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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Of the individuals aged 12 and older entering drug abuse treatment programs who reported marijuana as their primary drug of abuse in 2009, 61% of admissions 15 and younger reported marijuana as their primary drug of abuse.
  • Fentanyl is used as a pain reliever, but is so powerful that it is 100 times more potent than morphine as an analgesic.
  • Lifetime Ecstasy use increased significantly among individuals aged 12 years or older in recent years, from 10.2 million in 2002 to 14.2 million in 2009

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 solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions in terms of level of care, because the individual can preserve their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of having to be in a treatment facility while receiving rehabilitation services. While this might appear perfect it will not provide the required change of environment than many people in rehab have to have to experience a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems are what are recognized in the field of alcohol and drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must tackle both disorders while in rehab in order to find resolution due to the fact one often exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are many drug and alcohol rehab centers who can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face so that they can not only become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not feel the need to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with substance abuse might have distinctive obstacles they have to overcome whilst in rehabilitation, which rehab specialists in the center they decide to take part in should be keen of in order that a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to pick a facility that is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults address the distinctive life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which might include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical care and so on.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance won't cover the entire cost of rehab or will only cover part of it. In these situations, it may seem like a drawback but people actually have a much more leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever facility they want without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many men and women face. In addition, treatment facilities will often offer payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain treatment programs accept Medicaid in the event the individual is not able to self pay or present any other form of private medical insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehab inside a limited amount of programs, and in this instance individuals may wish to explore the self pay option and come up with up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality treatment facility that will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug rehab center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at drug rehabilitation facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the program is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must assist in establishing the person's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being exactly like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment 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 and alcohol rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If a person has no private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may be eligible for state insurance, they can talk with their Social Services office in 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 health care insurance plans generally cover some type of drug and alcohol treatment service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug treatment facilities. Individuals could have to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment program that is inside their network of providers and there may be other restrictions including how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick a good facility they prefer and meet with a treatment counselor to find out if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular substance abuse rehabilitation services. 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 representative. There might be some limitations as to how long a stay in inpatient drug treatment is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered before you begin treatment so that it is clear the length of time and individual can stay in the rehab program of preference.

  • Oxford County Mental Health Services
    Oxford County Mental Health Services is located at:

    150 Congress Street
    Rumford, ME. 4276

    If you would like to contact Oxford County Mental Health Services, you can reach them at 207-364-3549.

    Oxford County Mental Health Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)