Addiction and mental health
Addiction Blog
Articles about addiction, mental health, and what recovery actually involves. Some of it is practical: what withdrawal feels like, what insurance covers, how to tell an intensive outpatient program from a partial hospitalization program. Some of it is written for the person on the outside trying to help.
Everything here is either written by a clinician on our team or checked by one before it goes out.
Latest articles
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Naltrexone for Alcohol Use Disorder: How It Works and Who It Helps
Naltrexone for alcohol use disorder is an FDA-approved, nonaddictive medication that blocks opioid receptors in the brain. As a result, drinking feels less rewarding and cravings tend to ease. It comes as a daily pill or a monthly injection (Vivitrol). It can help people…
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High-Functioning Depression Signs, Causes, and When to Get Help
High-functioning depression describes someone who keeps up with work, family, and obligations while living with ongoing symptoms of depression underneath. It is a popular…
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Can You Get Fired for Going to Rehab? FMLA, PFML, and Your Job in Massachusetts
In most cases, no. If you qualify for the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML),…
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BPD vs Bipolar Disorder and How to Tell the Difference
The clearest difference between BPD and bipolar disorder is how moods change. Bipolar disorder, once called manic depression, causes distinct mood episodes that last…
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Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Cover Rehab?
Yes. Blue Cross Blue Shield plans cover rehab for substance use and mental health conditions when treatment is medically necessary, including partial hospitalization, intensive…
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Rockland Recovery Group to Open Longview Behavioral Health, Its First Inpatient Campus, on the South Shore
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Kingston campus brings inpatient substance use and mental health care together on land tied to the Florence family for nearly…
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Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline – What Happens Hour by Hour
Alcohol withdrawal follows a fairly predictable arc. Early symptoms begin 6 to 12 hours after the last drink, risk peaks between 24 and 72…
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Does Insurance Cover Rehab? A Plan-by-Plan Breakdown
If you have commercial health insurance, the answer is almost always yes. Federal law treats substance use disorder treatment as an essential health benefit,…
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PHP vs IOP Differences, Costs & How to Choose
The difference between PHP vs IOP comes down to hours and intensity. A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is full-day treatment, typically 5 to 6…
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How Much Does Rehab Cost in Massachusetts?
Rehab in Massachusetts runs anywhere from a modest copay on an in-network insurance plan to more than $20,000 a month if you pay privately…
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