A substance abuse treatment plan often involves different levels of care. Two you may have heard about are general outpatient and Intensive Outpatient or IOP. Both sound alike and even share some of the same characteristics. But despite being very similar, there are some key differences you should know about. What is an Intensive Outpatient…
According to a study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an estimated 23 million people in the U.S. have a substance use disorder. As a result, many have suffered numerous otherwise avoidable consequences, such as job loss, hospitalization, legal problems, broken relationships, and even being physically assaulted. Studies show that these unfortunate life…
When you or someone you love are suffering from addiction, whether to drugs or alcohol or both, it is important to know that help is available. There are a variety of addiction programs accessible to the public in every state, so it’s easy to find the help that you or your loved one needs. While…
Perhaps you’re wondering whether inpatient or outpatient treatment is right for you if you’re struggling with addiction. Inpatient treatment requires you to live at the facility for the duration of your treatment. Outpatient treatment allows you to live at home, deal with your regular responsibilities, and attend therapy sessions at the facility. Both options have…
Addiction is a chronic, long-term disease. It doesn’t simply go away and it isn’t cured by treatment. However, whether you’ve been abusing drugs or alcohol, completing an outpatient rehab will create a stable foundation for success in addiction recovery. Rehab provides people with an important range of skills and tools that minimize the risk of…
Addiction can affect men and women in vastly different ways. Where women are statistically more likely to talk about their struggles, men often internalize and hide their stress instead. Although one of the psychological signs of addiction is depression, men have a tendency to react to depressed moods with aggression, anger, or social isolation. For…
If you’re concerned about your health due to drinking alcohol, it can be helpful to figure out when drinking can become a problem. No matter what, it’s important to consider whether you have an addiction or not. Doing so can make it easier to seek treatment when necessary. Before drinking becomes an addiction, you may…
Each year, 95,000 men and women die due to alcohol addiction or alcohol-related illnesses. It is the third-highest treatable cause of death in the U.S., yet many people refuse to seek treatment. There are several types of programs for alcohol addiction that can help people stop drinking and turn their lives around. An alcohol addiction…
Addiction affects men and women in unique ways. Men’s biology reacts differently to drugs and alcohol than women, putting men at a higher risk of death due to risky behavior or severe illness, such as stroke, liver disease, and heart failure. A men’s rehab center gives men a safe and private space to work on…
Drug addiction is a growing problem all over the U.S., but especially in the New England area. Research shows that Massachusetts opioid-related death rates are double the average rate than in the U.S. as a whole. On average, one in seven young men and women aged 18-25 struggle with drug addiction and can benefit from…