Facts
- Studies indicate that the average concentration of the major psychoactive substance in marijuana products, THC, is currently at higher levels than it was 10 to 15 years ago.
- Some Ecstasy users experience loss of fluid via excessive perspiration which puts the body at risk.
- When someone injects heroin intravenously this is called mainlining.
- Many doctors in the U.S. choose to use methadone for treating chronic pain in patients even though some of these patients are thought to have a propensity for addiction.
Medicare - Kaweah, CaliforniaDrug addiction affects every race, age and gender. For substance abusers that are 65 years or older, Medicare may be an option to pay for some if not all of their drug rehabilitation. Medicare insurance may cover the treatment of alcoholism and drug abuse in both outpatient and inpatient settings, as long as certain requirements are met. The addict must obtain treatment from a Medicare-participating facility or provider. The patient's doctor states that the drug or alcohol treatment is medically necessary and that the patient's doctor creates the plan of treatment to be carried out. Also, Medicare will only cover a total of 190 days in a psychiatric hospital for the individual's entire lifetime.
- Tulare County Hlth and Human Services
28.2 miles from Kaweah, California
Tulare County Hlth and Human Services is located at:
1055 West Henderson Avenue
Porterville, CA. 93257
If you would like to contact Tulare County Hlth and Human Services, you can reach them at 559-788-1200.
Tulare County Hlth and Human Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare
- Central Valley Indian Health Program
50.1 miles from Kaweah, California
Central Valley Indian Health Program is located at:
2565 Alluvial Avenue
Clovis, CA. 93611
If you would like to contact Central Valley Indian Health Program, you can reach them at 559-374-2240.
Central Valley Indian Health Program offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient
Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)