Value Options Rehab and Alcohol Detox Coverage
According to Medline Plus, when you have serious problems in your daily life due to drinking alcohol, or you experience withdrawal symptoms when you don’t drink alcohol, then you may be an alcoholic. Having an addiction to alcohol is serious issue. However, you can receive help with the healthcare benefits provided by Value Options Alcohol Rehab Coverage. Once you have determined that drinking alcohol has become a problem, consider the process of detox and rehab to overcome your urge to drink.
Determining if you are an Alcoholic
Every person is different, and as a result the amount of alcohol you need to drink in order to become an alcoholic will vary. However, there is a set standard amount of drinks that can help you determine if your drinking alcohol has become a problem:
- If you are a woman who drinks more than 12 drinks per week in amounts of 4 plus drinks at a time, then you might be an alcoholic
- If you are a man who drinks more than 15 drinks per week, 5 more of these in one sitting, then you might have a problem with alcohol
Drinking this much alcohol puts strain on your heart and nervous system. Additionally, when you are at the point of drinking this much, this typically means you have developed a tolerance that requires you to drink up to a certain level before feeling the effects of alcohol. In other words, you have an addiction to alcohol.
Treating Alcoholism
The first step to treating an alcoholic is to put the individual through a detox process, which is typically inclusive of Value Options Alcohol Rehab Coverage depending on your insurance plan. The detox process varies for individuals and depends on the severity of their drinking problem. Detox takes place in hospital where physicians can monitor withdrawal symptoms with medications. Additionally, depending on the level of abuse, a person can experience respiratory distress and issues with their liver when going through detox. As a result it is imperative to include a professional medical staff in the detox process when dealing with a severe alcoholic. Value Options Alcohol Rehab Coverage provides medical coverage that includes various treatment options including but not limited to:
- Hospitalization for detox
- Partial hospitalization following detox
- Rehab programs including inpatient care
- Outpatient programs, such as group therapy and one on one counseling
Additionally, any medications you are prescribed during the detox and rehab process will typically be inclusive in the benefits of Value Options Alcohol Rehab Coverage. Under the guidance of your insurance provider you will be able to find a treatment program with detox and rehab facilities that will help you recover from your addiction from alcohol, while being covered by your Value Options healthcare plan. This will grant you peace of mind as you move forward with your recovery.