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Drug Addiction Facts

  • A chronic heroin user can often begin to experience withdrawal symptoms within hours of the last administration of the drug.
  • The average addict needs $200.00 per day to support his/her drug habit.
  • There are some people who can not quit cold turkey, and that is why the patient will be regularly monitored and given suitable medication if needed, according to the withdrawal of the person.

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 various rehab lengths and plans to suit the various needs of clients with any kind of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential programs now being covered by many insurance companies, you don't have to put off getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who desires it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehab services regarding intensity of care, since the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to stay in a treatment program while undergoing treatment services. While this may appear perfect it will not provide the required change of environment than lots of people in recovery have to have to experience a successful rehab.

Women

Women have to have quality rehabilitation in rehab but will also need special attention to the distinctive issues they face because of their gender. Males and females not only face different and distinctive challenges in everyday life as a result of gender, but in addition may abuse drugs and alcohol for very different reasons. drug treatment centers which appeal to women and the distinctive and unique needs that women encounter often helps enormously on the women's road to permanent sobriety and a higher quality of life.

Men

Similar to how men and women encounter varying and unique challenges in life which are specific to their gender, men and women can also face distinctive challenges in rehab that are gender specific, which is why a program designed specifically with these unique needs and obstacles in mind can be extremely ideal for someone looking for a powerful rehabilitation solution.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance isn't going to cover the entire cost of treatment or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may seem like a drawback but people in fact have a much more leverage because they can decide on whichever program they would like without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many individuals encounter. In addition, rehabilitation facilities will frequently offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation programs accept Medicaid when the individual cannot self pay or present any other form of private medical insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehab in a limited amount of facilities, and in this case individuals may want to investigate the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality treatment program that will get better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at alcohol and drug treatment centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the facility is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help out with establishing the individual's rehab strategy. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment 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 drug and alcohol rehab if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they may be eligible for state insurance, they can seek advice from their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but typically only inside the state which offers the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some kind of drug rehab service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug treatment facilities. Individuals may have to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment center that's inside their network of providers and there may be other limitations for example the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a good program they like and consult with a rehabilitation counselor to determine if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of certain substance abuse rehab services. Detoxification 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 liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some restrictions regarding how much time a stay in inpatient drug treatment is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered prior to starting rehabilitation so that it's clear how much time and individual can stay in the rehab facility of preference.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance possibility provided by numerous alcohol and drug rehab centers to help help clients afford rehabilitation where this might not have been possible initially. For instance, one client's fee for rehabilitation might be different and less than another individual whose finances are better which makes them more prepared to spend the money for full price of rehabilitation. Registrars take into consideration additional factors besides income including amount of dependents to ascertain the final cost using the sliding scale.

  • IMPACT
    IMPACT is located at:

    54 Washburn Avenue
    Cambridge, MA. 2140

    If you would like to contact IMPACT, you can reach them at 617-661-0405 x117.

    IMPACT offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Women, Men
    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)