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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Studies have shown that the two drugs, Ritalin and cocaine, are nearly indistinguishable when administered intravenously to cocaine addicts.
  • In 2006 the FDA warned the public that they had received many reports of death and life-threatening side effects in patients that have taken methadone as prescribed by their physicians for pain relief.
  • Serious side effects as a result of methamphetamine use which could be life threatening can include convulsions, dangerously high body temperature, stroke, cardiac arrhythmia, stomach cramps and shaking.

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 many different settings along with various rehab lengths and plans to accommodate the various demands of clients with any kind of and level of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential centers now being paid by many insurance companies, you shouldn't have to postpone receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who desires it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of rehab services regarding intensity of care, because the individual can maintain their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to be in a rehabilitation center while receiving rehabilitation services. While this might seem perfect it might not provide the required change of environment than many people in treatment 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 disorders are what are identified in the field of drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders when it's in rehabilitation to find resolution simply because one usually exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are several drug rehabilitation centers that can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face so that they can not merely become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never wish to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians obtain quality rehab solutions in a rehabilitation environment which can be discreet and has rehab specialists available to them who understand the unique challenges they have to deal with in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians may also be triggered because of the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a program which can help them resolve these issues and give them the confidence they may have lacked before arriving in rehab could be a crucial part of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug use could possibly have unique challenges they must overcome during treatment, which rehabilitation professionals in the facility they choose to be a part of have to be keen of in order that a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to pick a program that's accustomed to helping seniors and older adults deal with the distinctive life and drug abuse problems that these clients face which might include a broader spectrum of services including health care and so on.

Women

Women need high quality treatment in rehab but might also require special awareness of the distinctive challenges they face due to their gender. Women and men not just face varying and distinctive challenges in life due to gender, but also may abuse drugs and alcohol for very different reasons. alcohol and drug treatment facilities which cater to women and the distinctive and unique needs that women face often helps enormously on a women's road to permanent sobriety and a higher quality lifestyle.

Men

Just as men and women encounter varying and unique challenges in daily life that happen to be specific to their gender, men and women may also face unique challenges in rehab that are gender-specific, which is why a center specifically designed with these unique needs and obstacles in mind can be quite helpful for someone seeking an effective treatment solution.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders in many cases are given the possibility or ordered to rehabilitation as a term of their sentencing. In many cases, the offender can choose which rehab center they wish to go to. When successfully completed, DUI and DWI offenders benefit from reduced sentencing options to be able to progress in their lives without getting penalized further.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehab due to a court order to meet a part of their sentencing for any drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug treatment often receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when being cooperative with alcohol and drug rehab specifications enforced on them as part of sentencing specifically of course when successfully completing an alcohol and drug treatment program.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance won't cover the entire cost of treatment or will only cover some of it. In these instances, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals really have a much more leverage due to the fact they can select whichever program they would like without the restrictions from health insurers that so many men and women face. Likewise, rehab centers will frequently provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Some treatment programs accept Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present some other kind of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of programs, and in this case individuals may choose to investigate the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality rehab program which will produce better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehab program.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans generally cover some kind of drug rehab service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug treatment facilities. Individuals might have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab center that's in their network of providers and there could be other restrictions for example just how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose a quality program they prefer and consult with a rehabilitation counselor to determine if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expense of particular substance abuse rehab services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers as well as partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There may be some limitations as to how much time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehab is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered prior to starting rehabilitation so that it's clear the length of time and individual can remain in the rehabilitation facility of preference.

  • Recovery Unlimited Counseling Services
    Recovery Unlimited Counseling Services is located at:

    214 West Saginaw Street
    St. Louis, MI. 48880

    If you would like to contact Recovery Unlimited Counseling Services, you can reach them at 989-681-5119.

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