Children of those with substance use disorders are often the silent victims of addiction. Drug use in the home of a young child can take an emotional, psychological, and physical toll on them that changes the course of their future. When someone is dealing with their addiction, they are often too preoccupied with the drug’s hold over them to realize their child may be hurting or taking on many of ...
Why is Drug Addiction Considered a Disease?
The science behind addiction has come a long way in the past 20 years along with the growing prevalence of substance use disorders around the world. Many people still want to believe that substance use disorders only affect the weak-willed. They see it as a character flaw instead of an actual disease. However, when looking closer at the science explaining the way substance misuse affects the human ...
How to Inform People You’re Going to Treatment
Once you've come to the important decision to seek help for a substance use disorder, you may be struggling to find a way to break the news to family and friends about entering treatment. Whether or not your loved ones are aware of your addiction the conversation may be an emotional one, but can bring you hope. Immediate Family: Most likely, those closest to you know that you're struggling ...
Effects of Substance Use Disorder on the Immune System
With the COVID-19 outbreak taking place across the world, many people are questioning their health and whether they are at high risk. While the virus itself is very contagious, those with compromised immune systems should be on high alert as it is both easier for them to contract the virus and more difficult to recover. People currently seeking substance use disorder treatment and outpatient ...
MAT Programs Now Accept Medicare Coverage
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) combines proven medications and counseling to help you start the path to recovery with comprehensive treatment services. Insurance coverage makes MAT programs affordable for many patients and now, MedMark Treatment Centers accepts Medicare coverage for its Accredited Opioid Treatment Programs. In October of 2019, the opioid bill H.R. 6, often referred to as ...
What Do I Do If My Parents Are Addicted to Drugs?
If you’re online looking for help because you have one or both parents dealing with addiction, you will find many useful resources to get the help you need. First and foremost, if you believe you’re in immediate danger or if your parent(s) need medical assistance, call emergency services or go to a friend, relative, or neighbor where you feel safe. When parents struggle, we want them to get ...
