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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Heroin cravings have sometimes been reported to persist for many years after an individual has stopped using the drug, particularly upon exposure to triggers such as stress or people and things that are associated with drug use. This is why treatment for heroin addiction is so crucial.
  • The acute effects of heroin use include euphoria, flushing of the skin, dry mouth, and a feeling of heaviness in the extremities.
  • In 2007, there were over 12 million individuals in the U.S. alone had used Ecstasy at least once in their lifetime and by 2009 past-month use of Ecstasy in the U.S. had increased by 37% within one year.

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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Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are available to anyone that has to be safely managed through detox services when seriously addicted to alcohol and drugs, or who requires a better spectrum of care such as somebody who has a dual diagnosis so also needs mental health services during their treatment procedure. There are both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services offered.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are what are identified in the field of drug and alcohol rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders during treatment in order to find resolution because one usually triggers the other. Luckily, there are several drug and alcohol rehab facilities that can specifically address the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face to be able to not simply become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often prone to alcoholism and drug and alcohol use as a result of problems their impairment impose on them. While detection of this problem can often be difficult among the hearing impaired, there are ASL and other assistance services available for them when drug abuse treatment is needed. Aside from ASL, such services can include assistive listening tools and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are receiving the support they require in drug rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only cover some of it. In these situations, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals really have a much more leverage because they can select whichever program they want without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many individuals face. In addition, treatment facilities will often offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain rehab facilities accept Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present some other type of private health insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of centers, and in this instance individuals may wish to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they are able to to cover a more quality treatment center that will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at drug and alcohol treatment centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must aid in establishing the individual's treatment strategy. 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 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 forms of insurance or self payment are not a possibility. If a person doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might qualify for state insurance, they can talk with their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but generally only inside the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans generally cover some sort of drug rehabilitation service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities. Individuals could have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab center which is in their network of providers and there might be other restrictions like how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose a good center they like and consult with a rehab specialist to determine if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular drug abuse rehabilitation services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities as well as partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There may be some limitations as to just how long a stay in inpatient drug treatment is allowed, and every one of these questions can be answered before you begin rehabilitation so that it is clear the length of time and individual can stay in the rehabilitation facility of choice.

  • University of Maryland St. Josephs
    University of Maryland St. Josephs is located at:

    7601 Osler Drive
    Towson, MD. 21204

    If you would like to contact University of Maryland St. Josephs, you can reach them at 410-337-1584.

    University of Maryland St. Josephs offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)