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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Although inpatient substance therapy can take place in a hospital setting, for the most part a residential environment is typical, offering 24-hour supervision and care.
  • All forms of marijuana contain THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) and more than 400 other chemicals besides THC.
  • Inpatient drug and alcohol rehab programs are safe, structured settings in which patients are separated from stressful circumstances that increase or fuel the urge to use.

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 with different rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the various needs of clients with any sort of and level of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential centers now being paid by many insurance companies, there is no need to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who needs it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehab solutions in terms of level of care, since the individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing rehab services. Although this may appear perfect it will not provide the much needed change of environment than a lot of people in rehab require to have a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

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

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of drug abuse treatment will often require solutions beyond what a traditional drug and alcohol rehab program will be able to provide. Due to the fact comprehensive healthcare solutions tend to be an important part of the physical recovery process for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who very likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their habit, it is crucial that these clients receive the health care required along with any rehabilitation services for their drug use problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians obtain excellent rehabilitation services in a treatment environment which can be discreet and with treatment professionals available to them who understand the distinctive challenges they experience in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered because of the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a facility that can help them handle these issues and give them the peace of mind they may have lacked prior to arriving in treatment could be a crucial part of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with substance abuse could possibly have unique challenges they have to conquer during treatment, which rehabilitation professionals within the program they elect to be a part of should be keen of to ensure that a full recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to choose a facility that's familiar with helping seniors and older adults tackle the unique life and drug use issues that these clients face which may include a wider spectrum of solutions including medical care and so on.

Women

Women need to have high quality rehabilitation in rehab but might also require particular awareness of the unique issues they face for their gender. Women and men not just face different and distinctive problems in everyday life as a result of gender, but also may abuse alcohol and drugs for completely different reasons. drug rehab programs which cater to women and the distinctive and unique needs that women face can help enormously on a women's path to long term abstinence and a higher quality lifestyle.

Men

Similar to how men and women face varying and unique challenges in everyday life which are specific to their gender, women and men may also encounter distinctive challenges in rehabilitation that are gender-specific, and that's why a program designed specifically with these special needs and challenges in mind can be quite helpful for someone seeking a powerful rehab option.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders in many cases are given the possibility or ordered to treatment as a term of their sentencing. Sometimes, the offender can decide which rehab program they would like to attend. When successfully completed, DUI and DWI offenders can take advantage of decreased sentencing options in order to progress in their lives without having to be penalized any further.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may seem like a drawback but people actually have a much more leverage simply because they can choose whichever center they want without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many people face. In addition, rehabilitation programs will usually provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Some rehab facilities will take Medicaid in the event the individual is not able to self pay or present any other type of private health insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside 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 pay for a more quality treatment center which will produce better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at alcohol and drug rehab facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must aid in setting up the person's rehab plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being exactly like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the expense of drug treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment are not an option. When someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might qualify for state insurance, they can check with their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but typically only inside the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans generally cover some sort of alcohol and drug rehab service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment programs. Individuals might have to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment center that is inside their network of providers and there may be other restrictions like the length of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can pick a good center they like and consult with a treatment specialist to ascertain if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain drug abuse rehabilitation services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities in addition to partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some limitations regarding just how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug treatment is allowed, and every one of these questions can be answered before you begin rehab so that it's clear how much time and individual can remain in the rehabilitation center of preference.

  • Carolyn Curtis LCSW LADC
    Carolyn Curtis LCSW LADC is located at:

    11 Main Street
    Kennebunk, ME. 4043

    If you would like to contact Carolyn Curtis LCSW LADC, you can reach them at 207-229-6270.

    Carolyn Curtis LCSW LADC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)