Going to rehab can be both exciting and intimidating at once. If you’re ready to receive professional addiction treatment, learning more about your options is an excellent start. For those battling severe alcohol use disorder or severe substance use disorder, inpatient addiction treatment is highly recommended. In inpatient addiction treatment, you’ll spend the duration of…
There are millions of women and men who have found themselves caught up in the, seemingly, never-ending cycle of alcohol and drug addiction. It may start small- a drink or two after work, a few pain pills to ease an old back injury, or a line to make a night with friends even better. The…
Insurance coverage is challenging, especially when it comes to rehab. Many people are unsure if their insurance plans cover outpatient rehab. The good news is that most plans do cover some form of outpatient rehab. It’s a good idea to carefully read through your policy and understand exactly what is covered and what isn’t covered.…
Many people who want to seek treatment for drug and alcohol abuse struggle with family requirements and other time constraints. If you cannot take the time to go through inpatient treatment, you can still get the help you need via outpatient services. What Is outpatient rehab? When you go through outpatient rehab, you will have…
Addiction treatment typically does not fall under a one size fits all approach. Every recovering dependent’s therapeutic plan is often dictated by their unique set of circumstances. In recognition of this problem, certain rehab facilities offer programs designed to help specific groups of people. One such type of initiative is known as a men’s rehab…
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…
One of the most serious types of substance use disorders involves opioids. Although these drugs are commonly prescribed legally by doctors to treat chronic pain associated with injuries and other medical conditions, they are highly addictive and can lead to misuse in some people. However, even after a person recognizes that they have a serious…
MAT, or medication-assisted treatment, is an approach that focuses on the whole patient. The goal is to provide a comprehensive treatment involving medications, counseling, and behavioral therapies. FDA-approved medications are used in MAT, which is a clinically-based approach tailored to the patient’s needs. It is effective in treating a wide range of substance use disorders.…
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…