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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Heroin cravings have sometimes been reported to persist for many years after an individual has stopped using the drug, particularly upon exposure to triggers such as stress or people and things that are associated with drug use. This is why treatment for heroin addiction is so crucial.
  • The acute effects of heroin use include euphoria, flushing of the skin, dry mouth, and a feeling of heaviness in the extremities.
  • In 2007, there were over 12 million individuals in the U.S. alone had used Ecstasy at least once in their lifetime and by 2009 past-month use of Ecstasy in the U.S. had increased by 37% within one year.

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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Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are what are known in the field of drug and alcohol rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders when it's in rehabilitation in order to find resolution simply because one usually exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are lots of alcohol and drug treatment facilities that can specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face to enable them to not only become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who require drug abuse treatment will frequently require services beyond what a standard alcohol and drug treatment center will be able to provide. Because comprehensive medical services tend to be a vital part of the physical process of recovery for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who most likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their addiction, it is crucial that these clients have the medical treatment needed along with any treatment services for drug abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians acquire quality treatment solutions within a treatment setting that is discreet and has rehabilitation professionals at their disposal who understand the unique problems they have to deal with in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered because of the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a facility which will help them resolve these problems and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked prior to arriving in rehab is usually a crucial part of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance won't cover the total cost of treatment or will only cover some of it. In these cases, it may seem like a drawback but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever center they would like without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many individuals encounter. In addition, rehabilitation centers will usually provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation programs accept Medicaid if the individual is not able to self pay or present some other type of private health insurance. Medicaid may only pay for outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of centers, and in this case individuals may choose to explore the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality treatment center which will produce better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation program.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of drug and alcohol rehabilitation if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't a possibility. If someone doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could qualify for state insurance, they can seek advice from their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but typically only within the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some sort of drug and alcohol rehab service ranging from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug rehab centers. Individuals could possibly have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility that is within their network of providers and there can be other limitations like how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select an excellent center they prefer and consult with a rehab counselor to find out if their insurance covers it.

  • Sheppard Pratt Health System
    Sheppard Pratt Health System is located at:

    6501 North Charles Street
    Towson, MD. 21285

    If you would like to contact Sheppard Pratt Health System, you can reach them at 410-938-5152.

    Sheppard Pratt Health System offers the following treatment services: Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance