Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is “the use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies for the treatment of substance use disorders,” according to the Substance Abuse and Mental
For much of the past century, addiction and its link to the brain has been shrouded in mystery. Scientists began studying people with addictive behavior in the 1930s, but even
Inpatient Rehab Centers are residential treatment facilities where patients can stay for extended periods ranging from thirty days to one year, depending on the severity of their mental health issues
Outpatient rehab is one of the most popular forms of treatment for substance use disorders in the United States today. It is heralded by many for both its flexibility and
It is human nature to desire a quick, simple solution to the problems we encounter and the obstacles we face. Unfortunately, when it comes to treatment of substance and alcohol
The idea of “counseling” or “therapy” terrifies many people. Not only do they dread having to look at aspects of their lives they’d rather deny: they picture themselves being bullied
Whether it’s for you or a loved one, getting help for an addiction often begins with a simple phone call to a drug or alcohol treatment provider. After that, depending
The best addiction-recovery journey is one that involves, not just the person struggling with the actual addiction, but his or her entire family. Whatever the specific details of the situation,
If you’ve come to the realization that your life is falling apart or that you’ve become dependent on alcohol, drugs, some combination of the two, possibly in conjunction with anxiety,
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