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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Abuse of fentanyl is not a new occurrence and individuals have been abusing this powerful narcotic since the mid-1970's, however the rate of abuse of the drug has increased in recent years.
  • Major heroin withdrawal symptoms typically peak between 48 and 72 hours after the last dose has been administered, and wane after about a week.
  • An overdose of prescription stimulants can be potentially fatal, and can include symptoms such as high or low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, nausea, panic, rapid breathing, restlessness, vomiting, fatigue, hallucinations, abdominal cramps, aggressiveness, depression, convulsions, tremors or coma.

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 a variety of settings along with different rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the various demands of clients with any sort of and amount of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential centers now being paid by many insurance companies, you don't have to put off getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who desires it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs is a process which can be made considerably more manageable and safely overseen when in a proper detox or alcohol and drug treatment facility. Often detoxification isn't without risk, and even with the best of intentions people who proceed through detoxification by themselves so that they can get sober might really be putting their health and even their lives in danger. It is usually best to look for detoxification solutions inside a professional facility to prevent such dangers and also to have a smooth transition from detoxification to rehabilitation in a quality drug rehabilitation center.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services regarding intensity of care, as the individual can preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of having to remain in a rehabilitation program while receiving rehabilitation services. Even though this might seem ideal it may not provide the required change of atmosphere than a lot of people in rehab require to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Adolescents

When adolescents become involved in any sort of substance abuse, it is crucial that they receive high quality care to halt the situation in its tracks so that it doesn't get any worse and maybe put their future in jeopardy. Because adolescent drug use which persists often carries on into one's adult life, parents must continue to be astute and get their adolescent rehab when an issue is observed in a facility which handles adolescent substance abuse. A lot of programs which treat adolescents supply both inpatient and residential rehabilitation, which has been proven to be the most effective settings for rehab clients of this age.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues are what are identified in the field of alcohol and drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders while in treatment in order to find resolution simply because one usually exacerbates the other. Luckily, there are many alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs who can specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face to be able to not simply become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never feel the need to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Men

Similar to how men and women encounter varying and different challenges in daily life that happen to be specific to their gender, women and men might also face distinctive challenges in rehab that are gender-specific, which explains why a center designed specifically with these unique needs and obstacles in mind can be quite ideal for someone looking for a powerful treatment solution.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and drug abuse due to the problems that their impairment impose on them. While discovery of the problem can often be hard among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL as well as other assistance services readily available for them when drug abuse treatment is required. Other than ASL, such services can sometimes include assistive listening tools and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired folks are obtaining the help they require in drug rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't pay for the total cost of treatment or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may seem like a drawback but individuals really have a great deal of leverage because they can choose whichever program they would like without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many individuals encounter. In addition, rehab programs will often offer payment assistance for individuals whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must assist in establishing the person's treatment plan. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being similar to any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some sort of alcohol and drug rehab service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation centers. Individuals might have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility which is inside their network of providers and there could be other limitations like the length of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick an excellent center they prefer and meet with a rehab counselor to ascertain if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expense of particular substance abuse rehab services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers and also partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There could be some restrictions regarding how long a stay in inpatient drug rehabilitation is permitted, and all of these questions can be answered before beginning rehab so that it is clear how long and individual can stay in the treatment program of choice.

  • University of Michigan
    University of Michigan is located at:

    Rachel Upjohn Building
    Ann Arbor, MI. 48109

    If you would like to contact University of Michigan, you can reach them at 734-764-0231.

    University of Michigan offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)