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Drug Addiction Facts

  • A chronic heroin user can often begin to experience withdrawal symptoms within hours of the last administration of the drug.
  • Deaths have occurred after snorting a single line of cocaine in recreational use where the average dose of 1 line is 20 mg.
  • Inpatient treatment programs often require the patient to live at the center fulltime for a fixed period of time after the withdrawal phase is complete, typically 1, 2 or 3 months.

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 in terms of intensity of care, as the individual can preserve their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of having to stay in a rehab facility while receiving treatment services. While this might appear perfect it may not provide the much needed change of surroundings than many individuals in rehab have to have to have a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues are what are known in the field of drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders whilst in treatment to find resolution due to the fact one often exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are numerous alcohol and drug rehab facilities that can specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face to enable them to not merely become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not feel the need to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Gays and Lesbians

It is important that gays and lesbians receive quality rehab services in a treatment setting which is discreet and has treatment professionals available to them who understand the unique challenges that they experience in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered by the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a program that can help them handle these problems and give them the confidence that they've lacked before arriving in rehab could be a crucial aspect of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug abuse might have unique challenges they must conquer during rehab, which treatment specialists within the program they decide to be a part of have to be keen of to ensure a full recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to select a center that is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults handle the distinctive life and drug abuse problems that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of solutions including health care and the like.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug treatment centers have the staff or wherewithal to cater to the demands of Spanish speaking clients, but thankfully there are more and more programs that will do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than any other time. Counselling, study information and the like are now very often obtainable in Spanish in both short and long terms programs which provide inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is available too around the country.

Other Languages

In every single city in the U.S. there is someone fighting drug abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might require treatment in whatever language it is they are fluent in to ensure their needs can be met properly during rehab. Thankfully, there are numerous drug and alcohol treatment centers who have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make alcohol and drug treatment the best experience possible for any individual. Simply find a quality alcohol and drug rehabilitation center and inquire if it is feasible to receive rehab in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance won't cover the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may seem like a drawback but people actually have a much more leverage simply because they can choose whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurers that so many men and women encounter. Likewise, rehabilitation facilities will frequently provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation centers accept Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present any other form of private medical insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of programs, and in such cases individuals may wish to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality treatment center that will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehab program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at drug and alcohol treatment centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in establishing the individual's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being exactly like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation 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 alcohol and drug rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not an option. If someone does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might qualify for state insurance, they can check with their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but usually only in the state which offers the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some form of drug rehabilitation service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities. Individuals could possibly have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center which is in their network of providers and there might be other limitations including the amount of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select an excellent facility they prefer and speak with a rehab specialist to ascertain if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular drug abuse treatment solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities in addition to partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some restrictions about how much time a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered prior to starting rehab so that it is clear how much time and individual can remain in the treatment program of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance option provided by numerous drug and alcohol rehab facilities in order to help clients pay for rehabilitation where this might not have been possible initially. For example, one client's fee for rehabilitation might be different and less than someone else whose financial situation is better making them more prepared to spend the money for full expense of rehab. Registrars consider additional factors besides income including number of dependents to determine the final cost using the sliding scale.

  • Ellis Hospital Mental Health Clinic
    Ellis Hospital Mental Health Clinic is located at:

    216 Lafayette Street
    Schenectady, NY. 12305

    If you would like to contact Ellis Hospital Mental Health Clinic, you can reach them at 518-243-3300.

    Ellis Hospital Mental Health Clinic offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish, Other Languages
    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)