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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Prolonged exposure to alcohol can erode the stomach lining and cause chronic blood seepage into the stomach.
  • Individuals who are addicted to codeine and other opiates will commonly take part in criminal activity such as prescription forgery, stealing prescriptions or attempting to get the drug via the internet.
  • Marijuana can affect judgment and decision making, which can lead to risky sexual behavior resulting in exposure to sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

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

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs is a process which can be made a lot more manageable and safely overseen when in a professional detox or drug treatment program. Sometimes detoxification isn't risk-free, and even with the best of intentions people who undergo detoxification independently in an effort to get sober could really be putting their own health or even their lives in danger. It is always best to look for detoxification services in a professional center to prevent such risks and also to have a smooth transition from detoxification to rehab at a quality alcohol and drug rehab facility.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of treatment solutions in terms of intensity of care, for the reason that individual can maintain their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of having to be in a treatment center while undergoing treatment services. While this may appear ideal it may not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than many people in rehab require to have a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug use problems are what are recognized in the field of alcohol and drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders during rehab in order to find resolution due to the fact one typically exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are several alcohol and drug rehab facilities who are able to specifically address the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face in order to not simply become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who require substance abuse treatment will usually require solutions beyond what a traditional alcohol and drug rehab facility can deliver. Because comprehensive healthcare solutions are often an important aspect of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who most likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their habit, it is vital that these clients get the health care required along with any treatment solutions for their substance abuse problem.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women don't just need help from a high quality treatment for their own health and wellbeing but also for the wellbeing unborn baby or the child they've delivered who should be appropriately cared for as they become rehabilitated and in turn able to be a better mother. Treatment opportunities exist which offer them and their child with sufficient healthcare services while also ensuring they obtain the rehabilitation they might require to become abstinent and be able to stay that way in order to be the very best mother they can be.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol rehab facilities have the staff or resources to focus on the needs of Spanish speaking clients, but fortunately there are more and more facilities that will do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than ever before. Therapy, study information and so on are now very often obtainable in Spanish in both long and short terms facilities which deliver inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish rehab is available too nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the total cost of rehabilitation or will only cover some of it. In these instances, it may appear like a drawback but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage simply because they can decide on whichever facility they want without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many people encounter. In addition, treatment programs will usually provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation centers will take Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present another type of private health insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation in a limited amount of centers, and in this case individuals may wish to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality treatment program which will produce better results, such as a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehab program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at drug and alcohol treatment centers which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in establishing the individual's treatment plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being the same as any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered through Medicare 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 rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't an option. If someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might qualify for state insurance, they can consult their Social Services office within their area to determine if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but generally only within the state which provides the insurance plan.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance possibility made available from numerous alcohol and drug treatment programs in order to help individuals afford rehabilitation where this may not have been possible initially. By way of example, one client's fee for rehabilitation may be different and less than another person whose finances are better which makes them better able to spend the money for full price of rehabilitation. Registrars take into account additional circumstances in addition to income including amount of dependents to ascertain the final cost using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug treatment facilities provide payment assistance to help individuals who may possibly not have adequate money to self pay for rehab or whose health insurance won't supply coverage or total coverage for his or her stay. For instance, Sometimes insurance only pays for a short-term facility when in fact a long-term center will be the more appropriate option. To see what payment assistance can be available, like a sliding fee scale, talk with the program for details.

  • Community Substance Abuse Centers
    Community Substance Abuse Centers is located at:

    8 Kilburn Street
    New Bedford, MA. 2740

    If you would like to contact Community Substance Abuse Centers, you can reach them at 508-979-1122.

    Community Substance Abuse Centers offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)