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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Studies indicate that cocaine intoxication and addiction can compromise judgment and decision making, which then often leads to risky sexual encounters, needle sharing, and trading sex for drugs?by both men and women.
  • As of 2010, marijuana was used by nearly 80% of current illicit drug users.
  • Individuals taking part in a methadone maintenance program will get a "take home" dose on the weekend, because many centers are not open on Sundays.

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 are available in several settings with various rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the various needs of clients with any type of and degree of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential programs now being covered by many insurance plans, you don't have to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anybody who desires it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the low end of the spectrum of rehab solutions in terms of intensity of care, for the reason that individual will be able to maintain their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of having to stay in a treatment center while undergoing rehab services. Even if this may seem perfect it will not provide the required change of surroundings than many individuals in rehabilitation require to experience a successful rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any type of substance abuse, it is vital that they acquire high quality care to halt the problem in its tracks so that it doesn't worsen and perhaps put their future in jeopardy. Due to the fact adolescent substance abuse which persists often continues into adulthood, parents must stay astute and get their adolescent rehabilitation as soon as a problem is noticed in a center which handles adolescent substance abuse. Many programs which treat adolescents supply both inpatient and residential rehab, that has been proven to be the most effective settings for rehab clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are what are recognized in the field of alcohol and drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders whilst in treatment to find resolution simply because one often triggers the other. Fortunately, there are many drug and alcohol rehab facilities that can specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face so that they can not simply become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of substance abuse rehab will often require solutions beyond what a traditional alcohol and drug treatment center will be able to deliver. Due to the fact comprehensive medical services will often be an important aspect of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their habit, it is vital that these clients obtain the health care needed together with any rehabilitation services for substance abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is crucial that gays and lesbians receive quality rehabilitation services in a treatment setting that's discreet and with treatment professionals at their disposal who comprehend the unique problems that they have to deal with in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians might be triggered by the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a program that can help them resolve these issues and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked prior to arriving in treatment is usually a crucial part of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug abuse might have distinctive obstacles they have to overcome while in treatment, which treatment specialists in the rehab they choose to take part in must be keen of to ensure that a complete recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to select a rehab that's accustomed to helping seniors and older adults address the distinctive life and drug use issues that these clients face which may include a broader spectrum of services including medical care and the like.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women don't just require help from a high quality rehab for their own health and wellbeing but in addition for the wellbeing of the unborn baby or for the little one they have delivered who has to be properly taken care of while they become rehabilitated and as a result able to be a much better mother. Treatment possibilities exist which give them in addition to their child with sufficient healthcare services while also making certain they obtain the rehab they need to become abstinent and be able to stay this way to be the best mother they can be.

Women

Women need quality rehabilitation in rehab but will also require particular attention to the unique challenges they face because of their gender. Men and women not just face different and distinctive challenges in life as a consequence of gender, but also may abuse drugs and alcohol for unique reasons. alcohol and drug rehab programs which cater to women and the specific and unique needs that women encounter often helps significantly on the women's road to long term sobriety and a higher quality of life.

Men

Just as women and men face varying and unique challenges in life which can be specific to their gender, women and men can also face unique challenges in rehab which are gender specific, and that's why a facility specifically designed with these special needs and obstacles at heart can be quite ideal for someone looking for a powerful rehabilitation option.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders are often given the possibility or ordered to rehabilitation as part of sentencing. Often times, the offender can select which rehab facility they would like to attend. When successfully completed, DUI and DWI offenders can take advantage of reduced sentencing options to be able to progress in their lives without having to be penalized any more.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehab as part of a court order to meet a part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in alcohol and drug treatment frequently receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when being cooperative with alcohol and drug rehabilitation specifications enforced on them as part of sentencing and particularly of course when successfully completing an alcohol and drug rehab program.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for part of it. In these instances, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage because they can choose whichever center they would like without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many people face. Likewise, rehab programs will usually offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation facilities accept Medicaid when the individual is not able to self pay or present some other type of private health care insurance. Medicaid may only pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of facilities, and in such cases individuals may want to investigate the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they are able to to cover a more quality treatment center which will get better results, like a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of alcohol and drug treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a possibility. If a person does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they may be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but usually only inside the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some type of alcohol and drug rehab service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation centers. Individuals might have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center which is within their network of providers and there might be other limitations including how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select a quality facility they prefer and speak with a treatment counselor to find out if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain substance abuse rehab services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities as well as partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some limitations concerning the length of time a stay in inpatient drug rehab is allowed, and every one of these questions will be answered before beginning rehab so that it's clear how long and individual can stay in the rehabilitation facility of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance option made available from a variety of drug and alcohol rehab facilities to help help individuals pay for rehab where this might not have been possible originally. For instance, one client's price for rehab may be different and less than another individual whose finances are better which makes them more prepared to pay for the full expense of rehab. Registrars consider additional factors apart from income including number of dependents to ascertain the final cost and using the sliding scale.

  • Lifetime Counseling LLC
    Lifetime Counseling LLC is located at:

    138 Park Avenue
    Winder, GA. 30680

    If you would like to contact Lifetime Counseling LLC, you can reach them at 678-425-9007.

    Lifetime Counseling LLC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, 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)