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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Just quitting codeine cold turkey once addicted is not considered treatment at all, and most addicts will often return to regular abuse of prescription codeine in short order.
  • Fentanyl patches can also be abused by freezing the contents, cutting this into pieces and placing it under the tongue or in the cheek cavity for oral absorption.
  • A recent survey found that 6.8 percent of drivers, mostly under age 35, who were involved in accidents tested positive for THC; alcohol levels above the legal limit were found in 21 percent of such drivers.

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 low end of the spectrum of treatment solutions regarding level of care, as the individual can maintain their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of having to remain in a treatment center while receiving rehab services. While this may appear ideal it might not provide the much needed change of surroundings than lots of people in rehab need to experience a productive rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues are what are recognized in the field of drug and alcohol treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must deal with both disorders whilst in rehabilitation to find resolution due to the fact one typically triggers the other. Luckily, there are many drug treatment facilities who are able to specifically address the issues that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face in order to not simply become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not consider it wise to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who may need substance abuse treatment will very often need solutions beyond what a standard alcohol and drug rehab center can deliver. Simply because comprehensive healthcare solutions will often be a key aspect of the physical recovery process for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who very likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their habit, it is vital that these clients get the health care required together with any rehab services for their drug abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians obtain quality rehab services in a rehabilitation environment that is discreet and with rehabilitation professionals at their disposal who understand the unique problems that they can experience in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians may also be triggered by the challenges they face because of their sexual preference, a facility that can help them handle these issues and give them the peace of mind they may have lacked prior to arriving in rehabilitation can be a crucial part of rehab for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with substance abuse may have unique challenges they must conquer when in rehab, which rehab specialists within the facility they decide to take part in have to be keen of to ensure that a full recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to choose a center that is familiar with helping seniors and older adults deal with the unique life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which can include a broader spectrum of solutions including health care and the like.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance won't pay for the total cost of rehabilitation or will only cover some of it. In these instances, it may appear like a drawback but people actually have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can select whichever facility they want without the limitations from health insurance providers that so many people encounter. Likewise, rehab facilities will frequently offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation programs accept Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present any other form of private health care insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term treatment within a limited amount of programs, and in such cases individuals may choose to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they're able to to pay for a more quality rehabilitation program which will get better results, like a long-term residential drug treatment facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive treatment at drug and alcohol rehab programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the consent of their Medicare appointed physician, who must assist in setting up the individual's treatment plan. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being the same as any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient rehabilitation being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the expense of drug and alcohol treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a possibility. If someone has no private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might be eligible for state insurance, they can talk with their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will handle both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but typically only inside the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans typically cover some type of alcohol and drug rehab service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug rehab programs. Individuals might have to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab program that is inside their network of providers and there might be other limitations like the length of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a quality program they like and meet with a treatment counselor to determine if their insurance will handle it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of certain drug abuse rehab services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers and also partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There could be some restrictions concerning just how long a stay in inpatient drug rehabilitation is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered before beginning rehabilitation so that it's clear how long and individual can stay in the treatment facility of preference.

  • Whitman Counseling Center
    Whitman Counseling Center is located at:

    288 Bedford Street
    Whitman, MA. 2382

    If you would like to contact Whitman Counseling Center, you can reach them at 781-447-6425 x241.

    Whitman Counseling Center 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)