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Drug Addiction Facts

  • A 2008 report from the "New York Times" addressed additional programs within the confines of inpatient substance treatment centers that have beneficial outcomes. These include psychotherapy techniques and cognitive behavior therapy.
  • Many individuals report taking up heroin use as an alternative to prescription drugs because it is cheaper and easier to obtain than prescription opioids.
  • Snorting meth produces effects within 3 to 5 minutes.

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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Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are available to anyone that needs to be safely managed through detox services when heavily dependent to alcohol and drugs, or who needs a better spectrum of care such as somebody who has a dual diagnosis and also needs mental health services as part of their rehabilitation procedure. You will find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services offered.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of rehab solutions in terms of level of care, since the individual is able to keep their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of needing to stay in a rehabilitation center while undergoing rehab services. Even if this may seem perfect it might not provide the required change of surroundings than many individuals in treatment have to have to experience a productive rehab.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with drug abuse could possibly have distinctive challenges they have to overcome when in treatment, which rehab specialists in the center they decide to take part in should be keen of in order that a full recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to select a center that's acquainted with helping seniors and older adults handle the unique life and drug abuse issues that these clients face which may include a broader spectrum of services including health care and the like.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only cover part of it. In these instances, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals actually have a much more leverage because they can decide on whichever facility they want without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many individuals face. In addition, rehab programs will frequently provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation centers accept Medicaid when the individual cannot self pay or present any other kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation within a limited amount of centers, and in cases like this individuals may choose to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they can to cover a more quality rehabilitation facility that will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug rehab program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehab when the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed physician, who must assist in setting up the person's rehab plan. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being paid for through Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some sort of drug and alcohol treatment service ranging from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation centers. Individuals could possibly have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center that is inside their network of providers and there can be other limitations for example how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a quality program they prefer and speak with a rehabilitation counselor to determine if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the price of particular substance abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers and also partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There may be some restrictions regarding how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehab is allowed, and every one of these questions can be answered before you start rehabilitation so that it is clear the length of time and individual can stay in the rehabilitation center of choice.

  • St. Lukes Hospital
    St. Lukes Hospital is located at:

    101 Hospital Drive
    Columbus, NC. 28722

    If you would like to contact St. Lukes Hospital, you can reach them at 828-894-3311 x3339.

    St. Lukes Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)