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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Major heroin withdrawal symptoms typically peak between 48 and 72 hours after the last dose has been administered, and wane after about a week.
  • As of 2011, about 30% of 10th grade students had used marijuana in the past year.
  • Cocaine use can trigger chaotic heart rhythms, called ventricular fibrillation, the physical symptoms of which may include chest pain, nausea, blurred vision, fever, muscle spasms, convulsions and coma.

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 can be obtained in many different settings along with different rehab lengths and plans to accommodate the varying needs of clients with any type of and amount of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential programs now being included in many insurance plans, there is no need to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anybody who needs it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment solutions with regards to level of care, since the individual is able to keep their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to stay in a rehab facility while receiving treatment services. Although this might appear ideal it will not provide the much needed change of surroundings than many people in rehabilitation require to have a successful rehab.

Adolescents

When adolescents get involved in any kind of drug abuse, it is crucial that they obtain quality care to halt the problem in its tracks so that it doesn't worsen and maybe put their future in jeopardy. Because adolescent drug abuse which persists often carries on into one's adult life, parents must remain astute and get their adolescent treatment when a problem is observed in a facility which addresses adolescent substance abuse. A lot of facilities which deal with adolescents supply both inpatient and residential rehab, that has been shown to be the most effective settings for treatment clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug use issues are what are identified in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must deal with both disorders when it's in rehabilitation to find resolution simply because one usually triggers the other. Fortunately, there are many drug and alcohol rehab centers that can specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face in order to not only become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of drug abuse rehab will often need solutions beyond what a traditional drug rehab program can deliver. Simply because comprehensive healthcare solutions are often a key part of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their habit, it is important that these clients have the medical treatment necessary in conjunction with any rehab solutions for his or her substance abuse issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians acquire quality rehabilitation solutions within a rehab environment which is discreet and with treatment professionals at their disposal who understand the unique problems which they experience in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians might be triggered by the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a facility which will help them resolve these issues and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked prior to arriving in treatment can be a crucial aspect of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with substance abuse may have distinctive challenges they have to overcome whilst in rehab, which treatment specialists in the facility they elect to take part in must be keen of so that a full recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to select a program that's accustomed to helping seniors and older adults handle the unique life and substance abuse issues that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of services including medical care and so on.

Pregnant/Postpartum Women

Pregnant and postpartum women don't just need assistance from a quality rehab for their own health and wellbeing but in addition the wellbeing unborn child or for the child they've given birth to who needs to be properly looked after while they become rehabilitated and as a result capable of being a better mother. Rehabilitation opportunities exist that provide them and their child with sufficient healthcare services while also making certain they acquire the treatment they might require to become sober and be able to stay that way to be the best parent they can be.

Women

Women need high quality rehabilitation in rehab but will also require special awareness of the unique issues they face due to their gender. Women and men not only face different and distinctive challenges in daily life as a result of gender, but also may abuse alcohol and drugs for unique reasons. drug treatment programs which cater to women and the specific and unique needs that women face can help enormously on the women's path to long term abstinence and a higher standard of living.

Men

Just as women and men face varying and unique challenges in daily life which can be specific to their gender, men and women could also encounter distinctive challenges in rehab which are gender-specific, which explains why a rehab specifically designed with these unique needs and challenges in mind can be very ideal for someone searching for a powerful treatment option.

DUI/DWI Offenders

DUI and DWI offenders in many cases are given the possibility or ordered to rehabilitation as part of sentencing. Quite often, the offender can choose which rehab facility they would like to attend. Upon successful completion, DUI and DWI offenders can take advantage of reduced sentencing options so that they can move ahead in their lives without having to be penalized any more.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehab as part of a court order to fulfill part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in alcohol and drug rehabilitation frequently receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when being cooperative with alcohol and drug treatment specifications enforced on them as part of sentencing specifically naturally when successfully graduating an alcohol and drug treatment program.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of treatment or will only pay for some of it. In these instances, it may seem like a drawback but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage simply because they can decide on whichever program they would like without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many people encounter. Likewise, rehab facilities will usually provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some form of drug rehabilitation service including outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab centers. Individuals might have to participate in a drug rehab program that is in their network of providers and there may be other restrictions such as the length of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a quality program they prefer and consult with a rehab counselor to ascertain if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expense of particular drug abuse rehab solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs in addition to partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some limitations as to the length of time a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehab is allowed, and all of these questions can be answered before you start rehabilitation so that it's clear how long and individual can stay in the rehabilitation facility of preference.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance possibility made available from many different alcohol and drug treatment centers in an effort to help clients afford rehab where this might not have been doable initially. For instance, one client's fee for rehab may be different and less than somebody else whose financial situation is better which makes them better able to pay for the full expense of rehab. Registrars consider variables apart from income including number of dependents to ascertain the ultimate cost using the sliding scale.

  • Rehab After Work
    Rehab After Work is located at:

    1420 Walnut Street
    Philadelphia, PA. 19102

    If you would like to contact Rehab After Work, you can reach them at 215-546-2200.

    Rehab After Work offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)

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