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Drug Addiction Facts

  • In the United States, the rate of heroin use in high school aged children has increased dramatically over the last ten years, with over 2% of high school senior reporting such use at least once.
  • Stimulant drugs such as crack and meth, can lead to delusional parasitosis; a mistaken belief they an user is infested with parasites also known as "coke bugs". These delusions are also often associated with high fevers and users often scratch themselves to the point of serious skin damage and bleeding.
  • Prolonged exposure to alcohol can erode the stomach lining and cause chronic blood seepage into the stomach.

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 a variety of settings with different treatment lengths and plans to accommodate the varying demands 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 plans, there's no need to postpone receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who needs it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the low end of the spectrum of rehab solutions with regards to intensity of care, for the reason that individual can keep their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing rehabilitation services. Even though this may seem perfect it might not provide the required change of atmosphere than many individuals in rehabilitation have to have to experience a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

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

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often prone to alcoholism and drug and alcohol use as a result of problems their impairment impose on them. While discovery of this problem can be difficult among the hearing impaired, you'll find ASL and also other assistance services available for them when drug abuse rehabilitation is required. Other than ASL, such services can include assistive listening equipment and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired people are receiving the support they require in alcohol and drug rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of rehab or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may seem like a drawback but individuals actually have a great deal of leverage simply because they can decide on whichever center they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many people face. Likewise, rehabilitation programs will frequently offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation facilities will take Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present another kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid may only pay for outpatient and short-term rehab inside a limited amount of centers, and in cases like this individuals may choose to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they can to pay for a more quality rehab center that will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential drug rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive treatment at drug and alcohol treatment facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help out with setting up the individual's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being covered 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 a choice. When someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might be eligible for state insurance, they can talk with their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but generally only in the state which offers the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some type of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab centers. Individuals could have to participate in a drug rehab facility which is inside their network of providers and there can be other limitations including just how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can pick an excellent facility they like and speak with a rehab specialist to ascertain if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the price of certain substance abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers as well as partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some restrictions regarding just how long a stay in inpatient drug rehabilitation is allowed, and every one of these questions can be answered before beginning treatment so that it is clear the length of time and individual can stay in the rehab program of preference.

  • Hiwassee Mental Health
    Hiwassee Mental Health is located at:

    520 Cook Street
    Madisonville, TN. 37354

    If you would like to contact Hiwassee Mental Health, you can reach them at 423-442-9850.

    Hiwassee Mental Health offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, 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)