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The latest addiction recovery news on alcoholism and substance abuse as well as insights from professionals in the field

This article examines the challenges of navigating postpartum depression alongside substance use disorder, stressing that specialized, integrated dual-diagnosis care is vital for long-term wellness. It clarifies the critical differences between postpartum depression and the more severe, rare postpartum psychosis, while…

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, provided they follow the correct legal and procedural steps. These protections allow…

How do you know if you’re depressed? Is it sadness or depression? Learn how to recognize depression and what treatments are available.

Whether you realize it or not, addiction may be impacting your workplace. Learn how you can recognize if an employee is struggling with addiction and how you can help create a safer work environment.

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 these plans. It also clarifies key insurance mechanisms like deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums,…

Addressing mental health concerns is an important part of addiction treatment. Lisa Westerson, Assistant Clinical Director at Mountainside treatment center, shares common signs of mental illness and what you should do if you recognize these signs.

Addiction is not always noticeable. Discover red flags of a possible substance abuse disorder so you can seek help for a loved one sooner rather than later.

Living with both schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, known as dual diagnosis, creates complex challenges that impact roughly 40-50% of individuals with schizophrenia. Effective treatment requires an integrated care model that simultaneously addresses both the mental health condition and…

N-propionitrile brorphine is a highly potent novel synthetic opioid that is appearing as a dangerous, hidden adulterant in illicit drug supplies, often mistaken for fentanyl. Because of its extreme potency and potential for prolonged, deep sedation, it presents a significant…