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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Prescription stimulants are commonly abused because of how easily they are accessed, and can be obtained easily through friends and family, direct prescriptions from a physician, or a prescription "drug dealer." However, the most common source of prescription stimulants is the medicine cabinets of the individual's friends and family.
  • A study of gay men in the San Francisco Bay Area found that those who participated in partying with other gay males and also used methamphetamine were more than twice as likely to have unprotected anal sex during the same time period with a partner whose HIV status was unknown or different from theirs.
  • Over time, overstimulation and other changes in the brain caused by marijuana use can lead to addiction and withdrawal symptoms when marijuana use stops.

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 can be obtained in a variety of settings along with different treatment lengths and plans to suit the varying needs of clients with any kind of and degree of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential programs now being paid by many insurance plans, there's no need to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who wants it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehab services in terms of level of care, since the individual can preserve their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to remain in a treatment program while undergoing treatment services. While this might appear perfect it might not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than lots 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 drug abuse disorders are what are recognized in the field of drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders while in treatment in order to find resolution due to the fact one usually triggers the other. Fortunately, there are numerous alcohol and drug treatment facilities who are able to specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face to enable them to not merely become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not wish to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Women

Women need high quality rehab in rehab but will also need particular attention to the distinctive challenges they face because of their gender. Women and men not only face varying and unique problems in everyday life as a consequence of gender, but additionally may abuse alcohol and drugs for very different reasons. drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities which cater to women and the specific and unique needs that women encounter often helps enormously on a women's path to long term sobriety and a higher standard of living.

Men

Similar to how men and women encounter varying and different challenges in everyday life which can be specific to their gender, women and men might also face distinctive challenges in rehab that are gender-specific, which is the reason a facility designed specifically with these unique needs and challenges at heart can be quite ideal for someone looking for an effective treatment option.

Other Languages

In every city in the U.S. there is someone struggling with drug use that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might need rehabilitation in whatever language it is they are fluent in so that their needs can be catered to properly while in rehab. Fortunately, there are many drug rehab programs which have counselors on staff who speak other languages to make drug rehabilitation the best experience possible for any individual. Simply look for a top quality drug treatment facility and find out if it is possible to receive rehabilitation in other languages.

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation centers will take Medicaid when the individual is unable to self pay or present some other type of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation in a limited amount of programs, and in such cases individuals might want to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they're able to to fund a more quality rehabilitation center that will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug treatment facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help in setting up the individual's treatment strategy. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being the same as any other kind 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 can be used to cover the costs of alcohol and drug treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment are not an option. If a person doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may be eligible for state insurance, they can talk with their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but typically only in the state which offers the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some sort of drug rehab service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers. Individuals could have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab program that's within their network of providers and there might be other restrictions such as the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a good center they prefer and meet with a rehabilitation counselor to find out if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular drug abuse rehabilitation services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers as well as partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some restrictions regarding how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehab is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered prior to starting treatment so that it is clear how much time and individual can remain in the treatment center of choice.

  • Cambridge Health Alliance
    Cambridge Health Alliance is located at:

    26 Central Street
    Somerville, MA. 2143

    If you would like to contact Cambridge Health Alliance, you can reach them at 617-591-6051.

    Cambridge Health Alliance offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)