There was a time when medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, was a subject of heated debate. Some people thought people on MAT weren’t truly sober, while others believed that the use of opioid drugs would lead to an inevitable relapse. Fortunately, that time seems to have passed. Now, physicians all over the world use MAT to…
Safety protocols are always a top priority for addiction treatment centers, but even more so during a worldwide pandemic. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has forced most of the country to rethink how they do business, socialize, and get the health services they need, rest assured that treatment centers are still open. Even with the virus…
Figuring out what your insurance provider will cover when it comes to your addiction treatment can be daunting, but it shouldn’t be. At the Addiction Recovery Institute of America in Florida, we’re happy to verify your insurance coverage for you, so you can concentrate on what matters most, which is getting the addiction help you…
COVID-19 has created added challenges in life for all of us. For those seeking addiction treatment during the pandemic, the burden can be even greater. With limited or no access to in-person services, being at home is creating unexpected hardships and challenges for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders. Tens of millions of adults…
During a time when loved ones may be lost, unemployment is sky-rocketing, and isolation threatens to push people over the edge of rational thought, the rate of substance abuse and addiction has also increased to unprecedented levels. With more and more people in need of assistance for their substance abuse issues, there is also greater…
Addiction is unapologetic when it takes hold of a person’s life, destroying nearly everything in its path. Finances, employment, personal safety, and relationships are all in jeopardy as the addiction threatens to strangle the life of sufferers. We are social creatures by nature and thrive on relationships, but addiction threatens to dissolve even the most…
Deciding to seek treatment for your substance abuse problem is one of the most important and yet difficult decisions you will ever make. Trying to fight addiction alone can be scary and challenging, and without proper support and guidance, it can be a long road. Unfortunately, many who try to go at it on their…
Many factors lead to a healthy recovery. One of the most crucial factors is a deep understanding of self. Focusing your treatment and recovery on personal development, self-care, and relationships with others can better prepare you to live your best life after your stay in a residential addiction treatment center. The team of addiction specialists…