November 2, 2021
Prozac (generic name fluoxetine) is one of the most prescribed psychiatric medications in the United States. In 2019, it was prescribed 27,110,302 times to 5,143,421 patients, […]
October 28, 2021
Biofeedback is the concept of changing something about a human biological process, often using instruments to enable the specific process to be isolated and tracked. The […]
October 27, 2021
If you or a loved one struggles with a drug or alcohol addiction, a rehab facility can provide professional treatment and a supportive environment. This guide […]
October 27, 2021
Yes, insurance covers rehab in Massachusetts, although several factors determine what’s covered. Every insurance plan is different. In a published report by the Massachusetts Bureau of […]
October 26, 2021
The CAGE screening tool is a four-question test intended to evaluate the test-taker’s relative risk of having an alcohol use disorder (AUD). “CAGE” is an acronym […]
October 21, 2021
Substance use disorder (SUD) is the term used in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to covers the mental […]
October 19, 2021
“End-stage alcoholism” is an outdated though still widely-used term used to describe advanced alcohol use disorder (AUD). While still used among laypeople and some medical professionals, […]
October 14, 2021
Though self-treatment is an accepted part of managing minor illnesses and injuries, it is not recommended for most serious health conditions. This includes serious psychiatric illnesses […]
October 12, 2021
With the opioid epidemic still raging throughout Massachusetts, halfway houses and other similar facilities are starting to see a resurgence of interest as a way to […]