Addiction & Recovery Blog

As a drug and alcohol counselor who has personally triumphed over addiction, I know the immense benefits that inpatient treatment can bring to the success of Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous (AA/NA) programs. It is my pleasure to provide insight into...

The Importance of Selecting the Right Rehab Facility Embarking on the path to recovery from addiction can be daunting, but selecting the appropriate rehab facility can significantly impact your journey's success. If you are seeking a drug rehab center in the vibrant...

Embarking on the journey to recovery is a significant and courageous step, but navigating the myriad of addiction treatment options available can be overwhelming. In our comprehensive guide to choosing the right addiction treatment program, we aim to empower you with...

Addiction is a complex condition that necessitates a comprehensive approach to treatment. Achieving sobriety from drug and alcohol addiction involves a full continuum of care that includes detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, and intensive...

Getting yourself or a loved one to be willing to accept help, make an active change, and enter treatment takes immense effort and persistence. One may think that after treatment is completed, the addiction should be resolved, poof! This thought is immensely incorrect....

Substance abuse is a very complicated disease. The individual suffering can cause a domino effect of pain to others. To prevent this cycle of pain, strategic action must be carefully taken.  How to Help Someone Struggling with Addiction, If They Are Not Willing...

Many of those suffering from substance dependence are so overwhelmed by their struggle to survive the battle of addiction that they fail to recognize the impact their addiction has on their surroundings and delay seeking treatment. A devastating social impact on...

The single biggest obstacle between those in need of substance abuse treatment and admittance to an addiction treatment program tends to be the cost of treatment. For those with PPO insurance policies and financial means for copays, deductibles, and cash pay for...

When considering ending the vicious cycle of addiction, the first step is to get the substance out of your system. When it comes to detoxifying from substances, the bottom line is that the safest way to detoxify from any substance is through medical detox with...

Substance abuse is not always as apparent as expected. Sometimes recreational or prescription use can develop into full-blown addiction without the user even recognizing it, let alone others who observe them recognizing it. There are many behavioral and physical...

Life after addiction treatment is all about rebuilding. Rebuilding relationships, financial stability, daily routines, and more. Damage and disruption from the active phase of addiction can take years to repair. It can be overwhelming to let go of old ways of living...

Who is United Health Group Insurance? United Health Group, also known as United Health Care or UHC, is comprised of two companies – United Health Care & Optum. They offer health care plans in all 50 states and 130 different countries. United Health Group provides...