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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Inpatient drug/alcohol treatment does not include detox as that usually occurs in a hospital environment, but follows it.
  • It is recommended that anyone who is struggling with addiction to codeine take part in a drug rehab program of at least a 90 day duration which addresses opiate addiction to ensure that they remain off of the drug for good.
  • Methadone accounts for only 2 percent of painkiller prescriptions in the United State, yet it is responsible for more than 30 percent of prescription painkiller overdose deaths.

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 solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services with regards to intensity of care, because the individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to be in a treatment program while undergoing rehabilitation services. Although this might seem ideal it will not provide the much needed change of surroundings than a lot of people in recovery need to have a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use problems are what are recognized in the field of drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must deal with both disorders when it's in rehab in order to find resolution simply because one typically exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are many drug rehabilitation programs that can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face to enable them to not simply become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never consider it wise to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Gays and Lesbians

It is crucial that gays and lesbians receive quality treatment solutions within a rehab setting that's discreet and has rehab specialists available to them who comprehend the unique challenges they have to deal with in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered because of the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a program which can help them handle these issues and give them the peace of mind they may have lacked before arriving in rehabilitation can be quite a crucial part of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug abuse could have distinctive obstacles they have to conquer during treatment, which rehabilitation specialists in the rehab they elect to take part in must be keen of so that a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to select a program that is familiar with helping seniors and older adults deal with the distinctive life and drug use problems that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of solutions including health care and so on.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients get into rehabilitation as part of a court order in order to meet part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in alcohol and drug treatment often receive reduced sentences, fines etc. when cooperating with drug treatment requirements enforced with them as part of sentencing and particularly naturally when successfully completing a drug treatment center.

Spanish

Not all drug rehab centers have the staff or resources to focus on the demands of Spanish speaking clients, but fortunately there are more and more centers that can do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than previously. Therapy, study data and so on are actually frequently available in Spanish in both long and short terms centers which deliver inpatient or residential rehab and outpatient Spanish rehab is available too nationwide.

Other Languages

In every city in the U.S. there is someone experiencing drug use that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might require rehab in whatever language it is that they are fluent in so that their needs can be catered to properly while in rehab. Fortunately, there are lots of drug and alcohol rehab facilities which have counselors on staff who speak other languages to make alcohol and drug rehab the best experience possible for any individual. Simply locate a top quality alcohol and drug treatment center and find out if it is feasible to receive rehabilitation in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance won't pay for the total cost of rehab or will only pay for part of it. In these instances, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals actually have a much more leverage due to the fact they can select whichever center they would like without the limitations from health insurers that so many individuals encounter. Likewise, treatment centers will frequently offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some treatment facilities accept Medicaid if the individual cannot self pay or present some other form of private medical insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of facilities, and in this case individuals might want to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they're able to to fund a more quality treatment center which will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehab center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in establishing the individual's rehab plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of alcohol and drug rehabilitation if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't an option. When someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they could qualify for state insurance, they should seek advice from their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then apply. The majority of state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but generally only in the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some type of drug rehabilitation service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug treatment centers. Individuals might have to participate in a drug treatment center that's inside their network of providers and there may be other restrictions like the length of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select a good center they prefer and consult with a treatment specialist to determine if their insurance will take care of it.

  • St. Marks Institute for Mental Hlth
    St. Marks Institute for Mental Hlth is located at:

    57 St. Marks Place
    New York, NY. 10003

    If you would like to contact St. Marks Institute for Mental Hlth, you can reach them at 212-982-3470.

    St. Marks Institute for Mental Hlth offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance

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