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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Studies indicate that cocaine may have a direct effect on blood vessels in the brain, causing them to go into spasm and narrow, resulting in a decrease of blood to the brain, and may even cause inflammation in the blood vessels of the brain and cause stroke.
  • Common street names for cocaine are Coke, Dust, Toot, Line, Nose Candy, Snow, Sneeze, Powder, Girl, White Pony, Flake, C, The Lady, and Rock.
  • There is concern among pediatricians that using prescription stimulants on children may affect their development, and it is still unknown how these drugs biologically affect the developing brain.

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 a number of settings and with various rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the varying demands of clients with any kind of and degree of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential centers now being paid by many insurance plans, there is no need to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who needs it.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of treatment solutions in terms of intensity of care, since the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of needing to be in a rehab program while receiving rehabilitation services. While this might appear perfect it may not provide the required change of environment than many individuals in treatment require to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Adolescents

When adolescents get involved in any type of drug use, it is vital that they obtain high quality care to stop the problem in its tracks so that it doesn't worsen and perhaps jeopardize their future. Due to the fact adolescent drug abuse which persists often continues into one's adult life, parents must continue to be astute and get their adolescent treatment the moment an issue is observed in a center which handles adolescent drug use. Many facilities which treat adolescents provide both inpatient and residential rehabilitation, which has been shown to be the perfect settings for treatment clients of this age.

Spanish

Not all alcohol and drug treatment programs possess the staff or resources to focus on the requirements of Spanish speaking clients, but thankfully there are more and more facilities that are able to do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than previously. Counselling, study info and stuff like that are actually frequently accessible in Spanish in both long and short terms programs which provide inpatient or residential treatment and outpatient Spanish rehabilitation is also available nationwide.

Medicaid

Certain rehab centers will take Medicaid when the individual is not able to self pay or present any other kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation within a limited amount of centers, and in this case individuals might want to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they're able to to pay for a more quality treatment facility which will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of drug rehab if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a possibility. If a person doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office within 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 treatment, but generally only in the state which offers the insurance coverage.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance possibility provided by numerous alcohol and drug treatment facilities in order to help clients afford rehab where this may not have been doable originally. For instance, one client's fee for rehab might be different and lower than somebody else whose finances are better which makes them better able to spend the money for full cost of treatment. Registrars take into consideration additional factors aside from income including number of dependents to ascertain the final cost using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug and alcohol rehab facilities provide payment assistance to help clients who may not have enough money to self pay for treatment or whose health insurance won't supply coverage or total coverage for their stay. For instance, Occasionally insurance only covers a short-term program when in actuality a long-term program will be the more ideal option. To see what payment assistance may be available, say for example a sliding fee scale, talk with the program for particulars.

  • Serving Children and Adults in Need
    Serving Children and Adults in Need is located at:

    705 West Jefferson Street
    Brownsville, TX. 78520

    If you would like to contact Serving Children and Adults in Need, you can reach them at 956-544-3095.

    Serving Children and Adults in Need offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)