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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Studies indicate that the brains of Ecstasy users who experience serotonin depletion take a significant amount of time to restore the level of serotonin needed to perform important physiological and psychological functions.
  • Patients who require detox services due to concerns about withdrawal also benefit from inpatient programs, as detox services can be included as a part of inpatient treatment programs. After detox (if needed), patients undergo an intensive, daily drug/alcohol treatment regimen to learn about the addiction in a supportive, immersive environment.
  • Crystal meth is a more potent version of meth, and typically resembles small fragments of shiny white pebbles or rocks which can be smoked using glass pipes that are very similar to the pipes that are used to smoke crack cocaine.

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 with different rehabilitation 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 paid by many insurance plans, you shouldn't have to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who wants it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs and alcohol is really a process which can be made far more manageable and safely overseen when in a proper detox or drug treatment facility. Often detoxification isn't risk free, and even with the best of intentions individuals who undergo detoxification by themselves so that they can get sober might really be putting their health or even their lives at risk. It is always far better to seek detoxification services inside a professional program to prevent such hazards as well as have a smooth transition from detoxification to rehabilitation at a quality drug rehab program.

Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less)

Residential short-term treatment for 30 days or less is an alternative which allows people in recovery to have the very much needed change of environment required to have a shot at remaining 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 prolonged enough for certain people with more extreme addiction and dependency problems, and this should always be evaluated at the end of the 30 days to establish if more extensive rehab is necessary.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues are what are recognized in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders during rehab in order to find resolution due to the fact one usually exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are numerous alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers who are able to specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face to enable them to not just become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never consider it wise to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians acquire excellent rehab solutions in a treatment environment that is discreet and with rehab professionals at their disposal who understand the unique problems that they have to deal with in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered because of the problems 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 quite a crucial aspect of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Women

Women require high quality treatment in rehab but may also require particular attention to the distinctive challenges they face because of gender. Males and females not just face varying and distinctive challenges in everyday life because of gender, but additionally may abuse drugs and alcohol for unique reasons. drug and alcohol treatment facilities which focus on women and the distinctive and unique needs that women encounter often helps enormously on a women's road to long term sobriety and a higher quality of life.

Men

Similar to how men and women face varying and different challenges in life that are specific to their gender, women and men might also face unique challenges in rehabilitation that are gender specific, which explains why a program specifically designed with these special needs and obstacles at heart can be quite ideal for someone looking for an effective rehabilitation solution.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers have the staff or resources to cater to the requirements of Spanish speaking clients, but fortunately there are more and more programs that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than any other time. Therapy, study data and so on are actually frequently available in Spanish in both short and long terms centers which deliver inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish treatment is available too nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the entire cost of treatment or will only cover some of it. In these cases, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals really have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever center they would like without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many people face. Likewise, rehabilitation centers will often offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some type of drug and alcohol rehab service including outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug rehab facilities. Individuals might have to participate in a drug rehabilitation facility which is in their network of providers and there could be other restrictions such as the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent center they prefer and meet with a rehabilitation counselor to determine if their insurance covers it.

  • Westside Sober Living Centers Inc
    Westside Sober Living Centers Inc is located at:

    3743 South Barrington Avenue
    Los Angeles, CA. 90066

    If you would like to contact Westside Sober Living Centers Inc, you can reach them at 310-390-2340.

    Westside Sober Living Centers Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Women, Men, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance

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