Can I Lose My Job If I Go To Rehab?
Federal and state laws, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMAL) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), generally protect employees from termination when seeking addiction treatment,…
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Navigating Out-of-Network Rehab & Addiction Treatment
The article explains that navigating out-of-network rehab nad insurance for addiction treatment can offer access to specialized, flexible, and high-quality care, despite the higher costs often associated with…
Read moreAlcohol, Gender Bias & the Telescoping Effect
The telescoping effect refers to the observation that women with alcohol use disorder (AUD) often experience a compressed timeline from their first drink to the development of dependence…
Read moreThe Availability and Danger of Nitrous Oxide Use in Young Adults
Recreational nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) use is a growing trend among young adults, fueled by its easy accessibility online and in stores, and normalized by social media. Despite…
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Overcoming the Stigma of Addiction
The article discusses the pervasive stigma surrounding addiction, which is rooted in cultural views, media portrayals, and judgmental language, and how this stigma creates significant barriers to recovery,…
Read moreThe Availability and Danger of Nitrous Oxide Use in Young Adults
Recreational nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) use is a growing trend among young adults, fueled by its easy accessibility online and in stores, and normalized by social media. Despite…
Read moreWhat Exactly Is Harm Reduction?
Drug and alcohol harm reduction is a compassionate, evidence-based public health strategy focused on minimizing the negative consequences associated with substance use, accepting individuals regardless of their current…
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