Category Archives: Addiction Treatment

Friday, July 27th, 2018

How Drugs and Alcohol Affect Thyroid Function

Substance abuse involving alcohol, opioids and stimulants will cause damage to- and throw of the balance-of nearly every organ and system in the body. The affect that drugs and...
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Thursday, June 7th, 2018

What to Expect from Medical Drug and Alcohol Detox

Detoxification, or detox, is the process of removing toxins from the body. In the case of drugs and alcohol, this process involves allowing the body to fully metabolize the...
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Friday, May 18th, 2018

Do I Have To Wait For My Loved One To Hit Rock Bottom Before Seeking Treatment?

If your loved one is struggling with addiction, waiting until he or she hits rock bottom could come with devastating consequences. In some cases, there’s no choice, but professional...
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Monday, April 16th, 2018

Does Insurance Cover Drug and Alcohol Detox?

Many people delay seeking treatment for drug and alcohol addiction because they’re worried about the cost. Information from insurance providers may seem confusing since there are different forms of...
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Thursday, June 30th, 2016

Study Finds Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Still Under-Used

As one of the many joint efforts to combat the abuse and diversion of drugs like opioids, stimulants and benzodiazepines, states have created prescription drug monitoring programs to track...
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Monday, June 13th, 2016

Research Shows Majority of Patients Keep Their Painkillers

A recent study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health revealed that 66 percent of patients who had been prescribed opioids kept their unused pills....
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