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Drug Addiction Facts

  • In Western portions of the U.S., heroin is commonly available as a solid substance that is black in color, known as "black tar" heroin.
  • In 2012, Lake County, Illinois experienced 33 fatal overdoses involving heroin.
  • The acute effects of heroin use include euphoria, flushing of the skin, dry mouth, and a feeling of heaviness in the extremities.

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 solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment solutions in terms of level of care, since the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to be in a rehab facility while undergoing rehabilitation services. While this might seem ideal it might not provide the much needed change of environment than lots of people in treatment require to experience a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems are what are known in the field of alcohol and drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders whilst in rehabilitation in order to find resolution simply because one usually triggers the other. Fortunately, there are several drug and alcohol rehab facilities who can specifically address the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues face to enable them to not simply become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not wish to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who need substance abuse rehabilitation will frequently need services beyond what a traditional drug and alcohol rehabilitation center can provide. Because comprehensive healthcare solutions will often be a vital 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 habit, it is crucial that these clients receive the medical care required together with any treatment services for drug abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is important that gays and lesbians obtain quality rehabilitation solutions in a treatment environment which is discreet and has rehabilitation specialists available to them who comprehend the distinctive challenges that they have to deal with in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians is sometimes triggered because of the challenges they face because of their sexual preference, a program that can help them handle these issues and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked before arriving in treatment could be a crucial aspect of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug use might have unique obstacles they must conquer while in treatment, which rehab specialists within the rehab they elect to be a part of should be keen of to ensure a full recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to choose a center that is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which can include a wider spectrum of solutions including health care and so on.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't cover the total cost of rehab or will only pay for part of it. In these instances, it may seem like a drawback but people in fact have a much more leverage because they can select whichever program they would like without the restrictions from health insurance providers that so many men and women encounter. In addition, rehabilitation facilities will often offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Some treatment programs accept Medicaid if the individual is unable to self pay or present some other type of private medical insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term treatment within a limited amount of facilities, and in such cases individuals may choose to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they can to fund a more quality treatment program which will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehabilitation at drug rehab centers which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must aid in setting up the individual's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being just like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being paid for through Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of alcohol and drug treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a possibility. When someone doesn't have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they could be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but generally only inside the state which offers the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some kind of drug rehab service ranging from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug rehab centers. Individuals could have to participate in a drug rehabilitation facility that is inside their network of providers and there might be other limitations including the amount of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can pick an excellent facility they prefer and consult with a rehabilitation counselor to ascertain if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expense of particular drug abuse rehab services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs and also partial hospitalization are all covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There might be some restrictions as to how long a stay in inpatient drug and alcohol rehab is permitted, and all of these questions can be answered before you begin rehab so that it is clear how much time and individual can stay in the rehabilitation program of preference.

  • Waterbury Hospital
    Waterbury Hospital is located at:

    88 Grandview Avenue
    Waterbury, CT. 6708

    If you would like to contact Waterbury Hospital, you can reach them at 203-573-7097.

    Waterbury Hospital 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: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)