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Benefits of Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Rehab

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…

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What Medications Are Used in the Treatment of Opioid Dependence?

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…

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How is Medication-Assisted Treatment distributed to treat opioid addiction?

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.…

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Are there different types of treatment in outpatient rehab versus inpatient?

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…

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How Long Is Outpatient Rehab for Alcohol or Other Drugs?

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…

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What Types of Treatment Are Offered At A Men’s Drug Addiction Treatment Program?

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…

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