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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Methamphetamine may dry mucosa which may then lead to more chafing and abrasions in the genital area, which could makes meth users more susceptible to contracting HIV during sexual activity.
  • Individual's with a long term history of chronic heroin use are generally incapable of full concentration, are generally apathetic, indifferent to consequences, and are unable to sustain personal relationships or employment.
  • The long-term effects of using cocaine can include extreme agitation, violent mood swings and depression.

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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Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the low end of the spectrum of rehab services with regards to level of care, since the individual can keep their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to be in a rehabilitation center while receiving treatment services. Even if this may appear perfect it will not provide the required change of surroundings than many people in recovery require to have a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders are what are identified in the field of alcohol and drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must address both disorders when it's in rehab in order to find resolution due to the fact one typically exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are lots of alcohol and drug rehab programs who can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face to be able to not only become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not feel the need to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who may need substance abuse treatment will frequently require services beyond what a traditional drug and alcohol rehabilitation center can deliver. Due to the fact comprehensive medical services will often be a vital aspect of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who very likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their habit, it is vital that these clients receive the health care necessary along with any rehabilitation services for his or her drug abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians acquire quality rehab solutions in a rehab environment which is discreet and with rehab professionals available to them who understand the unique problems they experience in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered by the challenges they face due to their sexual preference, a rehab which will help them handle these problems and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked before arriving in treatment can be a crucial aspect of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with substance abuse could possibly have distinctive obstacles they have to conquer during rehab, which rehab professionals within the program they opt to be a part of have to be keen of so that a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to decide on a program that is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults handle the distinctive life and substance abuse problems that these clients face that might include a wider spectrum of services including medical treatment and so on.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehab as part of a court order to fulfill a part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol rehabilitation frequently receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when being cooperative with alcohol and drug treatment specifications enforced with them in sentencing especially of course when successfully graduating a drug rehabilitation program.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be prone to alcoholism and drug abuse as a result of challenges their impairment impose on them. While discovery of this issue can often be difficult among the hearing impaired, there are ASL and also other assistance services designed for them when substance abuse treatment is required. Apart from ASL, such services may include assistive listening tools and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired folks are receiving the support they require in drug rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of rehabilitation or will only cover part of it. In these situations, it may appear like a drawback but people actually have a much more leverage due to the fact they can choose whichever program they want without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many individuals face. Likewise, treatment centers will usually offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation programs accept Medicaid if the individual is not able to self pay or present another type of private health insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term treatment within a limited amount of programs, and in this instance individuals might want to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they're able to to fund a more quality rehab program which will get better results, say for example a long-term residential drug and alcohol treatment program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at alcohol and drug rehab centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab when the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help out with setting up the individual's rehab plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being exactly like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the expense of alcohol and drug treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't an option. If a person does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they could be eligible for state insurance, they can check with their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but typically only inside 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 sort of alcohol and drug rehab service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug treatment facilities. Individuals could have to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment facility that is inside their network of providers and there may be other restrictions like the length of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a good center they prefer and consult with a rehab counselor to determine if their insurance covers it.

  • Washington County Health Department
    Washington County Health Department is located at:

    925 North Burhans Boulevard
    Hagerstown, MD. 21742

    If you would like to contact Washington County Health Department, you can reach them at 240-313-3310.

    Washington County Health Department offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance