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Drug Addiction Facts

  • All stimulants, whether prescription or illicit such as methamphetamine, work by increasing dopamine levels in the brain; dopamine is a brain chemical which has to do with pleasure, movement, and attention. This is what produces a high when abused.
  • Not all inpatient drug/alcohol rehabilitations are alike. The type of care, treatment and counseling provided in the various rehab programs will have much to do with lasting sobriety.
  • Prescription opioid pain medications such as Oxycontin and Vicodin can have effects similar to heroin, and statistics and studies indicate that abuse of these drugs may open the door to heroin abuse.

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 treatment solutions with regards to intensity of care, because the individual can keep their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to be in a rehabilitation facility while receiving rehabilitation services. Even though this may appear ideal it may not provide the required change of atmosphere than many people in rehab require to have a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse problems are what are known in the field of alcohol and drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders while in rehabilitation to find resolution due to the fact one typically exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are lots of alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers who can specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face so that they can not simply become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not wish to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation programs accept Medicaid if the individual is unable to self pay or present some other kind of private health care insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation within a limited amount of centers, and in cases like this individuals may wish to explore the self pay option and come up with up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality treatment center which will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility.

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 a choice. If a person doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they could qualify for state insurance, they can consult their Social Services office within their area to determine if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but usually only within the state which offers the insurance coverage.

  • Northwestern Human Services
    Northwestern Human Services is located at:

    3864 Adler Place
    Bethlehem, PA. 18017

    If you would like to contact Northwestern Human Services, you can reach them at 610-866-8331 x233.

    Northwestern Human Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)