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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Chronic use of crack cocaine can exacerbate violent behavior among those with previously violent tendencies and it can also create aggressive behavior in some users who aren't prone to this behavior.
  • The typical marijuana user entering substance abuse treatment in the United States is typically initiated into their use of marijuana at a very young age, with over 50% having done so by the age of 14 and almost 90% before the age of 18.
  • There were 10,220 Ecstasy related emergency department visits in 2004 and 17,865 such visits in 2008, representing a 74.8 percent increase.

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 with regards to level of care, for the reason that individual will be able to maintain their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of needing to be in a rehabilitation facility while undergoing treatment services. While this might appear perfect it might not provide the required change of surroundings than many people in rehab have to have to experience a productive rehab.

Spanish

Not all drug rehab centers have the staff or wherewithal to focus on the needs of Spanish speaking clientele, but luckily there are more and more facilities that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than previously. Counselling, study info and so on are now very often accessible in Spanish in both short and long terms facilities which provide inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish rehab is also available nationwide.

Other Languages

In every city in America there's someone struggling with drug abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might need rehabilitation in whatever language it is they are fluent in to ensure that their needs may be met properly during rehab. Fortunately, there are numerous drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities that have counselors within their facility who speak other languages to make drug and alcohol rehabilitation the most effective experience possible for anyone. Simply find a high quality drug treatment center and inquire if it is feasible to receive rehab in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of treatment or will only pay for some of it. In these situations, it may appear like a drawback but people actually have a much more leverage because they can decide on whichever program they would like without the restrictions from health insurers that so many men and women encounter. In addition, rehab facilities will often provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain treatment centers will take Medicaid in the event the individual is not able to self pay or present some other kind of private health insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of facilities, and in this instance individuals may want to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they're able to to fund a more quality rehab center that will produce better results, such as a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehab center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at drug and alcohol rehab programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the program is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must assist in establishing the person's treatment plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being paid for through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of drug and alcohol rehab if other forms 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 seek advice from their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but generally only within the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans generally cover some type of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers. Individuals could possibly have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab center that's within their network of providers and there might be other restrictions like the length of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose a quality facility they like and speak with a rehab counselor to find out if their insurance will cover it.

  • LifeBridge Community Services
    LifeBridge Community Services is located at:

    475 Clinton Avenue
    Bridgeport, CT. 6605

    If you would like to contact LifeBridge Community Services, you can reach them at 203-368-4291.

    LifeBridge Community Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance