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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Inpatient drug/alcohol programs, sometimes are extended for patients who are receiving some benefit from the program but have not yet made enough progress to leave the rehab facility.
  • Individuals with alcoholism or who abuse alcohol are less likely to be tested for HIV and to seek treatment, and are less compliant with treatment regimens than those without alcohol use disorders.
  • As with other opiate narcotics, methadone creates a feeling of well-being and binds to the same receptors in the brain as heroin and other drugs.

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 are available in several settings along with various rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the varying needs of clients with any kind of and level of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential facilities now being covered by many insurance plans, there is no need to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who desires it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehab solutions in terms of level of care, because the individual is able to keep their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to be in a treatment program while receiving rehab services. Even though this may appear ideal it might not provide the much needed change of environment than many people in rehabilitation need to have a productive rehabilitation.

Adolescents

When adolescents get involved in any type of drug use, it is important that they receive high quality care to stop the situation in its tracks so that it doesn't worsen and perhaps jeopardize their future. Due to the fact adolescent drug abuse which continues often carries on into adulthood, mothers and fathers must remain astute and get their adolescent rehab the moment a problem is noticed in a program which handles adolescent drug use. Many facilities which treat adolescents supply both inpatient and residential treatment, that has been proven to be the perfect settings for rehabilitation clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems are what are known in the field of drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must deal with both disorders when it's in rehab to find resolution because one usually exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are many drug rehab centers that can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face in order to not just become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never wish to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug use might have distinctive obstacles they have to conquer whilst in rehab, which treatment professionals within the rehab they elect to be a part of have to be keen of so that a complete recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to choose a program that is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults tackle the unique life and drug abuse issues that these clients face which can include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical treatment and so on.

Women

Women need to have quality treatment in rehab but might also need special attention to the unique challenges they face for their gender. Men and women not only face varying and unique challenges in everyday life as a result of gender, but also may abuse alcohol and drugs for unique reasons. alcohol and drug treatment centers which focus on women and the distinctive and unique needs that women encounter often helps enormously on the women's path to permanent abstinence and a higher quality of life.

Men

Similar to how women and men face varying and different challenges in life which can be specific to their gender, men and women might also face distinctive challenges in rehabilitation that are gender specific, and that's why a program designed specifically with these unique needs and obstacles at heart can be very ideal for someone looking for a powerful rehabilitation option.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders are often given the option or ordered to rehab as part of sentencing. Quite often, the offender can decide which rehab program they wish to enroll in. Upon successful completion, DUI and DWI offenders can take advantage of reduced sentencing options so that they can progress in their lives without having to be penalized further.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehab due to a court order to fulfill part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug rehab often receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when cooperating with drug and alcohol treatment requirements enforced with them in sentencing specifically of course when successfully completing a drug rehab center.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't pay for the total cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage simply because they can choose whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many people face. Likewise, rehab programs will usually offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain rehab centers will take Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present any other type of private medical health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation in a limited amount of facilities, and in cases like this individuals may want to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they can to pay for a more quality treatment facility which will produce better results, like a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab center.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of drug rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not an option. When someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could be eligible for state insurance, they should seek advice from their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually only inside the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some type of alcohol and drug rehab service ranging from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug treatment facilities. Individuals could have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program which is inside their network of providers and there may be other restrictions for example the amount of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select a quality facility they like and meet with a rehab specialist to ascertain if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the price of certain substance abuse rehab services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities and also partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some restrictions concerning the length of time a stay in inpatient drug rehab is allowed, and every one of these questions will be answered before beginning rehabilitation so that it is clear the length of time and individual can stay in the treatment facility of choice.

  • Recovery Help
    Recovery Help is located at:

    1414 East 4500 South
    Salt Lake City, UT. 84117

    If you would like to contact Recovery Help, you can reach them at 800-705-5850.

    Recovery Help offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)