Attending a substance abuse treatment center close to home may sound like a smart, convenient choice. However, consider an out of state drug rehab before making a final decision. Explore all of your options and weigh the pros and cons of treatment at home versus rehab out of state.
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The Benefits of Going to An Out of State Drug Rehab for Treatment
What is Nar Anon? Nar-Anon is a 12-Step fellowship established to provide support for people with an addicted family member or friend. Nar-Anon is separate from Narcotics Anonymous, which offers support for people who are battling a drug addiction. Read our blog to learn more and how 1st Step can help.
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What Is Nar Anon & How Can It Help Families of Recovering Addicts? | 1st Step
Prescribing gabapentin for opioid withdrawal has helped many people kick the habit and is generally safe when used as directed. However, gabapentin itself can be addicting when misused.
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Why Some Doctors Recommend Gabapentin for Withdrawal Symptom Relief | 1st Step
Left untreated, a compulsive gambling addiction can destroy relationships and lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, isolation, guilt, and shame. If you or somebody you love has a gambling addiction, there’s probably feelings of angry, frustration, or worry, and also the desire to help. The good news is that a compulsive gambling addiction is very treatable.
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How to Help Someone With a Gambling Addiction | 1 Step
We’re all feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the stress of isolation and the loss of support can be significant for people in recovery from substance abuse or addiction. The good news is that with a little creativity, enjoying various group activities for recovering addicts may be easier than you think.
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COVID-Friendly Social & Group Activities for Recovering Addicts
Many people relapse at least once on the journey from addiction to long-term recovery, and some will relapse several times. Learning to recognize your personal drug relapse warning signs, in order to take immediate action, is one of the best ways to help yourself maintain sobriety.
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How to Easily Recognize Drug Relapse Warning Signs | 1st Step
IV drug detox, also known as NAD IV therapy, is touted as an answer for people struggling with addiction and difficult withdrawal symptoms whenever they try to stop. Detoxing from drugs or alcohol is never easy, and fear of painful withdrawal is enough to deter some people from entering much-needed treatment. It’s tempting to bypass challenging withdrawal symptoms, but is IV drug detox all it’s cracked up to be?
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Everything You Need to Know About NAD IV Drug Detox | 1st Step
Adventure therapy programs are for at-risk youths or young adults that are frequently in alternative to youth detention or probation, or are a last-ditch attempt to reach a troubled child when nothing else has worked. If your teen or young adult faces difficult challenges, the compassionate team at 1st Step Behavioral Health can help.
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What Are Adventure Therapy Programs and Can They Aid in Recovery? | 1st Step
If you, or a dependent, is struggling with an opioid addiction and have TRICARE health insurance, Suboxone treatment is covered.
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Does TRICARE Cover Suboxone Treatment? - 1st Step Behavioral Health
If you’re struggling in rehab, tell somebody how you’re feeling. Your counselors and therapists have heard this many times, and they will help you through the rough patches. Here are a few typical reasons for leaving rehab early.
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Can You Voluntarily Leave Rehab Early, Or Can They Make You Stay? | 1st Step
Cigna drug rehab centers have conformed to Cigna’s high treatment standards and criteria for quality care, cost-efficiency, and high level of positive outcomes. However, unraveling the details of any insurance plan is tricky. Your Cigna drug rehab coverage depends on various factors such as your state or country and the type of treatment program you’re […]
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Drug Rehab Programs Covered by Cigna Insurance - 1st Step Behavioral Health
Managed by the Defense Health Agency (DHA), TRICARE is a supplemental health care program that provides health benefits for active duty service members and their families. As civilian addiction and mental health providers, TRICARE-covered rehab facilities serve an important role by complementing healthcare services offered by military hospitals and other treatment facilities. Formerly known as […]
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What it means to us to be a TRICARE-Covered Rehab Facility - 1st Step Behavioral Health
Does Aetna cover rehabilitation for substance abuse and addiction? If a medical provider or mental health professional thinks you can’t get well without treatment, Aetna will almost certainly pay at least part of your expenses for rehab. However, the specific amount depends on your insurance plan and your location. In general, Aetna covers medical or […]
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Details on Aetna Inpatient Rehab Coverage - 1st Step Behavioral Health
The period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s is fun and festive, but for many of us, the holiday season means coping with several weeks of stress and fatigue. If you’re in recovery, getting through the temptation-laden holidays is especially challenging. Relapse Triggers During the Holidays Relapse isn’t a sudden event but a gradual process that […]
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How to Stay Sober During the Holiday Season & Avoid Relapse Triggers - 1st Step Behavioral Health
Is LSD addictive? Although this powerful hallucinogenic drug isn’t addictive in the same way as many other drugs, using LSD is always risky.
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What is LSD and Can You Get Addicted To It? - 1st Step Behavioral Health
