December 16, 2021
Heroin, fentanyl, and other opioids remain the number one illicit drug problem in the country. With the opioid epidemic still ravaging Massachusetts and much of the United […]
December 7, 2021
There’s a lot of hokey pop-culture depictions about hypnosis, virtually all of which are untrue. Unfortunately, these depictions have done a lot to erode confidence in […]
November 23, 2021
America has a conflicted relationship with alcohol, at times, celebrating and condemning its use. It’s no surprise, then, that many people who potentially have alcohol use […]
November 18, 2021
Most clinicians would say “yes”. As behavioral science and neuroscience uncover more things about substance use disorder (SUD), rehabs have, over time, readjusted their treatment approaches. […]
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 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 […]