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Drug Addiction Facts

  • A study of postal workers found that those who had used marijuana, as confirmed by a pre-employment urine analysis, had 55 percent more industrial accidents, 85 percent more injuries, and a 75-percent increase in absenteeism.
  • Studies indicate that youth who use alcohol before age 15 are five times more likely to become alcohol dependent than adults who begin drinking at age 21.
  • It is true that some inpatient and outpatient drug rehabilitations models have shown excellent results. However, the latest research shows inpatient drug rehabilitation has the edge on outpatient treatment, for both short-term and longer-term drug rehab success.

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 solutions in terms of level of care, for the reason that individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of having to be in a rehabilitation center while receiving rehabilitation services. Although this may appear perfect it may not provide the much needed change of surroundings than many individuals in treatment require to have a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems are what are identified in the field of drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders during rehabilitation in order to find resolution simply because one typically triggers the other. Fortunately, there are several alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs who can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face so that they can not just become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never wish to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug abuse could have unique obstacles they must overcome while in rehab, which rehab professionals in the facility they elect to take part in must be keen of to ensure that a full recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to decide on a center which is used to helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and drug use issues that these clients face which may include a wider spectrum of services including health care and so on.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the entire cost of treatment or will only pay for some of it. In these instances, it may appear like a drawback but individuals really have a much more leverage simply because they can choose whichever center they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many individuals encounter. Likewise, rehab facilities will usually offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

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 kinds of insurance or self payment are not an option. When someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they could qualify for state insurance, they can talk with their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but generally only in 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 sort of alcohol and drug treatment service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab centers. Individuals could possibly have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility that is in their network of providers and there may be other restrictions for example the length of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick an excellent facility they like and consult with a treatment counselor to determine if their insurance covers it.

  • Memphis VAMC
    Memphis VAMC is located at:

    3461 Austin Peay Highway
    Memphis, TN. 38128

    If you would like to contact Memphis VAMC, you can reach them at 901-261-4500.

    Memphis VAMC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance