Facts
- The rate of emergency room department visits during 2009 in which cocaine was a factor was highest among individuals aged 35-44.
- Studies indicate that children of alcoholics tend to maintain consistent levels of drug use throughout their youth and into adulthood.
- The abuse of prescription drugs such as OxyContin is responsible for a great deal of health care fraud, such as corrupt physicians writing prescriptions for OxyContin for nonexistent injuries. The patient in this circumstance will often use a portion of the prescribed pills and then sell the rest for a substantial profit.
- Side effects of Adderall use such as heart attack, stroke, coma and even sudden death are especially likely if users have a pre-existing known or unknown health condition such as a heart defect or other serious heart problem, or are mixing the drug with other substances such as illicit drugs or alcohol.
Military Insurance (e.g., VA, TRICARE) - Point Reyes StationThere are a lot of ways to get part or all of your drug rehabilitation paid for. For those who want to use military insurance (e.g., VA, TRICARE) you will need to contact your provider directly to see what you are eligible for. While both parts of TriCare (TriCare Standard and TriCare Extra) cover drug treatment, only some VA benefits cover the expense of substance abuse recovery. Once you have spoken with your military insurance provider (e.g., VA, TRICARE) and fully understand what exactly they will cover regarding addiction treatment you can begin researching drug rehab programs. Be sure to speak to the billing department to make sure that they take your military insurance (e.g., VA, TRICARE). You will want to have a full understanding of what your part (if any) of the program costs you will be responsible for before you enroll into the facility.