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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Freebase cocaine is the cocaine compound that has not been neutralized by an acid to make the Hydrochloride salt, a form of cocaine which is smokable.
  • It is not uncommon for chronic methamphetamine users to experience psychotic behavior including intense paranoia, hallucinations, and out-of-control rage that can result in violent episodes.
  • Sometimes the bottles used to produce meth using the "shake and bake" method explode, badly burning the meth cook and anyone else in the line of fire.

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 services are on the low end of the spectrum of treatment services in terms of level of care, as the individual can preserve their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of needing to be in a treatment program while undergoing rehab services. Even though this might appear ideal it might not provide the much needed change of environment than many individuals in rehab have to have to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use problems are what are identified in the field of drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders while in treatment to find resolution due to the fact one typically triggers the other. Fortunately, there are numerous drug treatment facilities who can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face to enable them to not merely become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not wish to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Other Languages

In each and every city in the U.S. there is someone struggling with drug abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who may require rehabilitation in whichever language it is they are fluent in to ensure that their needs can be met properly during rehabilitation. Luckily, there are numerous alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs that have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make drug treatment the best experience possible for any individual. Simply find a high quality drug rehabilitation center and inquire if it is possible to receive treatment in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance won't cover the total cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these situations, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals really have a great deal of leverage because they can select whichever facility they want without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many people face. Likewise, rehab centers will often offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain treatment facilities accept Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present another kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term rehab inside a limited amount of programs, and in such cases individuals might want to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they can to fund a more quality rehabilitation facility that will get better results, like a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at drug and alcohol treatment facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in establishing the person's rehab plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being just like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being paid for through Medicare Medicare Part B.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug rehab centers offer payment assistance to help individuals who may not have adequate funds to self pay for treatment or whose health 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 facility is going to be the more suitable choice. To determine what payment assistance can be available, for instance a sliding fee scale, seek advice from the program for particulars.

  • Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
    Creedmoor Psychiatric Center is located at:

    3811 Broadway Street
    Astoria, NY. 11103

    If you would like to contact Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, you can reach them at 718-726-5953 x220.

    Creedmoor Psychiatric Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)