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Drug Addiction Facts

  • A new heroin user typically ingests up to 20 mg. of heroin to get high, but an individual who is heavily dependent on heroin may require several hundred mg. of the drug per day.
  • Heroin addiction can develop very easily, due to the fact that individuals who become dependent to it and who stop using the drug abruptly experience painful and often debilitating withdrawal symptoms which muscle and bone pain, vomiting, extreme-flu like symptoms, profuse sweating, restlessness and other seemingly unbearable symptoms.
  • The specific cardiovascular problems which may be caused by prescription stimulants have been highlighted in the FDA's "black box" warnings which include the risk of heart defects, heart attacks, stroke, high blood pressure, increased heart rate, and sudden death in people with a prior history of heart related problems.

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 can be obtained in several settings and with various treatment lengths and plans to suit the varying demands of clients with any type of and level of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential centers now being paid by many insurance plans, you don't have to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who needs it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of rehab solutions in terms of intensity of care, because the individual can maintain their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to remain in a rehabilitation program while receiving treatment services. Even though this might seem perfect it may not provide the much needed change of environment than a lot of people in treatment require to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any type of substance abuse, it is important that they receive top quality care to stop the problem in its tracks so that it doesn't worsen and possibly put their future in jeopardy. Due to the fact adolescent substance abuse which continues often carries on into adulthood, parents must stay astute and get their adolescent treatment the moment a problem is noticed in a facility which addresses adolescent substance abuse. A lot of facilities which treat adolescents supply both inpatient and residential rehab, that has been proven to be the perfect environments for rehabilitation clients of this age.

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 rehab frequently receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when cooperating with drug treatment requirements enforced on them as part of sentencing and also of course when successfully graduating an alcohol and drug treatment center.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of treatment or will only cover part of it. In these instances, it may seem like a disadvantage but people actually have a much more leverage because they can decide on whichever program they want without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many individuals face. In addition, rehab centers will often offer payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain rehab programs will take Medicaid when the individual is unable to self pay or present some other kind of private health care insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation within a limited amount of facilities, and in cases like this individuals may choose to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they are able to to pay for a more quality rehabilitation facility which will produce better results, such as a long-term residential drug rehab center.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of drug rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't an option. If someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might qualify for state insurance, they can seek advice from their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but typically only inside the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some type of drug treatment service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug treatment centers. Individuals may have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program which is within their network of providers and there may be other limitations including the length of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a quality center they like and meet with a treatment counselor to ascertain if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the costs of certain substance abuse rehab solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs as well as partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some restrictions about the length of time a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehab is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered before beginning rehabilitation so that it is clear how much time and individual can stay in the rehab facility of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance option available from a variety of drug rehabilitation programs in order to help clients afford rehab where this may not have been doable initially. For instance, one client's price for rehab could be different and somebody else whose financial situation is better which makes them more prepared to pay the full price of rehabilitation. Registrars take into consideration additional circumstances apart from income including amount of dependents to ascertain the final cost and using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug rehab programs provide payment assistance to help individuals who may not have sufficient money to self pay for rehabilitation or whose medical insurance won't supply coverage or total coverage for his or her stay. By way of example, Occasionally insurance only covers a short-term facility when in reality a long-term program will be the more suitable option. To determine what payment assistance could be offered, say for example a sliding fee scale, seek advice from the program for particulars.

  • Mirror Inc
    Mirror Inc is located at:

    604 North Walnut Street
    Medicine Lodge, KS. 67104

    If you would like to contact Mirror Inc, you can reach them at 620-213-1352.

    Mirror Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, 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), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)