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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Long-term methamphetamine abuse can result in inflammation of the heart lining.
  • As of February 1, 2014 Canadian pharmacists will start giving out a formulation of methadone called Methadose, covered under PharmaCare, which is the same dosage but patients will only have to ingest a 10-millilitre dose of the liquid, which is about two teaspoons, instead of 100 millilitres, just under half a cup.
  • Meth use may lead to irreparable brain damage, because the drug destroys natural dopamine production sites in the brain.

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 regarding level of care, for the reason that individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of having to remain in a rehab center while undergoing rehabilitation services. Even though this may seem perfect it might not provide the much needed change of environment than a lot of people in treatment require to experience a successful rehab.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of rehab or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a drawback but people really have a great deal of leverage because they can choose whichever program they would like without the restrictions from health insurers that so many men and women encounter. In addition, rehab facilities will usually offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at alcohol and drug treatment centers which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the center is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in establishing the individual's treatment plan. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being similar to any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being paid for through Medicare Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some kind of drug rehabilitation service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug treatment programs. Individuals may have to participate in a drug rehabilitation program that's within their network of providers and there may be other limitations for example just how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select a good center they prefer and meet with a treatment specialist to ascertain if their insurance will take care of it.

  • VA Nebraska Western Iowa HCS
    VA Nebraska Western Iowa HCS is located at:

    2206 Longo Drive
    Bellevue, NE. 68005

    If you would like to contact VA Nebraska Western Iowa HCS, you can reach them at 402-591-4500.

    VA Nebraska Western Iowa HCS offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, Private Health Insurance