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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Over time, overstimulation and other changes in the brain caused by marijuana use can lead to addiction and withdrawal symptoms when marijuana use stops.
  • The typical marijuana user entering substance abuse treatment in the United States is more likely to not be in the workforce, that is, unemployed or students.
  • Long-term methamphetamine use can result in extreme weight loss because the drug suppresses appetite.

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 rehabilitation services with regards to level of care, since the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of needing to be in a rehabilitation program while undergoing rehab services. Even though this might seem ideal it might not provide the required change of atmosphere than a lot of people in recovery require to experience a successful rehabilitation.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be prone to alcoholism and drug abuse as a result of challenges that their impairment impose on them. While discovery of the issue can be difficult among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL and also other assistance services available for them when substance abuse rehab is required. Besides ASL, such services can include assistive listening equipment and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired people are getting the help they require in alcohol and drug treatment.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug treatment facilities have the staff or wherewithal to focus on the needs of Spanish speaking clients, but fortunately there are more and more centers that will do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than ever before. Therapy, study data and the like are actually very often obtainable in Spanish in both short and long terms facilities which provide inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish rehab is also available nationwide.

Medicaid

Some rehab programs will take Medicaid if the individual is unable to self pay or present some other type of private health care insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term treatment within a limited amount of programs, and in cases like this individuals may wish to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they can to cover a more quality rehab program which will get better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug treatment program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at drug rehab facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help out with establishing the person's treatment plan. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being just like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation 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 treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't an option. If a person has no private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they could be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office within their area to determine if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but usually only within the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some form of alcohol and drug treatment service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug treatment facilities. Individuals may have to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab program which is inside their network of providers and there might be other limitations for example how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick an excellent program they prefer and speak with a treatment counselor to ascertain if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular drug abuse treatment solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities and also partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some restrictions as to just how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug treatment is permitted, and all of these questions can be answered prior to starting rehabilitation so that it is clear the length of time and individual can remain in the treatment program of preference.

  • Malcolm Randall VAMC
    Malcolm Randall VAMC is located at:

    8900 Southeast 165th Mulberry Lane
    The Villages, FL. 32162

    If you would like to contact Malcolm Randall VAMC, you can reach them at 352-674-5000 x1317.

    Malcolm Randall VAMC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)