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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Long-term meth user negatively affects the dopamine system in the brain and central nervous system, which often results in reduced motor skills and impaired verbal learning.
  • The effects of marijuana when it is smoked can last up to a few hours, and when consumed in foods or beverages are often latent, but these effects may last a bit longer than when it is smoked.
  • Fifty-five percent of teens report they had used Ecstasy due to peer pressure from their friends.

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 a number of settings with different rehab lengths and plans to accommodate the various demands of clients with any sort of and amount of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential programs now being included in many insurance companies, there's no need to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who desires it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment solutions in terms of intensity of care, as the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a rehab facility while undergoing rehabilitation services. Although this may appear ideal it will not provide the required change of environment than lots of people in rehabilitation need to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Adolescents

When adolescents get involved in any sort of drug abuse, it is crucial that they acquire high quality care to stop the problem in its tracks so that it doesn't worsen and maybe put their future in jeopardy. Due to the fact adolescent drug use which continues often continues into one's adult life, mothers and fathers must stay astute and get their adolescent treatment the moment a problem is noticed in a facility which addresses adolescent drug abuse. A lot of facilities which treat adolescents provide both inpatient and residential rehab, that has been shown to be the most effective settings for rehabilitation clients of this age.

Women

Women have to have high quality rehab in rehab but will also need particular awareness of the unique issues they face because of their gender. Women and men not only face different and distinctive problems in everyday life as a result of gender, but in addition may abuse alcohol and drugs for unique reasons. drug rehabilitation programs which focus on women and the distinctive and unique needs that women face can help significantly on the women's road to permanent sobriety and a higher standard of living.

Men

Just as women and men encounter varying and different challenges in daily life which are specific to their gender, men and women could also face unique challenges in treatment which are gender specific, which is the reason a center specifically designed with these special needs and challenges at heart can be extremely helpful for someone looking for an effective rehab solution.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance isn't going to pay for the total cost of rehabilitation or will only cover some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage because they can choose whichever facility they would like without the limitations from health insurers that so many people encounter. In addition, rehabilitation facilities will frequently offer payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation programs will take Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present some other kind of private health insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of facilities, and in this instance individuals may want to investigate the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they can to cover a more quality treatment facility which will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug rehabilitation center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab when the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in establishing the individual's treatment strategy. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being exactly like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the expense of drug rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not an option. If someone doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may be eligible for state insurance, they can consult their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but generally only within the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some sort of drug rehabilitation service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab centers. Individuals might have to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment facility that is in their network of providers and there might be other limitations for example how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent center they prefer and meet with a rehabilitation counselor to ascertain if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the price of particular substance abuse rehab services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs as well as partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some restrictions regarding just how long a stay in inpatient drug treatment is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered before you start rehabilitation so that it's clear how much time and individual can remain in the rehab center of choice.

  • Lighthouse Counseling Services Inc
    Lighthouse Counseling Services Inc is located at:

    920 Frederica Street
    Owensboro, KY. 42301

    If you would like to contact Lighthouse Counseling Services Inc, you can reach them at 270-689-0073.

    Lighthouse Counseling Services Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)