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Drug Addiction Facts

  • A study of AIDS patients found that marijuana smoking may be associated with a few statistically significant negative effects on the immune function these patients.
  • As of 2010, marijuana was used by nearly 80% of current illicit drug users.
  • Meth use may lead to irreparable brain damage, because the drug destroys natural dopamine production sites in the brain.

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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Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are accessible to anyone that should be safely managed through detoxification services when seriously addicted to drugs and alcohol, or who needs a better spectrum of care such as someone who has a dual diagnosis so also requires mental health solutions during their rehabilitation procedure. You'll find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services offered.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems are what are known in the field of drug and alcohol rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must deal with both disorders during rehab to find resolution simply because one typically exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are lots of alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers that can specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face so that they can not simply become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never wish to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with substance abuse may have unique challenges they must overcome during rehabilitation, which rehabilitation specialists within the rehab they opt to take part in have to be keen of in order that a complete recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to decide on a program which is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults address the distinctive life and drug use problems that these clients face which can include a broader spectrum of services including health care and the like.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance won't pay for the total cost of treatment or will only pay for some of it. In these instances, it may seem like a drawback but people actually have a great deal of leverage simply because they can choose whichever program they want without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many individuals encounter. In addition, rehabilitation programs will often offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at drug rehab facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must assist in establishing the individual's rehab plan. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being exactly like any other kind 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 can be used to cover the expense of alcohol and drug rehab if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. If a person doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might qualify for state insurance, they can check with their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually only inside the state which offers the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some form of drug and alcohol rehab service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment programs. Individuals could possibly have to participate in a drug rehab program that is inside their network of providers and there could be other restrictions like the amount of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select a quality facility they like and meet with a rehab counselor to find out if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of certain substance abuse rehab solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs in addition to partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There may be some limitations as to how long a stay in inpatient drug rehab is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered before beginning rehabilitation so that it is clear just how long and individual can stay in the rehab center of preference.

  • Highland Community Hospital
    Highland Community Hospital is located at:

    130 Highland Parkway
    Picayune, MS. 39466

    If you would like to contact Highland Community Hospital, you can reach them at 601-358-9400 x89881.

    Highland Community Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)