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Drug Addiction Facts

  • In 2008 it was estimated that there were 1.9 million past-month cocaine users in the U.S., of which approximately 359,000 were current crack users.
  • It costs an estimated $230,000 to treat a meth lab burn victim, with the most common age of meth lab incident victims being under 4 years of age.
  • Deaths have occurred after snorting a single line of cocaine in recreational use where the average dose of 1 line is 20 mg.

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 low end of the spectrum of treatment services in terms of level of care, for the reason that individual can maintain their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to remain in a rehabilitation center while undergoing treatment services. While this may seem ideal it will not provide the required change of environment than a lot of people in treatment require to have a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders are what are known in the field of alcohol and drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders whilst in treatment to find resolution because one often triggers the other. Fortunately, there are lots of alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities that can specifically address the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues face to be able to not simply become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never feel the need to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Spanish

Not all drug and alcohol treatment centers have the staff or resources to focus on the requirements of Spanish speaking clientele, but luckily there are more and more facilities that will do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than previously. Therapy, study information and stuff like that are actually very often obtainable in Spanish in both long and short terms facilities which provide inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehab is also available nationwide.

Other Languages

In every city in the U.S. there is someone experiencing drug use that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who may need rehabilitation in whatever language it is that they are fluent in to ensure that their needs can be catered to properly during rehabilitation. Fortunately, there are numerous drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities that have counselors on staff who speak other languages to make alcohol and drug rehabilitation the most effective experience possible for any individual. Simply look for a top quality drug and alcohol rehab program and inquire if it is possible to receive rehab in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of rehab or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a disadvantage but people in fact have a much more leverage due to the fact they can select whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurers that so many men and women face. Likewise, rehabilitation facilities will often provide payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

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

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at drug and alcohol rehab programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in setting up the person's treatment plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being paid for 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 alcohol and drug rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not an option. If someone does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but generally only in the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some kind of drug treatment service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities. Individuals could possibly have to participate in a drug treatment facility that is within their network of providers and there might be other restrictions like just how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick an excellent facility they like and meet with a rehabilitation counselor to find out if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain drug abuse rehab solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs along with partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some restrictions about how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered before you start rehab so that it is clear just how long and individual can stay in the treatment facility of choice.

  • South Middlesex Opportunity Council
    South Middlesex Opportunity Council is located at:

    300 Howard Street
    Framingham, MA. 1702

    If you would like to contact South Middlesex Opportunity Council, you can reach them at 508-879-2250.

    South Middlesex Opportunity Council offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)