What if a Person Only Has a Low Income? How Can He Find a Good Addiction Treatment Program?
Question by amber ns: What if a person only has a low income? How can he find a good addiction treatment program?
I know that programs like these are really costly. What about those people who really want to change but just can’t stop because of withdrawal symptoms and can’t afford to have themselves rehabilitated at treatment centers? Is there a solution to this problem?
Best answer:
Answer by adamaris cs
Well, they could still get themselves treated. There are now state-funded treatment programs available for indigent or low-income persons in need of treatment regarding their alcohol or drug dependency. For those who are deemed unemployable due to their addiction, they are actually eligible to apply for treatment under the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment and Support Act. This way, though they are short on cash, they can still get themselves sober.
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
Drug Abuse, Mental Illness And Co-Occurring Disorders Video – Drug Use and Mental Health; Target Audience Statement: Primary target audiences for this program will include law enforcement officials, drug prevention specialists, Drug-Free Communities Act grantees, administrators, school drug counselors, treatment providers, drug court members, policy makers, business leaders, coalition volunteers, drug demand reduction coordinators, criminal justice professionals, members of the religious community and other community partners who may be interested. This program is also suitable for Public Access television distribution. Program Summary And Objectives: “Millions of American today receive health care for mental or substance-use problems and illnesses. These conditions are the leading cause of combined disability and death of women and the second highest of men.” “Improving the Quality of health Care for Mental and Substance-Use Conditions,” Institute of Medicine Report, November 1, 2005; Studies are showing an alarming trend, incidents of mental illness related to drug use are on the rise. It’s unclear what came first, did a predisposition to mental illness lead to drug use, or is it the other way around? No matter what, co-occurring disorders are a problem. Especially in the wake of this year’s hurricanes and other disasters, mental health and substance abuse professionals need to be poised to provide additional care for those suffering serious mental trauma and who may turn to alcohol and drugs as a result. During this hour-long …
Fiscal cliff a scary prospect for NJ hospitals, nursing homes
Filed under: drug addiction treatment act
Under a 2011 law, Medicare payments would be cut by 2 percent across the board under automatic reductions known as "sequestration," which would reduce most discretionary spending. Other health programs … sitting in now," he said. Along with the …
Read more on Newsworks.org
House Passes Bio-Threat Vaccines, Medicare Coverage Bills
Filed under: drug addiction treatment act
The House voted Wednesday to extend a program aimed at developing vaccines and other responses to bio-threats, along with other health-related bills, including one that could lead to Medicare coverage for home IVIG treatments. In a 383-16 vote, members …
Read more on Kaiser Health News
Council of Ghana College of Pharmacists inaugurated
Filed under: drug addiction treatment act
Ghana is seriously challenged with drug resistance with most of the antibiotics being used to treat infections in people becoming less efficacious, Mr Rojo Mettle Nunoo, Deputy Minister of Health (MOH) said on Thursday. … The Council was established …
Read more on GhanaWeb