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Drug Addiction Facts

  • In February 2014, Rhode Island's health department reported an increase in accidental overdose deaths associated with the use of fentanyl. There were 27 overdose deaths in the state in January, 18 in January 2013 and 15 each in January 2012 and 2011. Two additional fatal overdoses have been reported so far this month.
  • In the first 6 months of 2013, 297 items/exhibits were identified as fentanyl by law enforcement forensic laboratories.
  • Many methadone deaths involve people who just go to sleep at night and never wake up.

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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Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Substance abuse treatment services are available in many different settings and with different rehabilitation lengths and plans to accommodate the varying demands of clients with any type of and degree of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential programs now being paid by many insurance companies, you shouldn't have to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who desires it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the low end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions in terms of intensity of care, as the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a rehabilitation program while receiving treatment services. Even if this may seem perfect it will not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than lots of people in treatment need to have a productive rehab.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often prone to alcoholism and substance abuse because of the challenges that their impairment impose on them. While detection of this issue can sometimes be hard among the hearing impaired, you can find ASL and also other assistance services readily available for them when substance abuse treatment is needed. Apart from ASL, such services can include assistive listening tools and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are receiving the help they need in drug treatment.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of rehab or will only pay for part of it. In these situations, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals in fact have a great deal of leverage because they can choose whichever program they want without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many men and women encounter. In addition, rehabilitation centers will frequently offer payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain treatment centers accept Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present any other form of private health care insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of facilities, and in this instance individuals might want to explore the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they're able to to fund a more quality rehab program that will get better results, like a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at drug rehab programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in setting up the individual's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being paid for through Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans generally cover some kind of drug treatment service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. Individuals could possibly have to participate in a drug rehabilitation center that is within their network of providers and there might be other restrictions for example the amount of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent center they prefer and consult with a treatment counselor to find out if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the costs of particular substance abuse rehab services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs and also partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There could be some limitations regarding just how long a stay in inpatient drug rehab is permitted, and every one of these questions can be answered before you start rehab so that it's clear how much time and individual can stay in the treatment center of preference.

  • University of IA Hospitals and Clinics
    University of IA Hospitals and Clinics is located at:

    200 Hawkins Drive
    Iowa City, IA. 52242

    If you would like to contact University of IA Hospitals and Clinics, you can reach them at 319-384-8765.

    University of IA Hospitals and Clinics offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)