Meth addiction and overdose deaths involving meth are sharply on the rise. Among those over 12 years of age in 2021, roughly 2.5 million reported using meth in the prior year. In the same year, more than 32,000 people lost their lives to psychostimulants, a number primarily attributed to methamphetamine. Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant that …
Does insurance cover rehab for addiction? It’s one of the most common questions people have regarding rehab. Most often, the answer is yes — however, many factors play a role in that. Our team at Vanguard Behavioral Health can help you to determine if you have coverage in place. Consider for a moment how expensive …
Opioids are a class of substances and prescription medications including oxycodone, codeine, morphine and heroin. These substances have a formidable reputation because they can be so powerful and lead to addiction so quickly. When an individual uses opioids, a drastic endorphin boost occurs, which leads to intense euphoria and reduced pain sensations. The feeling can …
At times, an individual in need of treatment fails to realize the severity of addiction or denies the impact it has on others. That same person may also resist or avoid offered help, even when friends and family express concern for the individual’s wellbeing. Instances such as these could indicate the necessity of an intervention. …
Finding the path to recovery is not always easy. Even once you are on the path, stumbling blocks such as doubt and fear can get in the way of reaching your goals. For this reason, many people who successfully reach recovery did not take the road completely solo. In fact, many people who struggle with …
Seeing a loved one caught in a dangerous cycle of addiction can be one of the most trying situations. It is not uncommon for individuals with a substance abuse problem to deny they even have a problem despite their loved ones knowing they need help. You may feel like you’re stuck in a hopeless situation, …
Are you or a loved one struggling with addiction? Impacting families across the world, addiction and substance abuse are difficult conditions that require professional care. Often, part of that care is receiving addiction counseling. What is addiction counseling? Put simply, it is an evidence-based course of treatment intended to improve the afflicted person’s ability to …
Depression is one of the most common mood disorders in the United States. In fact, at least 21 million individuals reported a depression episode in 2020 alone. The overwhelming sadness, hopelessness and empty feelings can be treacherous to navigate. Unfortunately, the many common misconceptions about depression as a mental illness can make matters worse. Take …
On the surface, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and C-PTSD (complex post-traumatic stress disorder) can sound similar, and, in a lot of respects, they are. However, PTSD is a disorder that affects an individual’s emotional state after a traumatic event. C-PTSD, on the other hand, is more complex in that it can involve long-term trauma. Even …
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For individuals that need addiction treatment but cannot commit to partial hospitalization or residential treatment, IOP offers a more viable option. IOP stands for Intensive Outpatient Programs. While these programs are less structured, they can offer vital levels of therapy that support people on their road to recovery. What is an outpatient program, what does it involve …