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Drug Addiction Facts

  • In high doses or when used concurrently with other drugs or alcohol, methadone can produce some of the same effects of heroin and other opiates.
  • The prescription stimulants Adderall is becoming a popular party-drug, and it isn't uncommon for someone who would use recreational party drugs such as Ecstasy to use a prescription stimulant such as Adderall to stay up and part all night or even for days in some cases.
  • HIV-positive meth users experience greater neuronal injury and cognitive impairment than non-users.

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 many different settings along with various rehab lengths and plans to accommodate the varying demands of clients with any sort of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential centers now being covered by many insurance companies, there is no need to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who wants it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from alcohol and drugs is a course of action which can be made far more manageable and safely overseen when in a professional detox or drug rehab center. Sometimes detoxification isn't without risk, and even with the best of intentions people who undergo detoxification independently so that they can get sober might really be putting their health as well as their lives in danger. It is usually far better to seek out detoxification services in a professional program to avoid such hazards as well as have a smooth transition from detoxification to rehabilitation in a quality drug rehabilitation program.

Methadone Detoxification

It isn't uncommon for individuals who turn to methadone as a solution to heroin or prescription opioid dependence to find that they are now hooked on methadone. To get off of methadone can be extremely difficult, because withdrawal symptoms can be a whole lot worse than those experienced with heroin. Methadone detoxification can be undergone inside a detox program however such symptoms can be made more manageable so that there are less likelihood of relapse so the individual could very well be off of all drugs permanently.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of rehab services regarding level of care, because the individual is able to keep their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a rehab facility while receiving rehabilitation services. Even though this might appear perfect it might not provide the required change of environment than a lot of people in rehabilitation need to experience a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are what are identified in the field of alcohol and drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders while in treatment in order to find resolution due to the fact one often triggers the other. Luckily, there are lots of alcohol and drug rehab centers that can specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face in order to not just become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never feel the need to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug treatment centers possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clients, but thankfully there are more and more programs that will do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than previously. Counselling, study info and the like are actually very often obtainable in Spanish in both long and short terms programs which deliver inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is available too nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance won't cover the total cost of rehabilitation or will only cover some of it. In these instances, it may seem like a drawback but individuals really have a much more leverage because they can decide on whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many men and women encounter. In addition, rehab centers will often provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation programs will take Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present another kind of private health care insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of facilities, and in this instance individuals might want to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality rehab facility that will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug rehab program.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of alcohol and drug treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. If someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they could be eligible for state insurance, they can seek advice from their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but usually only inside the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some sort of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug treatment facilities. Individuals may have to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment facility which is in their network of providers and there can be other limitations including how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can pick a quality program they prefer and consult with a rehab specialist to ascertain if their insurance will take care of it.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance option offered by numerous drug rehabilitation facilities in an effort to help clients pay for rehab where this may not have been possible initially. For example, one client's price for treatment could possibly be different and someone else whose financial situation is better which makes them more prepared to pay for the full cost of treatment. Registrars take into account additional circumstances apart from income including amount of dependents to ascertain the final cost using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many alcohol and drug rehab programs provide payment assistance to help individuals who might not have sufficient funds to self pay for rehab or whose health insurance won't supply coverage or total coverage for their stay. As an example, Occasionally insurance only covers a short-term facility when in reality a long-term facility will probably be the more ideal choice. To see what payment assistance might be available, say for example a sliding fee scale, seek advice from the facility for particulars.

  • Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
    Aegis Treatment Centers LLC is located at:

    1019 Jefferson Street
    Delano, CA. 93215

    If you would like to contact Aegis Treatment Centers LLC, you can reach them at 661-721-0462.

    Aegis Treatment Centers LLC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)