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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Heroin overdoses occur regardless of the mean by which the drug is administered, and can include symptoms such as slow and shallow breathing, convulsions, coma, and death.
  • In 2008 it was estimated that there were 1.9 million past-month cocaine users in the U.S., of which approximately 359,000 were current crack users.
  • Methamphetamine is an extremely addictive stimulant drug most popularly known as meth, ice, and crystal.

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 low end of the spectrum of treatment solutions in terms of intensity of care, as the individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of having to stay in a treatment program while receiving treatment services. While this may seem perfect it may not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than many people in rehab need to experience a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues are what are known in the field of alcohol and drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must address both disorders while in treatment to find resolution because one often triggers the other. Luckily, there are numerous drug and alcohol rehab programs that can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues face so that they can not merely become sober but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not feel the need to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug abuse might have distinctive obstacles they have to overcome while in rehab, which rehabilitation professionals in the center they decide to be a part of should be keen of to ensure that a complete recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to choose a rehab that is familiar with helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and drug abuse problems that these clients face which can include a wider spectrum of solutions including medical treatment and the like.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance isn't going to pay for the total cost of rehab or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a disadvantage but people in fact have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever program they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many men and women encounter. In addition, rehab centers will usually provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain treatment programs accept Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present another form of private health insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of programs, and in such cases individuals may wish to explore the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they're able to to cover a more quality rehabilitation facility that will produce better results, such as a long-term residential drug rehabilitation program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at alcohol and drug rehab facilities which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in establishing the individual's rehab 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 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 costs of drug and alcohol treatment if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If someone doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could be eligible for state insurance, they can talk with their Social Services office within their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but usually only in the state which offers the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some type of drug and alcohol rehab service which range from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab facilities. Individuals could have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center which is within their network of providers and there might be other restrictions like the length of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent facility they like and meet with a rehabilitation specialist to determine if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of certain substance abuse rehab solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers and also partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some restrictions as to how much time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehab is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered before you start rehabilitation so that it is clear just how long and individual can remain in the rehab program of choice.

  • VA Central Western Massachusetts
    VA Central Western Massachusetts is located at:

    143 Munson Street
    Greenfield, MA. 1301

    If you would like to contact VA Central Western Massachusetts, you can reach them at 413-584-4040 x6400.

    VA Central Western Massachusetts offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)