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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Marijuana, alcohol and cocaine were the most common drugs co-involved in Ecstasy related emergency department visits in 2008, with marijuana being involved in 38.2%, alcohol being involved in 38.1%, and cocaine being involved in 31.8%.
  • Studies indicate that people who are dependent on alcohol are significantly more likely than the general population to use drugs.
  • Prescription stimulants can increase blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature, and when used at high doses can cause serious cardiovascular complications, including stroke.

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 with regards to level of care, since the individual will be able to maintain their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of having to remain in a rehab program while undergoing rehabilitation services. Even though this may seem perfect it will not provide the much needed change of environment than many individuals in rehab need to have a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use problems are what are recognized in the field of drug and alcohol rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must handle both disorders when it's in treatment to find resolution due to the fact one typically triggers the other. Fortunately, there are numerous drug and alcohol treatment centers who can specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face to enable them to not merely become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never feel the need to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians obtain excellent rehabilitation solutions in a rehab setting which can be discreet and with treatment specialists at their disposal who comprehend the distinctive challenges that they can experience in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered by the problems they face due to their sexual preference, a rehab which can help them resolve these issues and give them the confidence that they've lacked before arriving in rehab could be a crucial aspect of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehab due to a court order to satisfy a part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol rehabilitation frequently receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when cooperating with alcohol and drug rehabilitation requirements enforced on them in sentencing specifically of course when successfully graduating a drug and alcohol treatment center.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol rehab centers possess the staff or resources to cater to the demands of Spanish speaking clientele, but luckily there are more and more facilities that can do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than previously. Therapy, study info and so on are now very often accessible in Spanish in both short and long terms programs which provide inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish treatment is also available nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these instances, it may appear like a disadvantage but people really have a much more leverage due to the fact they can choose whichever program they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many individuals face. In addition, treatment centers will frequently provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some form of drug and alcohol rehab service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment facilities. Individuals could have to take part in a drug rehab program that is in their network of providers and there can be other limitations like how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can pick a good center they like and speak with a treatment specialist to ascertain if their insurance will take care of it.

  • Lifeskills South Florida
    Lifeskills South Florida is located at:

    1431 SW 9th Avenue
    Deerfield Beach, FL. 33441

    If you would like to contact Lifeskills South Florida, you can reach them at 954-834-5099.

    Lifeskills South Florida offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance