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Drug Addiction Facts

  • When fentanyl binds to opioid receptors this in turn elevates dopamine levels in the brain's reward areas, which then produces a state of euphoria and relaxation.
  • During the stay in the inpatient treatment center, patients are learning to manage and identify their drug addictions and to find alternative ways to cope with whatever is the cause of their substance addiction.
  • Although inpatient substance therapy can take place in a hospital setting, for the most part a residential environment is typical, offering 24-hour supervision and care.

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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Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment

Partial hospitalization, or Day Treatment as it's sometimes referred to as, is a type of drug and alcohol rehab facility meant for many who need and require a thorough and organized rehabilitation strategy and atmosphere yet don't require night and day supervision. It can help make individuals in recovery remain supported rehabilitation process without interfering with other activities they may need to maintain while in treatment. Partial hospitalization/Day Treatment is also a possibility for those who have completed an inpatient or residential center and need help with the smooth transition back into a normal drug free way of life.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed 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 seem like a drawback but individuals really have a much more leverage simply because they can decide on whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many individuals encounter. In addition, rehabilitation facilities will usually offer payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some treatment programs accept Medicaid if the individual cannot self pay or present some other type of private medical insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation in a limited amount of programs, and in this case individuals may wish to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they are able to to pay for a more quality rehab center that will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug rehab center.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of alcohol and drug treatment if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. If a person does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they may qualify for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office in their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but typically only within the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans generally cover some form of alcohol and drug treatment service including outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities. Individuals may have to participate in a drug rehabilitation program that is in their network of providers and there might be other limitations such as just how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a quality program they prefer and consult with a rehabilitation specialist to find out if their insurance will cover it.

  • UAB Engel Day Treatment Ctr
    UAB Engel Day Treatment Ctr is located at:

    930 20th Street South
    Birmingham, AL. 35294

    If you would like to contact UAB Engel Day Treatment Ctr, you can reach them at 205-975-4537.

    UAB Engel Day Treatment Ctr offers the following treatment services: Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance