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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Codeine is a highly effective drug when used properly and short-term to treat legitimate medical conditions, but is not meant to be used long term.
  • Fentanyl patches are often abused by removing the gel within the patch and injecting or ingesting it.
  • For many years the vast majority of current heroin users were aged 30 or older, but that number is changing, with the average age currently being around 21 years old.

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 accessible to anybody who must be safely managed through detoxification services when heavily dependent to drugs, or who wants a broader spectrum of care such as somebody who is dealing with a dual diagnosis so also requires mental health services during their rehab process. You will find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services available.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehab services with regards to intensity of care, as the individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of having to stay in a treatment facility while undergoing rehab services. Even though this might seem ideal it might not provide the required change of surroundings than lots of people in rehab need to experience a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders are what are known in the field of drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders whilst in rehabilitation to find resolution because one typically triggers the other. Luckily, there are several alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers who can specifically hone in on the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face so that they can not merely become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not wish to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who need substance abuse rehabilitation will very often require solutions beyond what a traditional alcohol and drug treatment program will be able to provide. Simply because extensive healthcare services in many cases are a key aspect of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their habit, it is vital that these clients have the medical treatment needed together with any rehabilitation services for their drug use issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians obtain excellent rehabilitation services within a treatment setting which can be discreet and with rehab professionals at their disposal who comprehend the unique problems that they experience in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians may also be triggered because of the problems they face due to their sexual preference, a rehab which can help them resolve these issues and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked before arriving in rehabilitation could be a crucial part of rehab for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who struggle with drug abuse could possibly have unique obstacles they have to overcome during rehab, which rehab professionals within the center they elect to be a part of must be keen of to ensure that a complete recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to decide on a rehab that is familiar with helping seniors and older adults handle the unique life and drug abuse problems that these clients face that might include a broader spectrum of solutions including health care and so on.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation facilities accept Medicaid in the event the individual is not able to self pay or present some other kind of private health care insurance. Medicaid may only pay for outpatient and short-term rehab inside a limited amount of programs, and in cases like this individuals may wish to investigate the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they are able to to cover a more quality rehab program which will get better results, like a long-term residential drug treatment program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at drug treatment facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the facility is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help out with establishing the individual's rehab strategy. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being exactly like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being covered through Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some form of drug rehab service including outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug treatment centers. Individuals might have to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab facility which is within their network of providers and there can be other limitations including how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick an excellent program they prefer and consult with a treatment counselor to determine if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular substance abuse rehab services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers in addition to partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There can be some limitations as to the length of time a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered before you start rehabilitation so that it is clear how much time and individual can remain in the rehabilitation center of preference.

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

    151 Knollcroft Road
    Lyons, NJ. 7939

    If you would like to contact VA NJ Healthcare System, you can reach them at 908-647-0180 x4564.

    VA NJ Healthcare System offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)