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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Fentanyl is often diverted via pharmacy theft, fraudulent prescriptions, and illicit distribution by patients, physicians and pharmacists.
  • Sometimes the bottles used to produce meth using the "shake and bake" method explode, badly burning the meth cook and anyone else in the line of fire.
  • The first step in any inpatient rehabilitation program is a patient evaluation. The evaluation lets the treatment team assess the extent of each patient's physical addiction and identify any mental or physical health issues that need to be addressed.

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 services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services with regards to intensity of care, as the individual is able to keep their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to be in a rehab program while receiving rehabilitation services. Even though this might seem ideal it will not provide the required change of environment than many people in treatment require to have a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues are what are identified in the field of drug and alcohol rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must tackle both disorders whilst in treatment in order to find resolution because one typically triggers the other. Luckily, there are lots of alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers that can specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face so that they can not simply become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and never consider it wise to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with substance abuse could possibly have distinctive obstacles they have to overcome when in treatment, which treatment specialists in the program they opt to take part in have to be keen of so that a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is advisable to decide on a center that is used to helping seniors and older adults address the distinctive life and substance abuse issues that these clients face which can include a wider spectrum of services including medical treatment and the like.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some kind of drug and alcohol treatment service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities. Individuals might have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility that is inside their network of providers and there may be other restrictions such as the amount of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can select a quality program they like and consult with a rehab counselor to find out if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the price of particular substance abuse rehabilitation services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient programs and also partial hospitalization are all 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 may be some restrictions concerning how long a stay in inpatient drug treatment is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered prior to starting rehabilitation so that it is clear how long and individual can stay in the rehabilitation center of preference.

  • VA Maryland Healthcare System
    VA Maryland Healthcare System is located at:

    515 Broad Street
    Perry Point, MD. 21902

    If you would like to contact VA Maryland Healthcare System, you can reach them at 410-642-2411.

    VA Maryland Healthcare System offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)