Author: Trevis Smith

One of the great challenges facing America heading into the 21st century was addressing how rising medical treatment costs were making it difficult for ordinary Americans to be able to afford to get treatment for medical conditions. At the time, there were tens of millions of people who couldn’t afford either healthcare insurance nor the […]

Entering a rehab facility is difficult for so many reasons, but many endure unnecessary pressure simply because they fear going into such an unfamiliar situation alone. Although every treatment center is a little different, you can expect that structure and organization will be heavily emphasized. The environment is meant to minimize uncertainty and stress so […]

Recovering from addiction can often be a challenging process, and despite their best efforts, some addicts will relapse during their journey towards sobriety. While this does not happen to everyone, you should still take precautions to ensure you can prevent this from occurring. If it does occur, it is essential to remember that everyone makes […]

State and federally-funded insurance programs like Medicaid and Medicare each have their unique benefits for Americans. Most people by now are familiar with the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA), a law that helped low-income families finally have access to healthcare. Not only did it give general low-income families the right to affordable healthcare, but it […]

Mulling over the severity of drug addiction and deciding to go to rehab is one of the toughest decisions an addict will ever make. When you enter an inpatient facility, you’re committing to a stay in an unknown environment, around people you’ve never met before, and it’s in some ways no different than going in […]

The first four years of sobriety are the most dangerous years for relapse. Relapse rates for addicts range from 50% to 90% in those volatile first four years of recovery. Many addicts are unaware of this fact and feel intense guilt and remorse when they “slip” and use. It’s natural to be alarmed about a […]

It’s a tragic fact that only about 10% of people with addictions enter rehab and get help for the problem. There are varying reasons for this, but one thing that keeps some people from getting help is believing that their addiction isn’t “bad enough” to warrant treatment yet. So they keep going, using, waiting to […]

Drug and alcohol addiction takes an enormous amount of earning power away, and in some cases, the addiction costs someone a job entirely. Addiction and unemployment are excellent friends. It’s no wonder that so many addicts worry about how they’re going to afford treatment in the first place, and if they can’t afford it, what […]

One of the most important things to consider before going into treatment is just how long you want your stay in treatment to be. For some people, they’re free to choose a treatment length based on what’s best for them. For others, family responsibilities, employment, and health insurance will decide precisely how long they’re able […]

People who are in active addiction often dread a process called withdrawal. During withdrawal, the body responds to being deprived of the drugs and/or alcohol it is addicted to. Each withdrawal from a drug is different. For example, patients who are addicted to alcohol may experience seizures. Heroin addicts report flu-type symptoms and a torturous […]

The decision to go into rehab is often the result of negative consequences triggered by substance abuse. People that enter a treatment program often feel that they’ve hit rock bottom and have harmed the ones that they were closest to along the way. Once stability has been regained, it’s time to get started rebuilding trust […]

One of the great misconceptions about addiction treatment is people can be cured. While addictions are diseases, there is no cure for any addiction. As long as the addiction sufferer lives, the addiction will be living as well. The good news is an effective addiction rehab program can render an addiction dormant. With the right […]