Addiction Treatment Scholarship Opportunities
Seeking professional addiction treatment can significantly help you safely progress along your road to recovery. One important factor to consider when seeking addiction treatment is understanding how you will pay for your treatment. While seeking addiction treatment is important, you cannot ignore the potential costs associated with your treatment. If you are unsure how you’ll […]
GHI Insurance Coverage For Addiction Treatment
When deciding what addiction treatment options are right for you, understanding what your insurance covers is important. Understanding your insurance coverage can help you make more informed decisions to ensure you are finding the right treatment for you, while also considering your financial needs. GHI is one of the many health insurance providers available. If […]
Kratom Addiction Treatment in Boston
Kratom is an addictive substance that can harm your health, quality of life, and relationships. While not technically considered an opioid, kratom is similar to opioids in providing a pain-relieving effect, which inevitably can be quite addictive and lead people to develop an unhealthy dependency on the substance. If you or someone you know is […]
Understanding FMLA For Addiction Treatment
FMLA (family medical leave act) is a law that provides eligible employees with the ability to take 3 months of unpaid leave that covers certain medical and family conditions. Qualifying conditions for FMLA include pregnancy, caring for a sick child or spouse, and other medical conditions like receiving care for substance use treatment. In this […]
The Connection Between Social Media and Substance Abuse
Billions of people around the world use social media. According to Pew Research, half of U.S. adults use Instagram, a popular social media platform. Inevitably, social media can impact people’s behavior, mental health, and overall well-being– for better and for worse. In this article, you’ll learn more about the connection between social media and substance […]
Exploring Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Addiction Treatment
No two recovery journeys are ever the same. Some patients may benefit from a range of evidence-based and holistic treatment options, while others may benefit from only evidence-based treatment. DBT is a common type of evidence-based psychotherapy that helps patients manage their emotions and negative thoughts so they can improve their well-being. In this article, […]
The Impact of Sleep Health on Recovery
Sleep health is critical for everyone. From healing to supporting your overall physical, emotional, and mental health, sleep can powerfully impact your recovery progress– for better or for worse. A lack of quality sleep each night can potentially put you at risk of jeopardizing your recovery. Meanwhile, consistent quality sleep each night can support your […]
Understanding the Connection Between PTSD and Addiction
PTSD is a mental health disorder that can impact one’s physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being. Left untreated, PTSD can significantly interfere with your health, quality of life, and relationships. Unfortunately, some individuals with PTSD may also turn to abusing drugs and alcohol to cope with their symptoms. Keep reading to learn more about […]
What is Outpatient Therapy for Depression?
Many people have heard the term outpatient treatment or outpatient therapy as it applies to substance abuse disorders, but it can also be used as a form of treatment for mental health disorders, particularly things like depression or anxiety. Outpatient therapy for depression can be helpful for someone who has mild depression, or it can […]
What Are The Benefits of Adventure Therapy?
There are many forms of holistic treatment that are becoming increasingly popular among substance use disorder treatment programs. Among them is adventure therapy, a type of treatment that involves participation in outdoor activities, those that are designed to promote better socialization within the group, personal self-esteem, skill building, healthy communication and problem solving. Adventure therapy […]