Blog - Drug Rehab Interventions

Saturday, November 2nd, 2019
Food Addictions are Real and More People are at Risk
Compulsive eating can become a dangerous problem in a similar way as abusing alcohol or addictive drugs, according to researchers. In all these instances, the compulsion to use or...
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Friday, October 18th, 2019
Opioid Crisis Took a $631B Toll Out of US Economy in Only Four Years: Study
The results of a study conducted by the Society of Actuaries found that the opioid crisis cost the US economy $631 billion from 2015-2018. The largest portion of this...
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Wednesday, September 18th, 2019
New Resource Launched for Recovery Coaches
As more evidence points to long-term engagement being a key factor in permanent recovery rates, people are turning toward outpatient treatment, private therapists, peer support specialists and recovery coaches...
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Jails Slow to Help Addicted Inmates with Craving-Reducing Medication
Many jails are slow to help inmates with substance abuse issues. They are just starting to offer medications to help control cravings. Most jails only dispense one of the...
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Friday, June 29th, 2018
AMA Approves Policy to Remove Barriers to Opioid Treatment
Delegates attending the recent American Medical Association (AMA) annual meeting approved a number of policies, including doing away with barriers to medication assisted therapy (MAT). The delegates approved policies...
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Monday, April 16th, 2018
Jail Addiction Treatment Program Struggling From Medicaid Funding Lack
Polk County, Iowa’s addiction treatment program has decreased by more than three-quarters and is now struggling to survive. Leaders of the Bridges of Iowa program, which has been called...
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Tuesday, February 13th, 2018
Americans Abusing OTC Meds Along with Opioids: Study
Prescription opioid pain medications aren’t the only drugs being abused by Americans. Over the counter (OTC) preparations are also falling into that category. The results of a new study...
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Tuesday, October 31st, 2017
Before Meth Intervention, Families are Encouraged to Choose Treatment Location
Once you finally get your loved one to accept that he or she needs help overcoming meth addiction, the decision as to what type of treatment is best will...
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Tuesday, October 31st, 2017
Advice for Friends and Family Considering Alcohol Intervention
Few things are more stressful than dealing with an addict. You feel obligated to care for the person you love as they grapple with their addiction, but you also...
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