FOX 5 Investigates: Teen Prescription Drug AbuseWASHINGTON - It's an epidemic that's getting kids hooked and the consequences could be lethal. The number of teens using and abusing prescription drugs has exploded. They are passing out pills at parties and sharing with friends. Experts say the cocktail of drugs and alcohol is a deadly game. Two-thirds of teens who abuse prescription drugs get … [Read more...]
Substance Abuse Counselors
May 2, 2015 By 8 Comments
What Is A Substance Abuse Counselor? Substance abuse counselors work with individuals and groups in various treatment settings, including Drug Rehab healthcare facilities, rehabilitation institutes, correctional institutes, community organizations, and social agencies. As of 2012, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS, www.bls.gov), substance abuse and behavioral disorder … [Read more...]
Rehab Centers And Likely Relapse
May 2, 2015 By 50 Comments
Drugs With The Highest Rate Of Relapse Stress, gender and exposure to drug-related stimuli serve as major risk factors in the initiation of drug abuse, but can also greatly increase the likelihood of relapse for recovering addicts. While these and other risk factors serve as major obstacles for individuals struggling to overcome alcohol and drug addiction, certain drugs prove significantly more … [Read more...]
How Insurance Pays For Addiction
May 2, 2015 By 35 Comments
As part of the Affordable Care Act drug rehab will be required beginning in 2014 as part of essential benefits. This should help increase benefits for those who don’t have coverage and for those who are “under-covered.”Even when you have coverage, you still need to pay close attention to what that coverage is and how the insurer will manage your case. Whether you have Blue Cross and Blue … [Read more...]
Steps To Finding Affordable Drug Treatment
May 2, 2015 By 52 Comments
How To Find Affordable Drug Treatment Lack of financial resources is one of the most common impediments to addiction treatment; however there are many low cost options of what individuals can take advantage. Everyone, regardless of their financial status, needs professional help for their drug addiction. This avenue of treatment makes it possible.Though there are many free government funded … [Read more...]
Drug Treatment Options
April 30, 2015 By 4 Comments
Are you or is someone you love facing a dangerous addiction to drugs or alcohol? There’s no better time than now to get the help, hope and support you need to overcome addiction to drugs or alcohol, take control of your life and live sober!Millions of people struggle with addiction throughout the country and the world but there is help. Drug rehab centers and addiction treatment … [Read more...]
