How Genes Affect Addiction: What Do We Know?
How Genes Affect Addiction: What Do We Know? Most of us are raised with the idea that addiction is a moral failing or a personal one. Addiction is often treated as a choice – and for that reason, people who struggle with substance use disorders are expected to feel guilt and shame about their disorder. […]
When Should I Divorce My Addicted Spouse?
When Should I Divorce My Addicted Spouse? If you’re married to someone who’s addicted to drugs or alcohol, you’re far from alone. Today, an estimated 14% of the U.S. population qualifies for a substance use disorder diagnosis, meaning that some 46.3 million people are struggling. Knowing that doesn’t make the fact that you’re dealing with […]
AI and the Future of Substance Abuse Treatment
AI and the Future of Substance Abuse Treatment Artificial intelligence is everywhere today. From the introduction of tools like ChatGPT to usage in cutting-edge medical technology, AI is changing how people work, think, and use tools. That’s also increasingly true in healthcare, where artificial intelligence can provide data processing, voice assistance, recommendations, and task automation. […]
How To Send Your Loved One to Rehab in Easy Steps
How To Send Your Loved One to Rehab in Easy Steps If your loved one has agreed to go to rehab, that’s only the first step to getting them there. However, in most cases, it’s important to start the process of sending your loved one to rehab before you get them to go. Why? Many […]
Inpatient vs Outpatient Rehab – How to Decide
Inpatient vs Outpatient Rehab – How to Decide Today, the National Survey on Substance Use and Mental Health indicates that some 43.7 million Americans over the age of 12 need substance use treatment – or rehab. For many of us, going to treatment is a long and complex process, often involving research as we learn […]
Why Does Rehab Keep Failing for Some People?
Why Does Rehab Keep Failing for Some People? In 2020, 3.4 million Americans received substance use treatment, which is colloquially known as “going to rehab”. For many people, that single stint in treatment is enough to ensure that they have the tools to get clean and sober and stay in recovery. For many others, it’s […]
How to Make a Career Comeback After Addiction
How to Make a Career Comeback After Addiction If you had to stop work to seek out addiction treatment, you’re not alone. In 2020, 4 million Americans received substance abuse treatment and over 1 million of those were in inpatient care. Rehab can give you a break from life so that you can focus on […]
When and How to Plan an Intervention
When and How to Plan an Intervention Watching your loved one struggle with drugs or alcohol can be extremely difficult. Often, there’s nothing you can do but talk to them, hope they make better choices, and consistently point them in the direction of therapy and counseling. With 40.3 million Americans addicted to drugs or alcohol, […]
How to Choose a Fentanyl Rehab Center
How to Choose a Fentanyl Rehab Center If you or a loved one is struggling with an opioid use disorder rehab is the only safe option. Fentanyl is one of the most commonly abused prescription opioids because it’s often used to replace street drugs like heroin and morphine. This makes sense considering fentanyl is up […]
How to Get Insurance to Pay for Drug Rehab
How to Get Insurance to Pay for Drug Rehab If you or a loved one is struggling with drug or alcohol abuse, you’re far from alone. Substance use disorders are one of the most common health problems in the United States. In fact, the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Mental Health shows that […]