FAQs
Treatment
1. Does NCADD-Maryland provide treatment services?
While NCADD-Maryland is not a direct-service
treatment provider, we will assist someone in
identifying and accessing resources in your
areaWhile NCADD-Maryland is not a treatment
provider, we can assist you in locating
resources in your area.
2. Are addiction treatment services covered by insurance?
The answer to this question depends on many
factors including the type of insurance
coverage you have and what services are
covered. You should contact your insurance
provider to determine what services are
available to you. They may also be able to
assist you with locating a treatment
program.
3. Are there free programs available?
Many treatment programs offer services to
Maryland’s uninsured, while others utilize a
variety of sliding fee approaches based on the
financial need of the person seeking treatment.
You should discuss financial arrangements with
any program you are considering. Click here to
identify publicly-funded programs in your community.
4. I contacted a treatment program and was told there was a waiting list. Is this common?
Unfortunately, the demand for high quality, and accessible, treatment services often exceeds demand in many of Maryland’s jurisdictions. When contacting a program and being told a waiting list exists ask for assistance in identifying other programs or in identifying other support systems such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA) or other 12- Step support meetings, while you await entry. Unfortunately, the demand for quality treatment services often exceeds program capacity in many areas. The treatment center staff can assist you to find an appropriate level of community support, such as 12 Step meetings, while you await entry.
5. Do I have to give up my job to enter treatment?
Addiction is a health matter that might require
being treated on an in-patient basis, just as
other health conditions such as heart disease
and mental illness. Just as with these diseases
your employer should not be able to terminate
your employment solely based on the presence of
the disease, though you should seek legal
advice if you require further clarification of
your rights in this area. Many people are able
to enter outpatient treatment programs that
allow them to continue their employment. You
should investigate the options available to you
given your situation in consultation with your
treatment professional. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental health
Services/Center for Addiction Treatment
(CSAT) to learn more about your rights.
6. Will I go through withdrawal symptoms when I quit?
Addiction is often referred to as a physical
and mental disease. Discontinuing the usage of
certain drugs will often involve a person
experiencing certain withdrawal symptoms, both
physical and psychological. Your body will
respond to the lack of the substance when you
choose to abstain. The degree of your symptoms
will vary widely depending on your particular
drug-using history, including how long you have
used and the types of drug(s) abuse. Your
treatment provider will discuss options for
managing your symptoms as part of your
treatment assessment process.
7. Why do some people choose medical treatment, while others choose 12 step programs?
The choices that people make in selecting
treatment programs are highly individual and
are influenced by many factors. The important
thing is to find a program that you feel will
allow you to succeed. Remember that despite a
person’s choice of treatment, everyone has
chosen recovery.
8. I am interested in helping others achieve recovery. What skills and training do I need to work in this field?
Maryland treatment providers are always seeking
qualified, motivated professionals who want to
work in the field of addiction treatment and
recovery. Your individual goals will depend on
your education and area of interest.
Counselors, therapists, social workers and
nurses all work in treatment settings. Contact
a local treatment center or college that offers
a degree or certification program for more
information about the variety of careers that
serve the addiction treatment field. There may
be state tuition assistance funding available
to assist you in achieving your educational
goals to work in this field.
Volunteer
10. I would like to volunteer my time to fight addiction. What can I do?
NCADD-Maryland welcomes volunteers to work
along with staff in advancing our public policy
and advocacy work, public education and health
fair event staffing and in planning and
conducting our professional education programs.
Contact our office today and we will be happy
to discuss our current volunteer opportunities!
Click
here to send us a personal
message.
9. How can I help make sure that treatment is available for everyone who needs it?
This is one of the main missions of
NCADD-Maryland! Join us and become active in
our advocacy work, attend advocacy training and
help us educate the public about the need for
our communities to have adequate treatment
programs across the state
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