Men and Substance Abuse: MAT Treatment
The war on opioids proves to be a constant battle, and some people are more vulnerable than others. For a span of almost 20 years, from 1999–2018, nearly 450,000 people died. These people died from opioid overdoes and includes both prescription drugs and illicit substances. In 2016, an average of 27 men died per day from a prescription opioid […]
How to Ask Your Doctor About Addiction Treatment
How to Ask Your Doctor About Addiction Treatment Learning more information about the addiction treatment process can be difficult if you do not know where to start looking. One of the many places individuals may begin their search is with their primary care provider, which makes it important to know how to ask your doctor […]
How to Talk to Insurance Companies About Treatment
How to Talk to Insurance Companies About Treatment You are finally ready to get treatment for your addiction. Chances are, you have hit many roadblocks along the way of getting here. Not being ready, waiting for the right time, persistence from friends or family, or denial can keep people from getting the help they need. […]
When to Travel or Stay Local for Treatment
When to Travel or Stay Local for Treatment Addiction looks different for everybody. Some addictions are more severe than others, with different substances involved and all have different root causes. This is why there are so many different options available for addiction treatment. Some people may want inpatient treatment, while others may find that outpatient […]
Challenges of Rehab and Privacy
Challenges of Rehab and Privacy Coming to terms with the fact that you are suffering from addiction is not an easy process. It is extremely emotional, and chances are, you have had to suffer from many negative consequences in your life in order to come to this realization. Moreover, making the decision to finally get […]
Talking to Friends After Treatment
After completing addiction treatment, individuals may need to navigate various changes in their friendships. Setting boundaries is one of the most crucial steps when talking to friends after treatment. Communicate clearly that you are now sober and that they should not pressure you to use again. Ask them not to invite you to parties or […]
Beginning Treatment During the Holiday Season
Whether at the strong urging of your loved ones or by your own behest, you’ve decided to finally get treatment for your addiction. Since it is November, you might be realizing that you would be beginning treatment during the holiday season. Not spending the holidays at home can make people scoff and want to put […]
How to Define Continuum of Care
Change is an essential part of growth, but committing to change, especially while dealing with addiction can be difficult. The transtheoretical model (TTM), or stages of change, breaks down the process into five steps: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action and maintenance. Precontemplation occurs before any conscious thought is placed on problematic behavior. Those with a substance […]
Residential vs Outpatient: Which is Right for Me?
Residential vs Outpatient: Which is Right for Me? When you’re making the decision of which kind of treatment center to begin, it can be hard to sift through all the different options. Since addiction is such a wide spectrum, there is no particular one-size-fits-all for everybody. There are many ways you can get help, and […]
Talking to Family About the Treatment Process After You’re Home
Talking to Family About the Treatment Process After You’re Home When you or a loved one has made the decision to get help for addiction, it can be a bag of mixed feelings for the family. While everyone is, of course, overjoyed that the decision has been made to get help, the family needs time […]