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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Freebase cocaine is the cocaine compound that has not been neutralized by an acid to make the Hydrochloride salt, a form of cocaine which is smokable.
  • In the 1970's Ecstasy was administered to psychotherapy patients, a practice which was stopped in 1986 when animal studies that the drug caused brain damage.
  • Marijuana use has been found to worsen cases of psychosis patients with schizophrenia.

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 low end of the spectrum of treatment solutions regarding intensity of care, because the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to be in a rehabilitation program while undergoing treatment services. Even though this may seem ideal it will not provide the much needed change of environment than many people in rehabilitation need to have a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues are what are identified in the field of alcohol and drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders whilst in rehabilitation in order to find resolution simply because one often exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are many drug rehabilitation programs who are able to specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face in order to not only become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians acquire excellent rehab services in a treatment environment that is discreet and with treatment professionals at their disposal who comprehend the distinctive challenges that they have to deal with in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered because of the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a facility which can help them resolve these issues and give them the confidence that they've lacked before arriving in rehabilitation can be quite a crucial part of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehab as part of a court ruling to satisfy part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol rehab frequently receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when being cooperative with alcohol and drug rehabilitation specifications enforced with them in sentencing and also of course when successfully graduating a drug treatment center.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and drug and alcohol use due to challenges their impairment impose on them. While discovery of this problem can sometimes be difficult among the hearing impaired, there are ASL as well as other assistance services intended for them when drug abuse treatment is necessary. Other than ASL, such services can include assistive listening equipment and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired folks are receiving the support they need in alcohol and drug treatment.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance won't pay for the total cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for part of it. In these situations, it may appear like a drawback but people really have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can choose whichever center they want without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many individuals face. In addition, rehabilitation centers will usually provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation facilities will take Medicaid if the individual cannot self pay or present some other type of private health insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of programs, and in this case individuals may choose to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they can to pay for a more quality rehabilitation program which will get better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the program is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help out with establishing the person's rehab plan. Inpatient solutions are covered 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 Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of alcohol and drug treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. If a person does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might qualify for state insurance, they can consult their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but generally only within the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some type of drug and alcohol treatment service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug rehab facilities. Individuals might have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center that's in their network of providers and there may be other limitations for example the length of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a good program they like and speak with a rehabilitation counselor to find out if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the price of certain drug abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers in addition to partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There may be some limitations regarding the length of time a stay in inpatient drug treatment is permitted, and all of these questions can be answered before beginning treatment so that it is clear just how long and individual can stay in the treatment center of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance option available from a number of drug and alcohol rehab centers in order to help individuals afford treatment where this might not have been doable initially. For example, one client's price for rehab might be different and lower than another individual whose financial situation is better making them more prepared to pay the full price of rehab. Registrars take into account additional factors besides income including amount of dependents to ascertain the final cost using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug rehabilitation centers offer payment assistance to help individuals who might not have adequate resources to self pay for rehab or whose medical insurance won't supply coverage or total coverage for their stay. For instance, Sometimes insurance only covers a short-term facility when in actuality a long-term program is going to be the more appropriate choice. To determine what payment assistance may be available, say for example a sliding fee scale, seek advice from the center for particulars.

  • Pathways Inc
    Pathways Inc is located at:

    3701 Lansdowne Drive
    Ashland, KY. 41102

    If you would like to contact Pathways Inc, you can reach them at 606-324-1141.

    Pathways Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, 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)