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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Fentanyl is often used in illicit settings as a direct substitute for heroin in opioid dependent individuals.
  • Intravenous heroin users will typically begin to experience the rush from the drug within 7 to 8 seconds after injection.
  • Among substance abuse treatment admissions in Europe in 2009, 65% of the marijuana users had taken another substance, primarily alcohol or cocaine or both, in the previous year.

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 services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of treatment services regarding level of care, for the reason that individual will be able to maintain their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a rehab program while undergoing treatment services. Even though this might seem ideal it might not provide the required change of atmosphere than many individuals in treatment need to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons 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 clients must deal with both disorders when it's in rehabilitation in order to find resolution because one usually exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are lots of drug rehab centers that can specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face to enable them to not merely become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never feel the need to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Gays and Lesbians

It is crucial that gays and lesbians acquire excellent treatment services in a treatment setting which can be discreet and has rehab professionals available to them who understand the unique problems they experience in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians might be triggered by the problems they face due to their sexual preference, a facility which can help them handle these problems and give them the confidence they may have lacked before arriving in treatment can be a crucial aspect of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug abuse could have unique obstacles they must overcome when in rehab, which rehabilitation professionals within the rehab they elect to take part in must be keen of so that a full recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to select a facility that is used to helping seniors and older adults address the unique life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which can include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical treatment and so on.

Spanish

Not all drug rehabilitation centers possess the staff or wherewithal to focus on the demands of Spanish speaking clients, but thankfully there are more and more programs that can do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than any other time. Counselling, study information and stuff like that are actually very often obtainable in Spanish in both long and short terms centers which deliver inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish treatment is available too around the country.

Medicaid

Some rehab facilities will take Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present another type of private medical insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehab inside a limited amount of programs, and in this instance individuals may choose to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they are able to to pay for a more quality treatment program that will get better results, like a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab facility.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of alcohol and drug rehabilitation if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might be eligible for state insurance, they can seek advice from 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 rehab, but usually only inside the state which offers the insurance coverage.

  • Youth Extensions Inc
    Youth Extensions Inc is located at:

    5300 Atlantic Avenue
    Raleigh, NC. 27609

    If you would like to contact Youth Extensions Inc, you can reach them at 919-246-5664.

    Youth Extensions Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)