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Drug Addiction Facts

  • The number of poisoning deaths involving methadone increased from 790 in 1999 to 5,420 in 2005.
  • Codeine and is often added as an ingredient in cough syrups and tablets, and while in most countries it is available only with a prescription, it is available in some countries over the counter.
  • A study of current and former long-term heavy users of marijuana who had smoked marijuana at least once in their lives but not more than 50 times found that fewer of the heavy users completed college and more had yearly household incomes of less than $30,000.

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 available to anybody who should be safely managed through detoxification services when heavily addicted to drugs and alcohol, or who wants a better spectrum of care such as someone who is dealing with a dual diagnosis and also requires mental health services during their rehab process. You'll find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services accessible.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehab services with regards to level of care, as the individual can maintain their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to stay in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing rehab services. Although this may appear perfect it will not provide the required change of atmosphere than lots of people in treatment have to have to experience a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues are what are identified in the field of alcohol and drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders during rehab in order to find resolution because one often exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are several alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities that can specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues face to enable them to not only become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not consider it wise to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with drug use could possibly have distinctive obstacles they have to overcome whilst in rehabilitation, which rehabilitation specialists in the facility they decide to be a part of should be keen of in order that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to pick a program which is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults handle the distinctive life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which may include a broader spectrum of services including health care and so on.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance won't cover the total cost of treatment or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may seem like a disadvantage but people actually have a great deal of leverage simply because they can choose whichever program they want without the limitations from health insurers that so many men and women face. In addition, rehab centers will often offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Some treatment centers accept Medicaid if the individual is not able to self pay or present some other type of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of centers, and in such cases individuals may want to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they can to cover a more quality rehab facility that will produce better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at drug and alcohol treatment programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help in establishing the individual's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being the same as any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of drug and alcohol rehab if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If a person does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could qualify for state insurance, they should check with their Social Services office within their area to determine if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but usually only within the state which offers the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some form of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab centers. Individuals might have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab program that's inside their network of providers and there might be other restrictions including the amount of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can pick a good center they like and consult with a rehab specialist to ascertain if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the price of particular drug abuse rehab solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs in addition to partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There may be some limitations regarding how much time a stay in inpatient drug treatment is allowed, and every one of these questions will be answered before beginning treatment so that it is clear how much time and individual can stay in the rehabilitation facility of choice.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug and alcohol treatment programs offer payment assistance to help clients who may possibly not have sufficient money to self pay for treatment or whose medical insurance won't supply coverage or full coverage for his or her stay. As an example, Occasionally insurance only pays for a short-term center when in reality a long-term program is going to be the more appropriate option. To determine what payment assistance might be offered, like a sliding fee scale, seek advice from the program for details.

  • Highlands Hospital
    Highlands Hospital is located at:

    401 East Murphy Avenue
    Connellsville, PA. 15425

    If you would like to contact Highlands Hospital, you can reach them at 724-628-1500.

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