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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Inpatient treatment programs often require the patient to live at the center fulltime for a fixed period of time after the withdrawal phase is complete, typically 1, 2 or 3 months.
  • Prescription stimulants can increase blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature, and when used at high doses can cause serious cardiovascular complications, including stroke.
  • Prolonged exposure to alcohol can erode the stomach lining and cause chronic blood seepage into the stomach.

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 can be obtained in many different settings with various treatment lengths and plans to suit the varying needs of clients with any kind of and amount of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential programs now being included in many insurance companies, you don't have to postpone receiving 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 center. Often detoxification isn't risk-free, and even with the best of intentions people who proceed through detoxification by themselves in order to get sober could really be putting their health or even their lives at risk. It is always far better to seek out detoxification solutions in a professional center in order to avoid such risks and also to have a smooth progression from detoxification to rehabilitation at a quality drug rehabilitation center.

Methadone Detoxification

It isn't uncommon for those who turn to methadone as an answer to heroin or prescription opioid addiction to find that they are now hooked on methadone. To get off of methadone can be very challenging, because withdrawal symptoms are typically even worse than those experienced with heroin. Methadone detoxification can be undergone within a detox center however where these symptoms can be made more manageable and so that there is less likelihood of relapse so the person could very well be off of all drugs for good.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment solutions with regards to level of care, since the individual can preserve their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to remain in a rehabilitation center while undergoing rehabilitation services. Even though this might appear perfect it may not provide the required change of surroundings than many individuals in rehabilitation have to have to experience a productive rehab.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans generally cover some sort of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service including outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. Individuals might have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program that is inside their network of providers and there may be other restrictions including the amount of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose a good center they prefer and speak with a rehabilitation counselor to determine if their insurance will handle it.

  • VA Mental Health Clinic
    VA Mental Health Clinic is located at:

    525 21st Street
    Oakland, CA. 94612

    If you would like to contact VA Mental Health Clinic, you can reach them at 510-587-3400.

    VA Mental Health Clinic offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Private Health Insurance