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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.
  • Within just the first six months of 2013, 3.4 million fentanyl prescriptions were dispensed in the U.S.
  • Ecstasy is not a "fun" party drug which is as benign as some would think, and often results in the same physical effects as other stimulants, such as cocaine and amphetamines including increases in heart rate and blood pressure.

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 treatment solutions in terms of intensity of care, since the individual can maintain their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of needing to stay in a treatment facility while receiving rehabilitation services. Even if this may seem ideal it will not provide the required change of atmosphere than a lot of people in recovery have to have to have a successful rehabilitation.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often prone to alcoholism and drug abuse because of the challenges their impairment impose on them. While detection of the problem can often be hard among the hearing impaired, you will find ASL as well as other assistance services intended for them when drug abuse rehabilitation is needed. Apart from ASL, such services may include assistive listening tools and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired folks are receiving the help they need in drug rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of treatment or will only cover some of it. In these instances, it may appear like a disadvantage but people in fact have a much more leverage due to the fact they can select whichever program they want without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many men and women encounter. Likewise, rehabilitation centers will often provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation centers accept Medicaid if the individual is not able to self pay or present any other type of private medical health insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term rehab inside a limited amount of centers, and in this instance individuals may choose to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they are able to to pay for a more quality rehabilitation facility that will produce better results, such as a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehab program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at alcohol and drug rehab facilities 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 aid in establishing the individual's rehab strategy. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with up front costs being similar to any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being paid for through Medicare 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 aren't a choice. If someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they may be eligible for state insurance, they should check with their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually only in the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans typically cover some form of drug and alcohol rehabilitation service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab facilities. Individuals could have to participate in a drug rehabilitation facility which is in their network of providers and there might be other restrictions for example just how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can select a good center they prefer and consult with a rehabilitation specialist to find out if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the costs of certain substance abuse rehab services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities as well as partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There might be some restrictions as to the length of time a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehab is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered prior to starting rehab so that it is clear just how long and individual can remain in the rehabilitation program of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance option made available from a number of alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities in an effort to help clients pay for rehab where this might not have been possible initially. For instance, one client's price for treatment could be different and another person whose financial situation is better making them better able to pay for the full cost of rehabilitation. Registrars take into consideration additional factors aside from income including amount of dependents to ascertain the ultimate cost and using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many alcohol and drug rehab centers offer payment assistance to help individuals who might not have adequate funds to self pay for treatment or whose health insurance won't supply coverage or full coverage for his or her stay. By way of example, Occasionally insurance only covers a short-term program when in actuality a long-term facility will be the more appropriate choice. To find out what payment assistance can be available, like a sliding fee scale, consult the center for details.

  • West Alabama Mental Health Center
    West Alabama Mental Health Center is located at:

    401 Rogers Street
    Butler, AL. 36904

    If you would like to contact West Alabama Mental Health Center, you can reach them at 205-459-2612.

    West Alabama Mental Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)