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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Shabanging heroin has increased in popularity, a practice which involves picking up cooked heroin with a syringe and squirting it up the nose.
  • In 2011, there were 6,195 meth labs shut down in the U.S.
  • Inpatient rehabilitation programs organize daily group activities and mealtimes so that individuals are provided ample opportunity to learn social interaction and community-building skills.

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 low end of the spectrum of treatment services in terms of level of care, for the reason that individual can keep their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of having to remain in a rehab facility while receiving rehabilitation services. Even though this might appear ideal it will not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than lots of people in treatment require to have a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use problems are what are known in the field of alcohol and drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders while in rehab in order to find resolution due to the fact one typically triggers the other. Fortunately, there are numerous drug rehab programs who can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues face so that they can not only become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not consider it wise to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who may need drug abuse rehabilitation will often need solutions beyond what a traditional alcohol and drug rehabilitation program will be able to provide. Due to the fact comprehensive medical services will often be a vital part of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who most likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease because of their habit, it is crucial that these clients receive the health care needed along with any rehab solutions for their drug use problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is crucial that gays and lesbians obtain excellent rehabilitation services within a rehab setting which is discreet and with rehab professionals available to them who comprehend the unique challenges which they experience in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians may also be triggered because of the problems they face due to their sexual preference, a facility that can help them resolve these problems and give them the confidence that they've lacked before arriving in treatment could be a crucial aspect of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug use might have unique challenges they have to conquer whilst in rehabilitation, which rehabilitation specialists in the center they opt 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 program that is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults address the unique life and drug abuse issues that these clients face which might include a broader spectrum of services including medical care and the like.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for part of it. In these cases, it may appear like a drawback but individuals in fact have a much more leverage because they can select whichever facility they want without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many people encounter. In addition, rehabilitation programs will usually provide payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at alcohol and drug treatment programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in setting up the person's rehab plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being just like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered through Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans generally cover some sort of drug and alcohol rehab service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment programs. Individuals could have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program that is within their network of providers and there might be other restrictions including the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a good center they prefer and meet with a rehab counselor to determine if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of certain drug abuse rehab services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities and also partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There could be some limitations about how much time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation is allowed, and all of these questions can be answered prior to starting rehabilitation so that it is clear how long and individual can remain in the rehab facility of choice.

  • Tomah VAMC
    Tomah VAMC is located at:

    1525 Losey Boulevard
    La Crosse, WI. 54601

    If you would like to contact Tomah VAMC, you can reach them at 608-787-6411.

    Tomah VAMC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)