Substance Abuse

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What to Expect: Partial Hospitalization Program Average Length of Stay

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Mental health treatment programs for substance abuse, depression, and other disorders give patients a safe and effective way to stop abusing drugs and alcohol and turn their lives around. There are several different types of treatment programs, including a partial hospitalization program where patients continue to work on their recovery while living at home. A [...]

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The Devastating Effects of the Opioid Epidemic in Pennsylvania

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The opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania has taken the lives of thousands of men and women every year since it began. Pennsylvania continues to be one of the top five states with the highest death rates by drug overdose. In 2020, 5,168 overdose deaths occurred, according to the CDC. While there is no cure for addiction,

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How Intensive Outpatient Programs Treat Substance Abuse

Addiction Therapy, Intensive Outpatient Program, Outpatient Treatment, Substance Abuse /
Addiction is a mental health disease that is treatable through a combination of behavioral therapy and medication. An intensive outpatient program for substance abuse is one type of treatment program where patients attend therapy a few days a week while living at home or in a sober living environment. Intensive outpatient treatment is just one

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What’s the Difference: Partial Hospitalization vs Day Treatment Programs

Addiction Treatment, Outpatient Treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program, Substance Abuse /
Treating mental health disorders requires different forms of treatment where patients work with behavioral therapists to help manage their symptoms of anxiety, substance abuse, or other mental health disorders. There are several differences between partial hospitalization vs. day treatment programs and the role they play in the recovery process. A partial hospitalization program typically follows

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How to Pay for the Average Cost of Partial Hospitalization Programs

Addiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Outpatient Treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program, Substance Abuse /
Paying for an addiction treatment program can cost as much as $25,000 for residential or inpatient treatment programs, with outpatient programs costing around $10,000. While partial hospitalization program costs can be high, many insurance companies now cover mental health treatment programs as part of their normal health coverage. Plus, there are several state programs available

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Techniques Used to Treat Addiction

Addiction Treatment, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program, Drug Addiction, Substance Abuse /
Addiction is a mental health disease that is treatable through a combination of behavioral therapy and medical support. Many addiction treatment programs now use cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, to treat addiction as it has proven to be the most effective program for treating substance use disorder. Several CBT techniques for addiction give patients the skills

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What Is Pharmacotherapy, and How Does it Work?

Medication-Assisted Treatment, Pharmacotherapy Treatment, Substance Abuse /
Medical science has come a long way over the years and has helped millions of men and women recover from addiction to drugs and alcohol. Pharmacotherapy is the use of certain medications to support patients who are struggling with addiction, depression, and other mental health disorders. It goes a long way in reducing the symptoms

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What Are the Physical Effects of Heroin?

Drug Addiction, Google My Business, Heroin Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse /
The effects of heroin vary from person to person based on a number of important factors. The physical effects of heroin become more pronounced when a person continues to abuse heroin over time. Those with a mild heroin addiction may not experience the same physical effects and symptoms as someone with a severe addiction or

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What to Look for in a Meth Rehab Center

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Meth Rehab, Substance Abuse /
Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth or crystal meth, is highly addictive. People across the country make and use meth every day. Because this stimulant drug is easy to make and relatively inexpensive, many people quickly develop meth addictions. Unfortunately, meth is so addictive people can develop dependency after a single use. Meth addiction treatment is

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