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Drug Addiction Facts

  • A chronic heroin user can often begin to experience withdrawal symptoms within hours of the last administration of the drug.
  • The average addict needs $200.00 per day to support his/her drug habit.
  • There are some people who can not quit cold turkey, and that is why the patient will be regularly monitored and given suitable medication if needed, according to the withdrawal of the person.

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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Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are accessible to anyone who must be safely managed through detoxification services when heavily dependent to alcohol and drugs, or who needs a broader spectrum of care such as someone who is dealing with a dual diagnosis so also requires mental health solutions during their rehabilitation procedure. You will find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services offered.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehab services regarding intensity of care, since the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to stay in a treatment program while undergoing treatment services. While this may appear perfect it will not provide the required change of environment than lots of people in recovery have to have to experience a successful rehab.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be predisposed to alcoholism and drug abuse due to problems that their impairment impose on them. While discovery of the issue can sometimes be hard among the hearing impaired, there are ASL and also other assistance services readily available for them when substance abuse rehabilitation is necessary. Besides ASL, such services may include assistive listening tools and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired folks are receiving the support they require in alcohol and drug rehab.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs possess the staff or resources to focus on the demands of Spanish speaking clientele, but fortunately there are more and more programs that will do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than any other time. Therapy, study info and the like are actually very often available in Spanish in both long and short terms programs which deliver inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is also available around the country.

Other Languages

In each and every city in the U.S. there's someone being affected by drug use that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might require rehabilitation in whatever language it is that they are fluent in to ensure their needs can be met properly when in rehabilitation. Thankfully, there are numerous alcohol and drug treatment programs who have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make drug treatment the very best experience possible for anyone. Simply look for a quality drug and alcohol treatment center and inquire if it is feasible to receive rehab in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals really have a much more leverage because they can decide on whichever facility they would like without the limitations from health insurers that so many individuals encounter. In addition, treatment programs will frequently offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Some rehab facilities accept Medicaid when the individual cannot self pay or present some other kind of private health care insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of centers, and in this case individuals may choose to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they can to cover a more quality rehab center which will get better results, say for example a long-term residential drug treatment center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at drug rehabilitation programs which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must assist in establishing the person's treatment strategy. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being just like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being paid for through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of drug and alcohol treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. If a person does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might qualify for state insurance, they can check with their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but typically only in the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some form of drug rehab service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs. Individuals might have to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment facility which is within their network of providers and there can be other restrictions for example just how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select an excellent facility they like and meet with a rehabilitation specialist to determine if their insurance covers it.

  • Cambridge Health Alliance
    Cambridge Health Alliance is located at:

    1493 Cambridge Street
    Cambridge, MA. 2139

    If you would like to contact Cambridge Health Alliance, you can reach them at 617-665-1000.

    Cambridge Health Alliance offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance