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…
Maybe it started off as a recreational pastime or something to do with your pals on the weekend. Or, perhaps you were battling depression or some sort of mental anguish and decided to use drugs to numb the pain. Whichever the case, it has become an addiction that is leading your life in the wrong…
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…
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…
Covering the costs of drug rehab can be daunting, to say the least. In fact, the cost is often perceived as the greatest barrier to addiction recovery. Consumers know that quality rehab services can be expensive, and most people expect the majority of these fees will have to be paid out-of-pocket. In reality, cost doesn’t…
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…
Addiction can look very different from person to person. As such, the available options in treatment are capable of meeting a very diverse range of needs. While some people need the comfort and security that a closed campus provides, others are both willing and able to tackle recovery using a largely self-managed approach. Although there…