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Drug Addiction Facts

  • There is concern among pediatricians that using prescription stimulants on children may affect their development, and it is still unknown how these drugs biologically affect the developing brain.
  • Globally, the harmful use of alcohol results in 2.5 million deaths each year.
  • The average addict �''self medicates�'' a physical, emotional, spiritual hurt with drugs he/she has not been able to deal with in a healthy manner.

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 low end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services with regards to level of care, as the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of having to remain in a rehab center while receiving treatment services. While this may seem perfect it may not provide the required change of atmosphere than a lot of people in treatment have to have to experience a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders are what are identified in the field of drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders whilst in rehab to find resolution because one usually triggers the other. Luckily, there are many drug rehabilitation programs who can specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face so that they can not just become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not consider it wise to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who may need drug abuse treatment will very often require services beyond what a standard drug and alcohol rehab facility will be able to deliver. Simply because extensive healthcare services in many cases are an important part of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who most likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their addiction, it is crucial that these clients get the health care required in conjunction with any rehabilitation services for his or her substance abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is important that gays and lesbians obtain excellent rehabilitation services within a rehabilitation environment that's discreet and with treatment specialists at their disposal who comprehend the unique challenges that they can have to deal with in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians might be triggered because of the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a program that can help them resolve these issues and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked before arriving in rehabilitation is usually a crucial aspect of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with drug abuse may have distinctive obstacles they have to overcome during treatment, which treatment professionals in the rehab they decide to take part in must be keen of to ensure a complete recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to select a center that's acquainted with helping seniors and older adults tackle the distinctive life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which can include a wider spectrum of solutions including medical treatment and the like.

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation centers will take Medicaid when the individual is not able to self pay or present another type of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may only cover outpatient and short-term rehab inside a limited amount of programs, and in this instance individuals may choose to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they can to cover a more quality rehab center which will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive treatment at drug treatment centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in setting up the person's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being just like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being paid for through Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some sort of drug rehab service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities. Individuals may have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center that's within their network of providers and there can be other restrictions like the length of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a quality facility they prefer and consult with a treatment specialist to find out if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expense of certain substance abuse rehabilitation solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities and also partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There could be some limitations as to just how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug treatment is permitted, and all of these questions can be answered prior to starting treatment so that it's clear just how long and individual can remain in the treatment facility of preference.

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

    11 Getty Avenue
    Paterson, NJ. 7503

    If you would like to contact VA NJ Healthcare System, you can reach them at 973-247-1666.

    VA NJ Healthcare System offers the following treatment services: 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)