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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Additives found in heroin do not always readily dissolve, which can causing clogging in the blood vessels that can lead to the lungs, liver, kidneys, or brain; these incidences can cause infection in the small patches of cells in vital organs.
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers that that methylphenidate products, one type of stimulant drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), may in rare instances cause prolonged and sometimes painful erections known as priapism.
  • After a marijuana high has subsided, users may feel tired or depressed which is often accompanied by anxiety, fear, distrust, or panic.

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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Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehab services in terms of intensity of care, for the reason that individual can keep their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of having to remain in a treatment program while undergoing treatment services. Although this may appear perfect it will not provide the required change of environment than many individuals in treatment require to experience a productive rehabilitation.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with drug use could possibly have distinctive obstacles they have to conquer when in treatment, which rehabilitation professionals within the facility they opt to take part in should be keen of to ensure a complete recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to select a facility that is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults address the unique life and substance abuse problems that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical treatment and so on.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some kind of alcohol and drug rehab service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers. Individuals may have to take part in a drug rehab facility that's inside their network of providers and there can be other limitations such as the amount of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose a quality facility they like and consult with a rehab specialist to ascertain if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain drug abuse rehabilitation services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers along with 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 could be some limitations as to just how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol treatment is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered before beginning rehabilitation so that it is clear the length of time and individual can stay in the treatment facility of choice.

  • Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC
    Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC is located at:

    130 Executive Center Parkway
    Fredericksburg, VA. 22401

    If you would like to contact Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC, you can reach them at 540-370-4468.

    Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)