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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Animal studies indicate that animals will work more persistently at pressing a bar for cocaine than for any other drug, including opiates. In one example, one monkey test subject pressed the bar 12,800 times until it got a single dose of cocaine. If the animal survives in such studies, it will return to the task of obtaining more cocaine.
  • There is concern among pediatricians that using prescription stimulants on children may affect their development, and it is still unknown how these drugs biologically affect the developing brain.
  • Fentanyl oral lozenges and injectables are also commonly diverted and abused.

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 along with various rehab lengths and plans to accommodate the varying needs of clients with any sort of and level of addiction. With both long and short 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 anybody who needs it.

Halfway House

A halfway house is a place which allows for an easy transition when someone has become sober independently or has completed a drug treatment program and needs help re-acclimating to a normal lifestyle. Residing in a halfway house, or sober living facility as it is sometimes called, an aspect of sentencing if someone is found guilty of drug charges as well. If help is needed finding a halfway house, contact a drug rehab facility and meet with a rehab counselor who is able to point you in the right direction.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment services with regards to level of care, as the individual can maintain their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to remain in a rehabilitation facility while receiving rehabilitation services. While this may seem ideal it may not provide the required change of surroundings than many people in treatment have to have to have a successful rehab.

Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days)

Residential long-term rehabilitation, which lasts in excess of thirty days, is definitely an option that delivers the commensurate intensity of care and suitable environment for anyone fighting a life threatening addiction and dependency issue. Because people will remain within a residential long-term treatment center for 120 days and even longer in some cases, these kinds of centers provide all of the amenities needed to make a client's remain as relaxed and amenable as possible whilst delivering quality treatment to enable them to conquer their habit once and for all.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders are what are identified in the field of alcohol and drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must handle both disorders while in rehab to find resolution due to the fact one often exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are many alcohol and drug rehab programs who are able to specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face to enable them to not only become sober but mentally secure 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 require drug abuse rehabilitation will usually require solutions beyond what a standard drug rehabilitation facility can deliver. Because extensive healthcare services in many cases are a vital part of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who most likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their habit, it is vital that these clients obtain the medical treatment required along with any treatment services for substance abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians receive excellent treatment services in a rehabilitation setting that's discreet and with rehab specialists at their disposal who comprehend the distinctive challenges that they experience in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered by the problems they face due to their sexual preference, a facility which will help them handle these problems and give them the confidence that they've lacked before arriving in treatment could be a crucial part of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with substance abuse might have unique obstacles they have to overcome while in treatment, which rehab professionals in the facility they decide to take part in have to be keen of so that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to choose a center that is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and drug abuse issues that these clients face which may include a wider spectrum of services including medical care and so on.

Men

Similar to how women and men encounter varying and unique challenges in daily life which are specific to their gender, men and women might also encounter unique challenges in rehab which are gender-specific, which is the reason a facility designed specifically with these special needs and obstacles at heart can be be extremely ideal for someone searching for a powerful rehab option.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehabilitation as part of a court ruling in order to meet part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug rehab frequently receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when being cooperative with alcohol and drug treatment requirements enforced with them as part of sentencing specifically of course when successfully graduating an alcohol and drug treatment program.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance won't cover the total cost of rehabilitation or will only cover some of it. In these instances, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals actually have a great deal of leverage because they can decide on whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurers that so many men and women encounter. In addition, rehabilitation programs will often offer payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some form of drug rehab service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment programs. Individuals may have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab program that is in their network of providers and there can be other restrictions like the length of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose a good center they prefer and meet with a rehab counselor to determine if their insurance will take care of it.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug rehab facilities offer payment assistance to help individuals who might possibly not have enough funds to self pay for rehab or whose medical insurance won't provide coverage or full coverage for their stay. For instance, Occasionally insurance only covers a short-term facility when in actuality a long-term center is going to be the more suitable choice. To find out what payment assistance could be offered, such as a sliding fee scale, seek advice from the facility for details.

  • Weisman Kaplan House
    Weisman Kaplan House is located at:

    2521-2523 Maryland Avenue
    Baltimore, MD. 21218

    If you would like to contact Weisman Kaplan House, you can reach them at 410-467-5291.

    Weisman Kaplan House offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

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