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Drug Addiction Facts

  • A codeine overdose can result in respiratory depression which in extreme cases can result in death.
  • Individuals who become addicted to codeine often need further treatment to address underlying issues which may have caused their addiction problems.
  • The risk of cocaine use for high school students is much greater for those who have tried marijuana than for those who have never tried it.

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 in terms of level of care, as the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of needing to stay in a rehabilitation center while receiving rehabilitation services. Even though this might seem perfect it may not provide the required change of surroundings than lots of people in rehab need to have a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug use issues are what are recognized in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders while in treatment to find resolution because one often exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are lots of drug rehabilitation programs that can specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face to enable them to not merely become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never consider it wise to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Gays and Lesbians

It is crucial that gays and lesbians obtain quality rehabilitation services within a treatment environment which is discreet and has rehab professionals available to them who comprehend the distinctive problems that they can experience in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered because of the challenges they face because of their sexual preference, a rehab which will help them resolve these problems and give them the confidence they may have lacked before arriving in rehab is usually a crucial part of rehab for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with drug abuse could have unique obstacles they must overcome during treatment, which rehabilitation specialists in the program they decide to be a part of must be keen of in order that a full recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to select a program which is familiar with helping seniors and older adults tackle the distinctive life and drug abuse issues that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of services including medical care and the like.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into treatment due to a court order to meet part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol rehabilitation often receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when being cooperative with drug treatment requirements enforced on them as part of sentencing specifically naturally when successfully completing an alcohol and drug treatment program.

Native American Or Alaska Native Languages

Native Americans and Alaska Natives generally speaking battle with alcoholism and also other drug abuse problems at higher rates than other ethnicities and races. The problem is treating Native Americans and Alaska Natives in a center which provides rehab in their languages, in order to be understood and also have counselors accessible that they can communicate freely with. While these kinds of rehabilitation programs are few in number, there are programs accessible which provide rehabilitation services in the language of Native Americans and Alaska Natives is going to provide much better outcomes for these cultures.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance won't cover the total cost of rehab or will only cover part of it. In these cases, it may appear like a disadvantage but people in fact have a much more leverage simply because they can decide on whichever center they would like without the limitations from health insurers that so many men and women face. Likewise, rehabilitation facilities will frequently provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation centers accept Medicaid when the individual is unable to self pay or present some other type of private health insurance. Medicaid may only pay for outpatient and short-term treatment within a limited amount of centers, and in this instance individuals may want to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they are able to to cover a more quality rehabilitation center that will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehab program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive treatment at drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the facility is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help out with establishing the individual's rehab plan. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being exactly like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being paid for through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of alcohol and drug rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may qualify for state insurance, they should seek advice from their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but usually only in the state which offers the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans generally cover some form of drug and alcohol rehab service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab centers. Individuals might have to take part in a drug rehab center which is inside their network of providers and there could be other limitations such as the length of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select a good center they like and speak with a rehabilitation specialist to find out if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular substance abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities as well as partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There may be some restrictions concerning the length of time a stay in inpatient drug rehabilitation is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered before you start rehab so that it's clear just how long and individual can stay in the treatment facility of preference.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many alcohol and drug treatment facilities offer payment assistance to help individuals who may possibly not have adequate money to self pay for rehabilitation or whose health insurance won't provide coverage or full coverage for their stay. By way of example, Occasionally insurance only covers a short-term center when in fact a long-term program will be the more appropriate selection. To determine what payment assistance could be offered, for instance a sliding fee scale, talk with the facility for particulars.

  • Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
    Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is located at:

    829 Eddie Hoffman Highway
    Bethel, AK. 99559

    If you would like to contact Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation, you can reach them at 907-543-6100.

    Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Native American Or Alaska Native Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)