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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Many methadone deaths involve people who just go to sleep at night and never wake up.
  • Common additives used to cut cocaine are sugars, anesthetics and cornstarch but it is also sometimes cut with other illicit drugs, such as heroin, codeine, amphetamine, PCP, LSD, and hashish.
  • The length of time that an individual must stay in an inpatient program can vary dramatically, but according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly all programs require patients to stay enrolled for 90 days.

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 number of settings along with various treatment lengths and plans to suit the various needs of clients with any type of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential centers now being covered by many insurance plans, there's no need to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who desires it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from alcohol and drugs is a course of action which can be made considerably more manageable and safely overseen when in a professional detox or drug and alcohol rehab program. Often detoxification isn't risk free, and even with good intentions individuals who proceed through detoxification independently in an effort to get sober could really be putting their health and even their lives in danger. It is always far better to seek detoxification solutions inside a professional program to prevent such dangers as well as have a smooth transition from detoxification to rehab at a quality drug and alcohol rehab facility.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the low end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services regarding level of care, for the reason that individual can keep their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a treatment center while receiving rehabilitation services. Even though this may seem ideal it may not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than lots of people in rehab need to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance won't pay for the total cost of rehab or will only pay for part of it. In these instances, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals really have a much more leverage because they can select whichever center they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many men and women face. Likewise, treatment programs will often offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at drug treatment facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the program is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in establishing the person's rehab strategy. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being exactly like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being covered through Medicare 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 rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a possibility. If a person doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they may be eligible for state insurance, they can talk with their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually only in the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some kind of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. Individuals could possibly have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center that is in their network of providers and there could be other restrictions for example how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent program they like and consult with a treatment counselor to determine if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the costs of certain substance abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities in addition to partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There may be some restrictions about the length of time a stay in inpatient drug rehab is allowed, and every one of these questions can be answered before you start rehabilitation so that it is clear how long and individual can remain in the treatment center of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance possibility made available from many different drug rehabilitation facilities in order to help individuals pay for rehabilitation where this may not have been doable initially. For instance, one client's fee for rehab could be different and lower than somebody else whose finances are better which makes them better able to pay the full price of treatment. Registrars consider other factors apart from income including amount of dependents to ascertain the ultimate cost and using the sliding scale.

  • William C Bowens MD
    William C Bowens MD is located at:

    1825 West City Drive
    Elizabeth City, NC. 27909

    If you would like to contact William C Bowens MD, you can reach them at 252-338-1100.

    William C Bowens MD offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)