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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 […]

While there isn’t a single set length that defines “short-term rehab,” there are general guidelines. In a residential treatment facility, short-term rehab is usually under 30 days, and always under 90 days. Within that range, programs may run 3–10 days or a few weeks.1  28- and 30-day inpatient programs are common and fall under the […]

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 […]