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Drug Addiction Facts

  • In the United States, the rate of heroin use in high school aged children has increased dramatically over the last ten years, with over 2% of high school senior reporting such use at least once.
  • Everyone handles methadone differently, and one 50mg dose of methadone might be tolerable for one individual, but may cause a methadone overdose in another.
  • Fentanyl withdrawal symptoms can occur within just a few hours of the last dose, and will typically become worse and worse and more intense until they reach a plateau, and will typically subside within a few days to a week.

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 are available in a variety of settings along with different rehabilitation lengths and plans to accommodate the varying needs of clients with any sort of and amount of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential centers now being paid by many insurance companies, you shouldn't have to put off receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who needs it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs is a course of action which can be made much more manageable and safely overseen when in a proper detox or alcohol and drug rehabilitation program. Often detoxification isn't risk free, and even with the very best of intentions individuals who undergo detoxification independently so that they can get sober could actually be putting their health and even their lives in danger. It is usually best to look for detoxification solutions in a professional facility to prevent such hazards as well as have a smooth progression from detoxification to rehab at a quality drug rehabilitation center.

Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are accessible to anyone who must be safely managed through detoxification services when intensely dependent to alcohol and drugs, or who needs a better spectrum of care such as somebody who is dealing with a dual diagnosis so also needs mental health solutions during their rehab procedure. You will find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services offered.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of treatment solutions with regards to intensity of care, for the reason that individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to stay in a treatment center while undergoing treatment services. Even though this may appear ideal it may not provide the much needed change of surroundings than lots of people in treatment need to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less)

Residential short-term treatment for 30 days or less is an alternative which allows individuals in rehab to have the much needed change of environment needed to have a shot at remaining sober. Residential treatment is the premiere option because individuals can feel comfortable and at home while receiving services. Residential short-term rehab for 30 days or less may not be lengthy enough for particular people with more serious addiction and dependency problems, and this should always be looked into after the 30 days to determine if more intensive rehab is required.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of rehabilitation or will only cover some of it. In these instances, it may appear like a drawback but individuals really have a much more leverage because they can decide on whichever center they want without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many individuals face. Likewise, rehabilitation programs will frequently provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Some treatment facilities accept Medicaid when the individual is not able to self pay or present another kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of facilities, and in cases like this individuals may want to explore the self pay option and come up with up any resources they can to cover a more quality rehabilitation center which will get better results, like a long-term residential drug rehab facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at drug and alcohol rehab programs which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the program is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must aid in setting up the person's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being the same as any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being covered through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of alcohol and drug rehab if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If a person doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might qualify for state insurance, they should talk with their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually only within the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans generally cover some sort of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab facilities. Individuals could possibly have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab center that is inside their network of providers and there could be other limitations including how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can choose an excellent program they like and consult with a treatment counselor to determine if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expense of particular drug abuse treatment services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities along with partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can speak with their VA or Tricare consultant. There could be some restrictions about just how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation is allowed, and every one of these questions will be answered prior to starting treatment so that it's clear how long and individual can stay in the treatment program of preference.

  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    Veterans Affairs Medical Center is located at:

    4801 Linwood Boulevard
    Kansas City, MO. 64128

    If you would like to contact Veterans Affairs Medical Center, you can reach them at 816-922-2500 x56669.

    Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less)
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)