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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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 hours, and most acute symptoms ease within 5 to 7 days. How severe it gets depends on how much and…
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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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Why More People Are Seeking Addiction Treatment Later in Life
Addiction has traditionally been seen as an issue that mainly impacts younger individuals, with most attention focused on teenagers, college students, and adults in…
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The Healing Power of Group Therapy in Addiction Recovery
One of the most powerful parts of addiction recovery is connection. Many people come into treatment feeling isolated, ashamed, or like no one could…
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What Makes a Sober Living Environment Safe
A sober living environment is safe when its rules are kept every time. Here is what to look for in a sober house, what MASH certification means, and how to make a home safe for someone in recovery.
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How to Stay Sober: 7 Things That Actually Hold
Staying sober is a different skill from getting sober. Here are the seven things that hold up in the first year: structure, people, medication, what to do with a craving, and what to do after a slip.
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Living with an Alcoholic – Best Coping Strategies for Family Members
Alcoholism is a devastating disease, and its effects are strongly felt by anyone who lives with an alcoholic. The effects of alcohol addiction impact…
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What Does Relapse Mean? Understanding the Term and Its Implications
Relapse is often viewed as a weakness or a failure in addiction recovery, but this is far from the truth. Relapse is not only…
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