Asking questions is an essential part of finding the right drug rehab program for yourself or a loved one. If you’ve never had to search for an addiction treatment provider, this obstacle can seem scary and overwhelming. How do you know who you can trust? How can you feel confident that you are making an […]
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FDA Approves Ketamine for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Yesterday, on March 5, 2019, the FDA approved the use of ketamine for treatment-resistant depression. The new drug Spravato is a nasal spray that will only be available at specialty pharmacies, clinics, and doctor’s offices. Patients are not allowed to take it home with them. Although access to Spravato is highly restricted and it can […]
How Long is Drug Rehab?
Updated on October 28th, 2020 The decision to go to rehab is an important one and it requires a lot of thought and consideration. Along with considering the cost of rehab and the location, one of many factors most people consider when choosing a rehab program is the duration of treatment. So, how long is […]
President Trump Signs New Legislation to Combat U.S. Opioid Crisis
Following the approval by the House and Senate, President Trump recently signed a new package of bipartisan bills into law, aimed at strengthening the federal government’s response to the U.S. opioid crisis.
What Are The Benefits of Long-Term Residential Care?
If you want to overcome addiction and are contemplating what type of treatment can give you the optimal chance for an effective and lasting recovery, experts say that long-term residential drug rehab is the best choice. That’s based on statistics, not guesswork. The American Society of Addiction Medicine says addiction is a “primary, chronic disease […]
How to Pay for Drug Rehab With and Without Insurance
How to Pay for Drug Rehab With and Without Insurance Paying for drug and alcohol rehab may seem daunting at first, but you shouldn’t let that keep you from getting the help you need. At Nova Recovery Center, we strive to make our addiction treatment as affordable as possible. On the same note, we […]
Breaking the Cycle of Chronic Relapse with Long-Term Rehab
Let’s pretend for a moment that you’re an alcoholic. Your wife left you and took the kids with her, your family members don’t really talk to you or associate with you anymore, and your only friends are the bottles of liquor that you keep in your kitchen cabinets. One day you decided you were tired […]
What Is The Addiction Treatment Process?
The journey from addiction to sobriety is a complex one, with many different winding roads, hills, and valleys, and maybe even a few U-turns along the way too. Giving up drugs and alcohol is a life-changing decision that requires commitment and hard work, and for many, getting started is the hardest part. Perhaps you’ve been […]
Your Ultimate Guide to a Fun Sober Summer
Summertime is filled with warm days and outdoor events. There are parties, family gatherings, barbecue outings and concerts, and most of these get-togethers offer alcohol. If this is your first sober summer, it’s important to know that it will be different than past summers, but that doesn’t mean it will be any less eventful or […]
Alternative Therapies for Addiction & How They Can Help
Drug or alcohol addiction is a disease that changes the way your brain functions over time, causing intense cravings for drugs or alcohol that only more of that substance can seem to satisfy. Alteration of the brain’s chemistry may be one of the first physical changes that result from addiction, but it is usually not […]