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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Many individuals report taking up heroin use as an alternative to prescription drugs because it is cheaper and easier to obtain than prescription opioids.
  • A lethal dose of cocaine by the IV route or by inhalation is about 750-800 mg.
  • Although inpatient drug treatment can take place in a hospital setting, for the most part a residential setting is typical, offering 24-hour care and supervision.

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 solutions in terms of level of care, since the individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to be in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing rehabilitation services. Even though this may seem perfect it might not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than many individuals in rehab have to have to experience a productive rehab.

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 alcohol and drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must tackle both disorders when it's in rehabilitation to find resolution simply because one typically triggers the other. Fortunately, there are numerous alcohol and drug treatment programs who can specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues face in order to not just become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never feel the need to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with drug use could possibly have unique challenges they have to conquer when in rehab, which treatment professionals within the rehab they opt to take part in have to be keen of so that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to select a center that is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults address the unique life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which may include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical treatment and so on.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't pay for the total cost of rehabilitation or will only cover some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a drawback but individuals actually have a much more leverage because they can choose whichever facility they would like without the limitations from health insurers that so many men and women encounter. Likewise, rehab programs will frequently provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain rehab centers accept Medicaid if the individual is not able to self pay or present some other kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehab within a limited amount of facilities, and in this instance individuals may choose to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they can to pay for a more quality treatment facility which will produce better results, like a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab facility.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some type of drug and alcohol treatment service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab centers. Individuals may have to participate in a drug rehab center which is within their network of providers and there may be other limitations for example the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a good facility they like and speak with a treatment specialist to determine if their insurance covers it.

  • Egyptian Public MH Dept
    Egyptian Public MH Dept is located at:

    1705 College Avenue
    Carmi, IL. 62821

    If you would like to contact Egyptian Public MH Dept, you can reach them at 618-382-7311.

    Egyptian Public MH Dept offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance