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Obamacare and Drug Rehab: What You Should Know

Obamacare and Drug Rehab: What You Should Know Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), addictions are classified as diseases, making them eligible for services similar to other diseases in terms of costs and services. This favorable treatment means that insurers cannot deny coverage to anyone based on addiction as a pre-existing condition. The alcohol and

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New and Innovative Treatment Options at Addiction Centers

New and Innovative Treatment Options at Addiction Centers Many addiction treatment centers are trying new and innovative treatment approaches to help patients who are suffering from substance abuse disorder. Such strategies are often referred to as alternative treatments considering that they are completely different from traditional drug treatment methods that have been in existence and

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How the Negative Drug Addiction Stigma Worsens Everything

How the Negative Drug Addiction Stigma Worsens Everything The stigma of drug addiction is deadly, and sub-acute rehabilitation providers are studying its prolonged impact upon struggling individuals. The American Society of Addiction Medicine considers addiction to be a chronic disease of brain reward, which impacts memory, motivation, and related circuitry. Similarly, the National Institute on

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Why Men Do Well at Rehab in Southern California

Why Men Do Well at Rehab in Southern California Men have unique needs when it comes to healing from addiction, and it is important to find a rehab program that understands the way men’s bodies and minds are affected by drugs and alcohol. As you research potential rehabs, you may notice that many are located

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The Culture of Male Brotherhood in Addiction and Recovery

The Culture of Male Brotherhood in Addiction and Recovery Adult men are much more likely to become addicted to drugs and substances of any kind according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse. Overcoming an addiction is never easy, especially for men who often pride themselves on being the pinnacle of strength and perseverance in

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“I Can’t Seem to Quit” The Tight Connection Between a Man’s Psychology and His Addiction

“I Can’t Seem to Quit” The Tight Connection Between a Man’s Psychology and His Addiction While many men may think that getting over addiction just requires “being tough” or “manning up” to their drug use, the reality is much more complicated. Men who abuse opiates, opioids, benzodiazepines, alcohol, and other substances like methamphetamine experience not

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Is Your Loved One Depressed? 5 Signs You Should Watch Out For

Is Your Loved One Depressed? 5 Signs You Should Watch Out For Depression treatment should be incorporated with your drug addiction rehab so the two diseases (a dual diagnosis) can be treated simultaneously. Recognizing the initial symptoms of the disorder can help you and your psychiatrist create an effective strategy that can be used during

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