt to take part in should be keen of to ensure a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to pick a facility which is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults handle the distinctive life and drug use problems that these clients face which may include a wider spectrum of solutions including medical care and so on.

Women

Women need to have quality rehabilitation in rehab but will also require particular attention to the unique issues they face because of gender. Men and women not just face varying and distinctive challenges in everyday life as a result of gender, but additionally may abuse alcohol and drugs for unique reasons. drug and alcohol treatment programs which appeal to women and the distinctive and unique needs that women encounter can help enormously on a women's path to long term abstinence and a higher quality of life.

Medicaid

Certain treatment programs will take Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present some other form of private health insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation within a limited amount of facilities, and in cases like this individuals may want to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality treatment center which will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug and alcohol treatment facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at drug treatment centers which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in setting up the individual's rehab plan. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being just like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being paid for through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

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

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans generally cover some type of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation facilities. Individuals might have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program which is inside their network of providers and there could be other restrictions such as how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick a good program they like and speak with a rehabilitation specialist to ascertain if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain substance abuse rehabilitation services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities and also partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There could be some restrictions as to the length of time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehab is allowed, and all of these questions can be answered before beginning treatment so that it's clear how much time and individual can remain in the treatment program of choice.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug and alcohol treatment facilities provide payment assistance to help individuals who might possibly not have enough resources to self pay for rehab or whose health insurance won't provide coverage or full coverage for his or her stay. For example, Occasionally insurance only pays for a short-term facility when in reality a long-term center will probably be the more ideal option. To find out what payment assistance might be offered, such as a sliding fee scale, check with the program for particulars.

  • Veterans MH and Addiction Programs
    Veterans MH and Addiction Programs is located at:

    200 Springs Road
    Bedford, MA. 1730

    If you would like to contact Veterans MH and Addiction Programs, you can reach them at 800-838-6331 x2580.

    Veterans MH and Addiction Programs offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)