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Effective or co-occurring disorder treatment takes an integrated approach, addressing substance use and mental health disorders simultaneously. This means recognizing that these conditions often intertwine and influence each other, requiring a comprehensive treatment plan that considers the whole person, not just their individual diagnoses. By addressing both mental health and substance use concerns in a […]

What is Short-Term Rehab? While there is not a specific, pre-determined amount of time that constitutes short-term rehab, there are some basic outlines as to what “short-term” means in terms of treatment. Short-term rehab will usually be less than 30 days and will always be less than 90 days in a residential treatment facility.1 Within […]

What Is SMART Recovery? SMART Recovery is a group-based, volunteer-led recovery model offering support meetings, skills learning, and scientifically based treatments to help participants overcome addiction.1  Founded in 1994, SMART Recovery,  which stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training, is a nationwide, nonprofit organization serving as a secular alternative to AA and NA groups.2,3 SMART Recovery […]

1. Experienced Doctors Who Specialize in Addiction Medicine The same way that you see a cardiologist for heart health matters or a dermatologist to address skin issues, you want an addiction medicine specialist—who has extensive experience and advanced training in the field of addiction medicine—to evaluate, diagnose, and treat your substance use disorder, the clinical […]