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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Some studies suggest that a marijuana user's risk of heart attack during the first hour after having smoked the drug is four times his or her usual risk.
  • Crack cocaine can be purchased in small amounts that are enough for two smoke sessions for an average of $5 to $15, and may be as much as 90 percent pure which is up to six times stronger than powder cocaine that is normally purchased on the street.
  • According to the Center for Disease Control, methadone use is riskier than other prescription painkiller use because levels build up in the body and may interfere with a person's normal heart rhythm or breathing.

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 services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services with regards to intensity of care, since the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of having to be in a rehab facility while undergoing treatment services. Although this may seem ideal it may not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than lots of people in rehab require to have a productive rehab.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance isn't going to pay for the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these instances, it may seem like a disadvantage but people really have a much more leverage because they can select whichever program they would like without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many individuals face. In addition, treatment facilities will usually offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain treatment programs accept Medicaid if the individual is unable to self pay or present some other type of private medical health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation within a limited amount of facilities, 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 pay for a more quality rehabilitation center which will produce better results, such as a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive treatment at drug rehabilitation programs which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab when 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 individual's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of drug and alcohol treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a choice. When someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may be eligible for state insurance, they can check with their Social Services office within their area to determine if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but generally only in the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some sort of drug rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs. Individuals might have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility that is inside their network of providers and there may be other limitations such as the length of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a good facility they prefer and meet with a treatment specialist to determine if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular substance abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities in addition to 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 could be some restrictions concerning the length of time a stay in inpatient drug treatment is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered before you start rehabilitation so that it's clear just how long and individual can remain in the rehabilitation facility of preference.

  • Serenity Behavioral Health Systems
    Serenity Behavioral Health Systems is located at:

    306 Greenway Street
    Thomson, GA. 30824

    If you would like to contact Serenity Behavioral Health Systems, you can reach them at 706-432-4800.

    Serenity Behavioral Health Systems offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)