Deciding to enroll in a rehab program is a critical first step to beginning life in recovery. After choosing to go to rehab, the next important decision is to find the right program. Blue Cross and many other health insurance carriers offer coverage for substance abuse treatment programs. Clients who would like to use their…
Inpatient alcohol treatment and detox can last anywhere from 30 days to 90 days or longer, depending on the person’s individual needs. The length of a person’s stay will depend on the severity of their addiction, if they have any other mental health problems, and how well they respond to treatment. Most people who go…
While it doesn’t always make the headlines as other drugs do, alcohol abuse is just as prevalent in the United States. And this is substantiated by multiple studies that have examined alcoholism and its effect on individuals, families, and communities nationwide. One of those studies comes from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism,…
Recent world events have greatly increased stress levels and left many people in severe isolation. If your experience with all this pressures has led to experimentation with addictive substances, you’re not alone. However, it’s possible to get help with your addiction concerns and continue to live your life. A review of how outpatient alcohol treatment…