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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Codeine and is often added as an ingredient in cough syrups and tablets, and while in most countries it is available only with a prescription, it is available in some countries over the counter.
  • 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.
  • Marijuana's effects on the user depend on the strength and amount of THC it contains, and the THC content of marijuana has been increasing since the 1970s.

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 a variety of settings with various treatment lengths and plans to accommodate the various demands of clients with any kind of and amount of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being included in many insurance companies, there's no need to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who desires it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions in terms of level of care, because the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to stay in a rehab facility while undergoing treatment services. Even if this might appear ideal it might not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than many people in recovery have to have to experience a productive rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any kind of drug use, it is important that they receive high quality care to halt the problem in its tracks so that it doesn't worsen and maybe jeopardize their future. Due to the fact adolescent substance abuse which continues often continues into adulthood, mothers and fathers must continue to be vigilant and get their adolescent rehab the moment an issue is noticed in a facility which handles adolescent drug abuse. Several programs which treat adolescents supply both inpatient and residential rehab, which has been proven to be the most beneficial settings for rehab clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues are what are known in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders whilst in treatment in order to find resolution because one often triggers the other. Fortunately, there are many alcohol and drug treatment programs that can specifically address the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face so that they can not merely become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who require substance abuse treatment will usually require services beyond what a traditional drug and alcohol treatment program can provide. Because comprehensive medical services will often be a vital aspect of the physical process of recovery for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who very likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their habit, it is important that these clients receive the medical care needed together with any treatment services for their substance abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians receive quality rehabilitation services in a treatment setting which is discreet and with rehabilitation specialists available to them who comprehend the unique challenges that they have to deal with in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered by the challenges they face due to their sexual preference, a rehab that can help them handle these issues and give them the confidence they may have lacked prior to arriving in rehabilitation can be quite a crucial aspect of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug use might have unique obstacles they must overcome while in treatment, which rehab professionals in the center they opt to be a part of have to be keen of in order that a complete recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to select a program which is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults tackle the unique life and drug abuse issues that these clients face which can include a broader spectrum of services including medical treatment and so on.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women don't just require help from a quality rehab for their own health and wellbeing but in addition the wellbeing of the unborn child or the child they have given birth to who should be appropriately taken care of while they become rehabbed and as a result capable of being a much better mother. Treatment opportunities exist which offer them and their child the appropriate wellness services while ensuring they obtain the rehab they need to become abstinent and be able to stay that way to be the very best mother they can be.

Women

Women require quality rehabilitation in rehab but may also need particular awareness of the unique issues they face because of their gender. Women and men not just face different and distinctive challenges in everyday life due to gender, but in addition may abuse alcohol and drugs for unique reasons. drug treatment centers which focus on women and the specific and unique needs that women encounter can help enormously on the women's road to long term sobriety and a higher standard of living.

Men

Just as men and women face varying and different challenges in everyday life which are specific to their gender, men and women may also face distinctive challenges in rehabilitation that are gender specific, which is why a rehab specifically designed with these special needs and obstacles at heart can be very ideal for someone looking for an effective rehabilitation option.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders are often given the possibility or ordered to rehab as a term of their sentencing. Sometimes, the offender can choose which rehabilitation program they wish to go to. When successfully completed, DUI and DWI offenders can take advantage of reduced sentencing options in order to move forward in their lives without getting penalized any further.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehabilitation due to a court order in order to meet a part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug rehab frequently receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when being cooperative with alcohol and drug rehabilitation requirements enforced on them as part of sentencing and also of course when successfully completing a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance won't pay for the total cost of rehab or will only cover some of it. In these situations, it may appear like a drawback but individuals really have a much more leverage due to the fact they can choose whichever center they would like without the restrictions from health insurers that so many men and women encounter. Likewise, rehabilitation facilities will frequently offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance option made available from numerous alcohol and drug treatment facilities in an effort to help clients pay for rehabilitation where this may not have been doable originally. As an example, one client's price for rehabilitation could possibly be different and lower than somebody else whose finances are better making them better able to spend the money for full expense of treatment. Registrars consider variables besides income including amount of dependents to ascertain the final cost using the sliding scale.

  • Westlake Village Family Services
    Westlake Village Family Services is located at:

    3625 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard
    Thousand Oaks, CA. 91362

    If you would like to contact Westlake Village Family Services, you can reach them at 818-730-2960.

    Westlake Village Family Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)