Facts
- When "Methadone Treatment" was first put into use to treat opiate addiction, it was meant to be a 20-day process, although methadone treatment facilities are currently run based on their profitability which keeps individuals on methadone indefinitely.
- Long-term use of OxyContin both legitimately and illicitly causes the body to adapt to the presence of the drug and withdrawal symptoms occur if use is reduced or stopped.
- Out of the estimated 205,400 drug-related emergency room visits made by people seeking detox or substance abuse treatment services in 2009 34.8 percent involved alcohol.
- As part of withdrawal from these drugs after sudden cessation of use, sedatives and benzodiazepines can cause rebound insomnia when used regularly to aid sleep.
Payment Assistance (Check with facility for details) - Killen, AlabamaThe expense for drug addiction treatment in Killen is frequently far more than many addicts are able to manage. Many drug addicted people put off getting the help they need because they feel that they are unable to afford treatment. There are many drug rehabilitation programs that offer payment assistance (check with facility for details) for clients with lower income levels. The only way to know if you meet the requirements for any type of payment assistance is to get in touch with the drug treatment facility directly and speak with their billing/financial department. They will be able to go over all the options offered and work with you directly on setting up a payment plan that works for both you and the rehab.