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Drug Addiction Facts

  • All stimulants, whether prescription or illicit such as methamphetamine, work by increasing dopamine levels in the brain; dopamine is a brain chemical which has to do with pleasure, movement, and attention. This is what produces a high when abused.
  • Not all inpatient drug/alcohol rehabilitations are alike. The type of care, treatment and counseling provided in the various rehab programs will have much to do with lasting sobriety.
  • Prescription opioid pain medications such as Oxycontin and Vicodin can have effects similar to heroin, and statistics and studies indicate that abuse of these drugs may open the door to heroin abuse.

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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Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment

Partial hospitalization, or Day Treatment as it is sometimes called, is a drug and alcohol rehab center set up for many who need and desire a comprehensive and organized treatment strategy and atmosphere yet don't need night and day supervision. It can help make individuals in recovery remain supported treatment course of action without upsetting other activities they may need to sustain during rehabilitation. Partial hospitalization/Day Treatment is also an option for those who have completely finished an inpatient or residential program and need help with the smooth transition back into a normal drug free lifestyle.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug use problems are what are recognized in the field of drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must tackle both disorders while in rehab in order to find resolution simply because one typically exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are several drug and alcohol treatment centers who can specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face to be able to not only become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not consider it wise to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of substance abuse treatment will often need solutions beyond what a traditional alcohol and drug treatment center will be able to deliver. Simply because comprehensive medical services in many cases are an important part of the physical process of recovery for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who most likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their addiction, it is essential that these clients receive the health care necessary along with any rehab solutions for his or her drug abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians receive quality treatment services in a rehabilitation environment that is discreet and has rehab professionals at their disposal who understand the unique problems which they experience in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered by the challenges they face due to their sexual preference, a rehab that can help them handle these issues and give them the confidence they may have lacked prior to arriving in treatment could be a crucial aspect of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug abuse may have distinctive challenges they must overcome when in rehabilitation, which rehabilitation specialists within the facility they opt to take part in must be keen of to ensure that a complete recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to select a facility which is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and drug abuse problems that these clients face which might include a wider spectrum of services including health care and so on.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be predisposed to alcoholism and substance abuse due to problems their impairment impose on them. While discovery of this issue can sometimes be difficult among the hearing impaired, there are ASL and other assistance services designed for them when substance abuse rehabilitation is required. Other than ASL, such services may include assistive listening equipment and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired people are getting the support they need in drug rehab.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of rehab or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may seem like a disadvantage but people in fact have a great deal of leverage simply because they can select whichever center they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many people encounter. Likewise, rehab programs will usually provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain treatment centers accept Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present any other kind of private health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of centers, and in this instance individuals may choose to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they can to pay for a more quality rehab center which will get better results, say for example a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at drug treatment facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in establishing the individual's rehab plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being similar to any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some sort of drug rehabilitation service including outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs. Individuals could possibly have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab program which is in their network of providers and there could be other limitations for example just how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select a good program they like and speak with a treatment counselor 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 certain drug abuse rehab services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers and also partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There could be some limitations as to how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehab is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered before you begin rehabilitation so that it is clear how much time and individual can stay in the treatment facility of choice.

  • Alternatives Adult Partial Program
    Alternatives Adult Partial Program is located at:

    2545 Schoenersville Road
    Bethlehem, PA. 18017

    If you would like to contact Alternatives Adult Partial Program, you can reach them at 484-884-5690.

    Alternatives Adult Partial Program offers the following treatment services: Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)