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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Prescription stimulants are commonly abused because of how easily they are accessed, and can be obtained easily through friends and family, direct prescriptions from a physician, or a prescription "drug dealer." However, the most common source of prescription stimulants is the medicine cabinets of the individual's friends and family.
  • Risk of contracting hepatitis C (HCV) among injecting cocaine users begins with the first injection, and within 2 years, nearly 40 percent of injection drug users are exposed to HCV.
  • When used during pregnancy, methadone can cross the placenta to the unborn child and cause serious and often life threatening side effects.

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 many different settings with various treatment lengths and plans to accommodate the varying demands of clients with any type of and level of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential programs now being included in many insurance companies, there's no need to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who wants it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services regarding level of care, because the individual is able to keep their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a treatment program while undergoing treatment services. Even if this might seem perfect it might not provide the required change of atmosphere than many people in rehab require to experience a productive rehab.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with drug abuse could have distinctive obstacles they have to conquer during rehab, which rehab specialists within the center they elect to be a part of should be keen of in order that a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to choose a program that's used to helping seniors and older adults address the unique life and drug abuse problems that these clients face which might include a wider spectrum of services including medical treatment and the like.

Women

Women need to have high quality rehab in rehab but might also need special awareness of the unique issues they face because of their gender. Males and females not only face varying and unique problems in daily life due to gender, but in addition may abuse alcohol and drugs for very different reasons. drug rehab programs which cater to women and the specific and unique needs that women face can help significantly on the women's road to permanent abstinence and a higher standard of living.

Men

Similar to how men and women encounter varying and unique challenges in everyday life which are specific to their gender, women and men could also face distinctive challenges in treatment which are gender specific, and that's why a facility specifically designed with these special needs and obstacles in mind can be very helpful for someone searching for an effective rehab solution.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders in many cases are given the possibility or ordered to rehabilitation as part of sentencing. In many cases, the offender can select which rehab facility they would like to attend. When successfully completed, DUI and DWI offenders can take advantage of reduced sentencing options to be able to move forward in their lives without getting penalized further.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be prone to alcoholism and drug abuse due to problems their impairment impose on them. While discovery of this issue is often difficult among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL and other assistance services available for them when substance abuse treatment is needed. Other than ASL, such services might include assistive listening equipment and captioned video materials to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are obtaining the support they require in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Self Payment

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

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of drug and alcohol rehabilitation if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't an option. If someone doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may qualify for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but typically only in the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some form of drug rehab service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug treatment facilities. Individuals could possibly have to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center that is inside their network of providers and there could be other limitations such as the amount of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select a quality center they prefer and consult with a treatment specialist to determine if their insurance will handle it.

  • Gateway Counseling Services
    Gateway Counseling Services is located at:

    140 South Arthur Street
    Spokane, WA. 99202

    If you would like to contact Gateway Counseling Services, you can reach them at 509-532-8855.

    Gateway Counseling Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance