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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Inpatient substance treatment programs include a biopsychosocial-spiritual, comprehensive approach to service delivery with a key part being close coordination of services with other service organizations and providers who may be involved in service provision for the persons served.
  • Marijuana users who try and quit often report feeling irritable, sleeping difficulties, cravings, anxiety and increased aggression.
  • In February 2014, Rhode Island's health department reported an increase in accidental overdose deaths associated with the use of fentanyl. There were 27 overdose deaths in the state in January, 18 in January 2013 and 15 each in January 2012 and 2011. Two additional fatal overdoses have been reported so far this month.

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 rehabilitation services regarding level of care, as the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to be in a rehabilitation program while undergoing rehabilitation services. Although this might appear perfect it might not provide the required change of atmosphere than many people in rehab require to have a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues are what are identified in the field of alcohol and drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders when it's in treatment in order to find resolution due to the fact one usually exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are lots of drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities who can specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face to be able to not only become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never feel the need to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who need drug abuse treatment will usually need solutions beyond what a traditional drug treatment program can provide. Due to the fact extensive medical services tend to be a vital part of the physical recovery process for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who most likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their addiction, it is vital that these clients obtain the medical treatment required together with any rehabilitation services for his or her substance abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is crucial that gays and lesbians receive excellent rehab solutions within a rehab environment which is discreet and with rehabilitation specialists at their disposal who understand the unique problems which they experience in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered because of the problems they face due to their sexual preference, a facility which will help them resolve these problems and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked prior to arriving in rehab could be a crucial aspect of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with substance abuse might have distinctive challenges they must overcome while in treatment, which rehabilitation specialists within the facility they opt to take part in have to be keen of to ensure that a full recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to choose a program which is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults handle the unique life and drug use problems that these clients face which can include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical care and the like.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and drug abuse because of the problems their impairment impose on them. While detection of this issue can often be hard among the hearing impaired, there are ASL as well as other assistance services readily available for them when substance abuse treatment is required. Apart from ASL, such services may include assistive listening equipment and captioned video materials to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired people are getting the support they require in alcohol and drug rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for part of it. In these instances, it may appear like a drawback but people in fact have a much more leverage because they can choose whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many individuals face. Likewise, rehabilitation programs will often provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation centers will take Medicaid if the individual is unable to self pay or present some other kind of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may only pay for outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of programs, and in such cases individuals may choose to explore the self pay option and come up with up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality rehabilitation facility that will get better results, like a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at drug rehab programs 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 doctor, who must help in establishing the individual's treatment strategy. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being similar to any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of alcohol and drug rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not an option. If a person does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they could be eligible for state insurance, they can consult their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but typically only in the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans generally cover some form of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug rehab facilities. Individuals could have to participate in a drug treatment center which is within their network of providers and there can be other limitations for example how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent center they prefer and speak with a rehabilitation specialist to find out if their insurance covers it.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance option made available from numerous drug and alcohol treatment facilities in order to help clients afford rehab where this may not have been possible initially. For example, one client's fee for treatment may be different and another individual whose finances are better making them more prepared to pay the full expense of treatment. Registrars take into consideration additional factors apart from income including number of dependents to ascertain the final cost using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug rehabilitation facilities offer payment assistance to help clients who might not have enough money to self pay for rehab or whose medical insurance won't provide coverage or total coverage for their stay. For instance, Occasionally insurance only pays for a short-term program when in fact a long-term program will likely be the more appropriate choice. To see what payment assistance can be offered, such as a sliding fee scale, consult the center for details.

  • Community Mental Health Affiliates
    Community Mental Health Affiliates is located at:

    100 Commercial Boulevard
    Torrington, CT. 6790

    If you would like to contact Community Mental Health Affiliates, you can reach them at 860-482-8561.

    Community Mental Health Affiliates offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, 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, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)