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Drug Addiction Facts

  • A study of current and former long-term heavy users of marijuana who had smoked marijuana at least once in their lives but not more than 50 times found that fewer of the heavy users completed college and more had yearly household incomes of less than $30,000.
  • A new heroin user typically ingests up to 20 mg. of heroin to get high, but an individual who is heavily dependent on heroin may require several hundred mg. of the drug per day.
  • Some inpatient rehabilitation programs provide aftercare support.

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 number of settings with different treatment lengths and plans to suit the various needs of clients with any type of and level of addiction. With both long and short term and both inpatient and residential centers now being paid by many insurance plans, you don't have to postpone receiving substance abuse treatment services for anyone who desires it.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the low end of the spectrum of rehab services with regards to intensity of care, because the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of needing to be in a treatment facility while undergoing treatment services. Even though this may appear ideal it will not provide the much needed change of surroundings than many people in treatment need to experience a successful rehabilitation.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the expense of particular drug abuse rehab solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient facilities and also partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There could be some limitations concerning how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehab is allowed, and all of these questions will be answered before you begin rehab so that it's clear just how long and individual can remain in the treatment center of choice.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many drug and alcohol treatment programs offer payment assistance to help clients who might not have sufficient money to self pay for rehab or whose health insurance won't provide coverage or full coverage for his or her stay. By way of example, Occasionally insurance only covers a short-term program when in reality a long-term program will likely be the more appropriate choice. To determine what payment assistance might be available, for instance a sliding fee scale, seek advice from the program for particulars.

  • Veterans Affairs
    Veterans Affairs is located at:

    555 Willard Avenue
    Newington, CT. 6111

    If you would like to contact Veterans Affairs, you can reach them at 860-667-6747.

    Veterans Affairs offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)