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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Ecstasy is synthetically produced using chemicals and other substances such as caffeine, the active ingredient in over-the-counter cough syrup, amphetamines, PCP and even cocaine is sometimes added to or substituted for the amphetamines typically used to produce Ecstasy. The dose of MDMA in one tablet can vary from 12 mg all the way up to 131 mg, so the effects too can vary considerably.
  • A recent study suggests that because most children show some of the behaviors associated with so-called "ADHD" such as inattention and hyperactivity at times, it is crucial to determine whether this behavior is simply immature or exuberant or is actually associated with a disorder before medicating them with prescription stimulants which could put them in harm's way.
  • Methadone maintenance program patients in and individuals who are being prescribed methadone for pain in Canada are being warned about a new formula hitting the market in February of 2014 which is 10 times stronger than the current methadone formulation and could carry a higher risk of overdose.

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 solutions are on the low end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services in terms of level of care, for the reason that individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of having to be in a rehab center while undergoing rehab services. Even though this might appear ideal it may not provide the much needed change of environment than lots of people in recovery have to have to have a productive rehab.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be predisposed to alcoholism and substance abuse due to challenges that their impairment impose on them. While discovery of the issue is often difficult among the hearing impaired, there are ASL as well as other assistance services available for them when drug abuse rehabilitation is needed. Other than ASL, such services can include assistive listening tools and captioned video resources to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are obtaining the support they need in drug and alcohol rehab.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of treatment or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a drawback but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can choose whichever center they would like without the limitations from health insurers that so many individuals encounter. Likewise, treatment programs will often provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehab facilities accept Medicaid if the individual cannot self pay or present any other kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term rehab within a limited amount of programs, and in such cases individuals may choose to explore the self pay option and come up with up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality treatment program that will produce better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at drug and alcohol treatment programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the facility is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in establishing the person's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being just like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of drug rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a possibility. If a person doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might be eligible for state insurance, they should check with their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but generally only in 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 sort of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug rehab facilities. Individuals could have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab program that is inside their network of providers and there could be other restrictions including the length of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent center they like and meet with a rehab specialist to determine if their insurance will cover it.

  • Inova Behavioral Health
    Inova Behavioral Health is located at:

    6910 Richmond Highway
    Alexandria, VA. 22306

    If you would like to contact Inova Behavioral Health, you can reach them at 703-660-8100.

    Inova Behavioral Health offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance