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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.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with drug use may have unique obstacles they must overcome during rehab, which rehab specialists within the rehab they choose to be a part of must be keen of so that a full recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to choose a rehab that is used to helping seniors and older adults deal with the distinctive life and substance abuse problems that these clients face that might include a wider spectrum of solutions including health care and so on.

Spanish

Not all drug rehab facilities possess the staff or wherewithal to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clientele, but luckily there are more and more programs that can do so because the necessity for Spanish services is higher than any other time. Therapy, study information and so on are actually very often available in Spanish in both long and short terms programs which deliver inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish rehab is available too nationwide.

Other Languages

In each and every city in America there's someone struggling with substance abuse that isn't necessarily fluent in English, who might need rehab in whichever language it is that they are fluent in to ensure that their needs can be met properly when in rehabilitation. Fortunately, there are many alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers that have counselors on staff who speak other languages to make drug rehabilitation the best experience possible for anyone. Simply find a high quality drug and alcohol rehab program and find out if it is feasible to receive rehab in other languages.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when a person's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for some of it. In these situations, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals actually have a great deal of leverage simply because they can decide on whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many people face. Likewise, rehab centers will usually provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Some rehab centers accept Medicaid if the individual cannot self pay or present another form of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation in a limited amount of facilities, and in this instance individuals may choose to investigate the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality rehabilitation program that will produce better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at drug and alcohol rehab centers which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in setting up the individual's treatment plan. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being just like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered 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 drug rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a possibility. If a person doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they could qualify for state insurance, they should check with 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 cover both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually only inside the state which offers the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some kind of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug treatment facilities. Individuals may have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab program that's within their network of providers and there might be other restrictions such as the length of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can pick a good center they like and meet with a treatment counselor to ascertain if their insurance will cover it.

  • University Settlement Society of NY
    University Settlement Society of NY is located at:

    184 Eldridge Street
    New York, NY. 10002

    If you would like to contact University Settlement Society of NY, you can reach them at 212-453-4505 x4505.

    University Settlement Society of NY offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance

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