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Drug Addiction Facts

  • In a 2009 report, the Government Accountability Office stated that a lack of knowledge about the "unique pharmacological properties" of methadone among prescribing physicians and patients has contributed to methadone overdoses.
  • It is recommended that anyone who is struggling with addiction to codeine take part in a drug rehab program of at least a 90 day duration which addresses opiate addiction to ensure that they remain off of the drug for good.
  • Fentanyl is often diverted via pharmacy theft, fraudulent prescriptions, and illicit distribution by patients, physicians and pharmacists.

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 lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services with regards to level of care, for the reason that individual can keep their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a treatment center while undergoing treatment services. Even though this may appear perfect it may not provide the required change of surroundings than lots of people in treatment need to have a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are what are known in the field of drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders when it's in rehab in order to find resolution due to the fact one often triggers the other. Luckily, there are several alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities that can specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues face to be able to not merely become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Spanish

Not all drug treatment programs have the staff or wherewithal to focus on the requirements of Spanish speaking clients, but thankfully there are more and more facilities that can do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than in the past. Therapy, study info and stuff like that are now very often obtainable in Spanish in both short and long terms facilities which deliver inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is available too nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of treatment or will only pay for part of it. In these instances, it may seem like a disadvantage but people really have a much more leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurers that so many people encounter. In addition, rehab facilities will often offer payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain treatment facilities will take Medicaid when the individual is not able to self pay or present any other type of private medical health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of facilities, and in this instance individuals may choose to explore the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they are able to to cover a more quality rehabilitation center which will get better results, like a long-term residential alcohol and drug treatment center.

  • Youth Services
    Youth Services is located at:

    709 Mission Street
    Santa Cruz, CA. 95060

    If you would like to contact Youth Services, you can reach them at 831-429-8350.

    Youth Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid