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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Many young heroin users begin snorting or smoking the drug initially because they wish to avoid the social stigma associated with injection drug use.
  • Although many people that consume alcohol initially experience alcohol as a stimulant, alcohol is actually a depressant.
  • Individuals taking part in methadone maintenance programs who intend to get high from their methadone dose will abstain from taking a dose or two, and then take an extremely large dose all at once to get a much stronger high from the drug.

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 lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services regarding intensity of care, since the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of having to remain in a rehab program while receiving rehab services. While this might appear perfect it will not provide the required change of atmosphere than many individuals in rehabilitation need to have a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug use problems are what are identified in the field of drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must address both disorders while in treatment to find resolution simply because one typically exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are numerous drug treatment facilities who can specifically address the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face so that they can not only become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who require drug abuse treatment will usually need services beyond what a standard alcohol and drug treatment facility can provide. Simply because extensive medical services are often an important aspect of the physical process of recovery for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their addiction, it is essential that these clients have the health care necessary in conjunction with any rehab services for drug use issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians receive quality rehabilitation solutions within a rehab setting which can be discreet and has treatment professionals at their disposal who understand the unique problems that they have to deal with in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered by the challenges they face due to their sexual preference, a rehab that can help them resolve these issues and give them the confidence they may have lacked prior to arriving in rehab could be a crucial aspect of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug use might have unique challenges they must conquer when in rehabilitation, which rehab professionals within the program they decide to be a part of have to be keen of to ensure that a full recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to decide on a center which is used to helping seniors and older adults tackle the unique life and drug abuse issues that these clients face that might include a wider spectrum of services including medical treatment and so on.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into treatment due to a court ruling to fulfill part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in alcohol and drug treatment often receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when cooperating with drug treatment specifications enforced with them in sentencing and particularly of course when successfully graduating an alcohol and drug rehab program.

Spanish

Not all drug rehabilitation programs have the staff or resources to focus on the needs of Spanish speaking clients, but fortunately there are more and more facilities that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than ever before. Therapy, study info and the like are actually frequently accessible in Spanish in both long and short terms programs which deliver inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is available too around the country.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary 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 people really have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can choose whichever program they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many individuals face. Likewise, treatment centers will often offer payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation programs accept Medicaid if the individual cannot self pay or present any other form of private health care insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation within a limited amount of programs, and in this instance individuals may wish to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they can to pay for a more quality rehabilitation center which will get better results, like a long-term residential drug and alcohol treatment center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at drug and alcohol treatment facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed physician, who must assist in setting up the person's treatment plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being exactly like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being paid for through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of drug and alcohol treatment if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't an option. When someone doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but typically only inside the state which offers the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some form of drug and alcohol treatment service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment programs. Individuals could possibly have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility which is within their network of providers and there might be other limitations for example just how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a quality facility they prefer and consult with a rehab counselor to find out if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular substance abuse treatment services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers and also partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There may be some restrictions as to how much time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug treatment is allowed, and every one of these questions will be answered before you start treatment so that it is clear how long and individual can remain in the rehab center of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance option made available from numerous alcohol and drug rehab facilities in an effort to help clients afford rehab where this may not have been doable initially. By way of example, one client's price for rehab could possibly be different and another person whose financial situation is better which makes them better able to pay the full cost of rehab. Registrars take into account variables in addition to income including amount of dependents to ascertain the ultimate cost and using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs provide payment assistance to help individuals who may not have enough funds to self pay for rehabilitation or whose health insurance won't provide coverage or total coverage for his or her stay. For instance, Sometimes insurance only covers a short-term center when in reality a long-term program is going to be the more suitable selection. To determine what payment assistance may be offered, such as a sliding fee scale, consult the program for particulars.

  • Crossroads Behavioral Health Services
    Crossroads Behavioral Health Services is located at:

    1003 Cottonwood Road
    Creston, IA. 50801

    If you would like to contact Crossroads Behavioral Health Services, you can reach them at 641-782-8457.

    Crossroads Behavioral Health Services 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, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)