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Drug Addiction Facts

  • As of 2011, about 33% of 12th grade students had used marijuana in the past year.
  • Most Ecstasy related emergency department visits in 2008, almost 70%, were made by individuals between the ages of 18 and 29.
  • Codeine found on the street for abuse is sometimes known as "cody", "captain cody" or "schoolboy".

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 along with different rehabilitation lengths and plans to suit the varying demands of clients with any kind of and level of addiction. With both short and long term and both inpatient and residential programs now being included in many insurance companies, there is no need to postpone getting substance abuse treatment services for anyone who wants it.

Detoxification

Detoxification from drugs and alcohol is really a course of action which can be made considerably more manageable and safely supervised when in a proper detox or drug rehabilitation facility. Often detoxification isn't risk free, and even with the best of intentions individuals who go through detoxification by themselves in order to get sober could actually be putting their health as well as their lives at risk. It is usually best to seek detoxification services inside a professional facility to avoid such hazards and also to have a smooth transition from detoxification to rehab at a quality alcohol and drug rehab center.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehab solutions in terms of level of care, because the individual can maintain their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of needing to remain in a rehab facility while receiving rehabilitation services. While this may appear perfect it may not provide the required change of environment than many individuals in treatment need to have a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are what are known in the field of drug and alcohol treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders during rehab to find resolution because one often triggers the other. Fortunately, there are lots of drug and alcohol treatment facilities who can specifically address the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use disorders face in order to not just become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be prone to alcoholism and substance abuse because of the challenges that their impairment impose on them. While discovery of this problem can be difficult among the hearing impaired, there are ASL and other assistance services available for them when drug abuse rehabilitation is required. Besides ASL, such services may include assistive listening tools and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are receiving the help they need in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Some rehab facilities will take Medicaid when the individual cannot self pay or present any other kind of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term rehab in a limited amount of facilities, and in this case individuals may wish to explore the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they're able to to pay for a more quality rehab facility that will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential drug and alcohol treatment program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at alcohol and drug treatment facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must assist in establishing the person's treatment plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being similar to any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being paid for through Medicare Part B.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some form of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service including outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug treatment centers. Individuals could have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab facility that's in their network of providers and there might be other restrictions such as how long their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick a quality center they prefer and meet with a rehabilitation counselor to find out if their insurance will take care of it.

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

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular substance abuse rehab services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers along with partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There may be some limitations as to just how long a stay in inpatient drug rehab is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered prior to starting rehab so that it is clear how long and individual can remain in the treatment facility of preference.

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

    3701 Loop Road East
    Tuscaloosa, AL. 35404

    If you would like to contact Veterans Affairs Medical Center, you can reach them at 205-554-2000 x2767.

    Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)