According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), there are over 14,500 specialized treatment facilities for drug addiction in the U.S. Health insurance plans are designed to make healthcare affordable and accessible, with little or no stigma attached for assistance needed. There are several steps when knowing how to work with your insurance company for [...]
Substance abuse and addiction have taken many beloved celebrities from us in recent years, including Whitney Houston, Prince, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and now Carrie Fisher. These tragedies shed light on the grave dangers of addiction and the need for increased awareness and treatment options. It was revealed in Carrie Fisher’s recent autopsy report that she [...]
Contributor: Megan Wilson, BS, CADC, Timberline Knolls Residential Center There are multiple factors that influence a person’s risk for developing a substance use disorder (SUD), including biological components and environmental issues. The reality is that addiction does not discriminate based on gender, race, culture, or even socioeconomic status. Under the right conditions, any individual may [...]
Substance abuse, addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders are affecting lawyers throughout the United States at alarming rates. A recent study of licensed, employed attorneys nationwide found that more than 20 percent screened positive for “hazardous, harmful, and potentially alcohol-dependent drinking [1].” Anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and suicidal ideation were also commonly [...]
Many individuals who struggle with addiction choose to relocate for addiction treatment due to their environments, workplace pressures, and community stressors [1]. Addictions affect the part of the brain that drives the formation of recollection and memories, impulse control and delayed gratification tolerances, emotional functioning, and stress tolerance [1]. When considering this, the idea of [...]
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