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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Drug addiction is a state of physical or psychological dependence on a drug.
  • Codeine is often prescribed in the form of syrup to treat the common cough, and "Purple Drank" is a slang term for codeine cough syrup which is combined with Sprite or Mountain Dew and pieces of Jolly Rancher candy for illicit abuse. The concoction takes on a purplish hue, hence the name Purple Drank.
  • Over 75% of the new Hepatitis C infections in the United States annually are among injection drug users, including those who inject heroin.

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 are available in a variety of settings and with different rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the various needs of clients with any sort of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential facilities 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 in terms of intensity of care, for the reason that individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a rehabilitation facility while receiving rehabilitation services. Although this may seem ideal it will not provide the required change of surroundings than a lot of people in recovery need 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 and alcohol treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders whilst in rehab in order to find resolution due to the fact one typically triggers the other. Fortunately, there are several drug rehab centers who can specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face in order 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 alcohol and drugs.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders in many cases are given the possibility or ordered to rehab as part of sentencing. Often times, the offender can choose which treatment center they wish to go to. When successfully completed, DUI and DWI offenders can take advantage of reduced sentencing options to enable them to move forward in their lives without getting penalized any further.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehab as part of a court ruling to satisfy a part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in alcohol and drug rehab often receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when cooperating with alcohol and drug treatment specifications enforced with them as part of sentencing and also naturally when successfully completing a drug treatment program.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and drug abuse as a result of challenges that their impairment impose on them. While discovery of the problem can be hard among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL as well as other assistance services intended for them when drug abuse treatment is required. Besides ASL, such services might include assistive listening equipment and captioned video resources to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired folks are getting the support they require in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance won't cover the total cost of treatment or will only pay for part of it. In these cases, it may appear like a disadvantage but people actually have a much more leverage because they can select whichever program they would like without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many individuals encounter. In addition, rehabilitation programs will often offer payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Some treatment programs accept Medicaid in the event the individual is not able to self pay or present some other kind of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may only pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of centers, and in this case individuals may choose to explore the self pay option and come up with up any resources they can to fund a more quality rehabilitation facility that will produce better results, such as a long-term residential drug rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at alcohol and drug rehab centers which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in establishing the individual's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being exactly like any other type 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 can be used to cover the costs of drug rehabilitation if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a possibility. If a person doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might qualify for state insurance, they can seek advice from their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually only in the state which offers the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some kind of drug and alcohol rehab service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug rehab centers. Individuals could have to participate in a drug treatment center that's within their network of providers and there can be other limitations including the amount of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a good program they prefer and consult with a rehab specialist to determine if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of certain drug abuse rehabilitation services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs in addition to partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There might be some limitations as to just how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehab is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered before you begin rehabilitation so that it is clear the length of time and individual can remain in the rehab center of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance possibility available from a variety of drug and alcohol treatment programs in order to help clients afford rehab where this might not have been doable originally. By way of example, one client's fee for rehabilitation could be different and somebody else whose financial situation is better which makes them more prepared to pay the full expense of rehabilitation. Registrars take into consideration other factors in addition to income including number of dependents to ascertain the ultimate cost using the sliding scale.

  • Guidance Center Recovery Services
    Guidance Center Recovery Services is located at:

    201 Main Street
    Atchison, KS. 66002

    If you would like to contact Guidance Center Recovery Services, you can reach them at 913-367-1593.

    Guidance Center Recovery Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    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)