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Drug Addiction Facts

  • It isn't uncommon for long-term chronic heroin users to experience persistent withdrawal symptoms for several months when coming off of the drug.
  • In 2010, marijuana was the only drug used by approximately 60% of current illicit drug users.
  • In 2008, there were an estimated 190,000 emergency rooms visits by drinkers under age 21 for injuries and other problems concerning alcohol.

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 solutions are on the bottom end of the spectrum of treatment solutions in terms of intensity of care, for the reason that individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of needing to remain in a treatment program while receiving rehabilitation services. Although this may appear perfect it will not provide the required change of environment than a lot of people in recovery need to experience a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders are what are recognized in the field of drug and alcohol rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must handle both disorders whilst in rehabilitation in order to find resolution due to the fact one usually exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are numerous drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs who can specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face to enable them to not simply become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never consider it wise to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug abuse might have distinctive obstacles they must overcome while in rehab, which rehabilitation specialists within the program they choose to take part in have to be keen of so that a complete recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to select a rehab which is used to helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and substance abuse issues that these clients face which can include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical treatment and the like.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be predisposed to alcoholism and drug abuse due to the problems their impairment impose on them. While detection of the problem can often be difficult among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL and other assistance services designed for them when drug abuse rehab is necessary. Apart from ASL, such services can sometimes include assistive listening tools and captioned video resources to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired people are obtaining the support they need in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Spanish

Not all drug rehabilitation programs possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clients, but fortunately there are more and more centers that can do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than in the past. Counselling, study data and the like are actually frequently available in Spanish in both long and short terms programs which deliver inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish treatment is also available nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance won't cover the entire cost of treatment or will only pay for part of it. In these cases, it may seem like a drawback but individuals actually have a much more leverage because they can select whichever center they want without the restrictions from health insurers that so many individuals face. In addition, rehabilitation centers will usually offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation programs will take Medicaid when the individual is unable to self pay or present some other kind of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation within a limited amount of programs, and in such cases individuals may wish to explore the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they can to cover a more quality treatment center which will produce better results, like a long-term residential alcohol and drug treatment center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at drug and alcohol rehab centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must assist in establishing the individual's treatment plan. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being just like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being paid for through Medicare Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some type of drug treatment service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab centers. Individuals might have to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment facility that is within their network of providers and there could be other restrictions for example how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent facility they like and meet with a rehabilitation counselor to determine if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the costs of certain substance abuse rehab services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities along with partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There could be some limitations as to how much time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehab is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered before beginning rehab so that it's clear the length of time and individual can stay in the treatment program of choice.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug treatment centers provide payment assistance to help clients who might not have sufficient resources to self pay for treatment or whose medical insurance won't provide coverage or total coverage for their stay. As an example, Sometimes insurance only covers a short-term center when in fact a long-term center will be the more appropriate choice. To find out what payment assistance can be offered, such as a sliding fee scale, talk with the center for particulars.

  • Caring Choices Central Louisiana
    Caring Choices Central Louisiana is located at:

    242 West Shamrock Street
    Pineville, LA. 71360

    If you would like to contact Caring Choices Central Louisiana, you can reach them at 318-484-6850.

    Caring Choices Central Louisiana offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)