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.…
DetailsNavigating early sobriety requires additional support for an alcoholic. If you or someone you know struggles with alcoholism, you’ve probably contemplated rehab. Making the decision to seek treatment is the crucial first step. The next step involves determining whether inpatient or outpatient rehab best suits your needs. Inpatient, also called residential, means you live and…
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires insurance companies to cover drug addiction treatment. Outpatient and inpatient services are included, depending on what state you live in and what health care plan you choose. Generally, though, insurers cannot completely deny coverage for substance abuse disorders. There are, however, some states that require insurers to cover treatment…
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Addiction recovery is never easy. However, it can prove far more challenging if you attempt to do it on your own. Although many addicts believe that quitting drugs is just a matter of willpower, substance use disorder (SUD) is far more complex. In fact, it’s currently recognized as a chronic mental health issue. SUD affects…
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Alcohol and drug abuse are awful conditions that cause damage to those that suffer from it, as well as the families that live through it. Luckily, you’ll find that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of treatment centers that have dedicated programs specifically for those people suffering from addiction. With a wide variety of centers…
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Drug addiction can be defined as a compulsive desire to use drugs even though the use of drugs may harm one’s health. There may be times when someone with drug addiction is unable to control their drug use and may continue to use drugs regardless of the consequences that may result from it. Addiction to…
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People usually understand the harmful effects of addiction since they see how it controls and hurts people. However, people don’t always understand how addiction can affect a household and its members. Since a person with addiction doesn’t always make the best decisions, their choices can impact others. Whether you struggle with addiction or have someone…
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Getting treatment for drug or alcohol addiction after detox is over is important because it allows you to ensure that your drug use doesn’t return. If treatment isn’t accessible for whatever reason, there are other ways of lowering addiction risks without medication like attending AA meetings and connecting with people in recovery.”. There are many…
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Addiction is not just a strong preference but also a compulsion to use or continue using drugs despite negative consequences. When an addict goes through detox, the goal is to restore the brain and body to their natural state. Detoxification doesn’t actually “cure” addiction—it only relieves withdrawal symptoms and drug cravings so that treatment can…
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Detoxing is always the very first step in the recovery process. Whether you’re battling substance use disorder or alcohol use disorder, there’s absolutely no way to get started without it. Unfortunately, it’s also the most challenging and intimidating stage of recovery. Also referred to as withdrawal, detoxing is often fraught with painful and unpleasant physical…
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