Mental Health Network Rehab and Cocaine Treatment Coverage
Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug producing feelings of energy and euphoria, in addition to potentially dangerous side effects such as elevated heart rate and high blood pressure. When combined with alcohol or heroin, cocaine is even more dangerous. A “speedball” (a combination of heroin and cocaine) increases the risk for heart attack, stroke and sudden death. If you or a loved one are abusing cocaine, entering a substance abuse treatment program is an important first step to long-term sobriety. Mental Health Network cocaine treatment coverage can help make the right substance abuse program, such as in-patient residential care, more affordable.
How Mental Health Network Cocaine Treatment Coverage Works
Cocaine works by stimulating the central nervous system and increasing levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the body. Dopamine is responsible for regulating pleasure and movement. With continued abuse, constant dopamine stimulation makes it difficult for the brain to self-regulate. Long-term use can change how the brain’s pleasure-reward system works. Some users may also increase their dose in an attempt to prolong or intensify a high. Doing so increases the risk for adverse physiological and psychological side effects. Cocaine also constricts the blood vessels, dilates the pupils and increases heart rate, blood pressure and core body temperature. Binge using cocaine also leads to full-blown paranoia where users lose touch with reality and experience severe hallucinations.
Mental Health Network (MHNet) follows substance abuse treatment guidelines set forth by the American Psychiatric Association. The goal of these guidelines is to determine appropriate treatment steps for individuals as they chose a new life of recovery and sobriety. Treatment programs can vary from residential inpatient care of 28, 60 or 90 days to outpatient programs and transitional living. The right treatment program typically offers medical detox, group counseling, and one-on-one behavioral counseling to support the recovery process. Other considerations include the available of dual diagnosis treatment, family counseling, and alternative therapies.
Mental Health Network cocaine treatment coverage includes inpatient and outpatient program. Coverage benefits may vary depending on whether you are required to pay a co-pay, coinsurance or deductible. Additionally, a medical referral from your primary care physician may be necessary prior to enrolling in a treatment program in order for this program to be covered by your Mental Health Network insurance plan. A benefits specialist can answer your questions about treatment options and help you learn more about your coverage benefits.