Alcohol abuse is a serious and widespread problem that affects millions of people in the United States. However, many individuals who struggle with alcohol addiction do not receive the treatment they need due to financial barriers. Medicaid is a government-funded health insurance program that provides coverage for medical and behavioral health services for eligible individuals. […]
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can occur in individuals who have developed a physical alcohol dependence and suddenly stop or reduce their alcohol consumption. These symptoms can range from mild to severe. They can include tremors, sweating, insomnia, anxiety, and in extreme cases, seizures and delirium tremens. Not everyone who drinks alcohol will experience withdrawal symptoms, and […]
Vivitrol is a medication used to treat alcohol and opioid dependence. It is a long-acting injection that is administered once a month. Although it can be an effective treatment option, it is not without its side effects. Some common Vivitrol side effects include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and headaches. In rare cases, more serious side effects […]
New treatment approaches have emerged due to recent advances in understanding the neurobiological impacts of alcohol dependency and other substances. Long-term abstinence is possible with the aid of medicine, and Vivitrol is one option among several effective methods. If you’re looking for information about how Vivitrol functions, you’ve found the right site. We have discussed […]
Contrary to popular belief, overcoming an addiction is not a matter of sheer willpower. Although the individual’s free will plays a role in recovering from an addiction, there are also brain factors calling for medical assistance rather than pure resolve. New research and insights into the effects of drug and alcohol addiction on the brain […]
Opioids are legitimately used to relieve pain, but they carry serious hazards to individuals and society, including the potential for abuse, addiction, overdose, and death. In 2015, over 15,000 people died from taking prescription opioids (not including non-methadone synthetic opioids like fentanyl and tramadol). Selecting the right patients, conducting the right evaluations before starting opioid […]
To this day, marijuana is the most widely used of all drugs that are banned at the federal level in the United States. Over 49 million users (or over 18% of Americans aged 12 or older) said they used it in 2020.7 5.1% of the population (about 14.2 million people) suffered from marijuana use disorder […]
In 2015, about 4 million people in the United States had marijuana use disorder. Marijuana is addictive and can cause dependence after some time of taking it. Marijuana users can experience the development of problem use which is also known as marijuana use disorder. Medicaid Marijuana Treatment Colorado – Medicaid provides addiction treatment and recovery […]
Surveys on drug and alcohol use among the general population show that the extent of drug abuse has increased over the past few years. Assisted treatment for alcohol and opioid use disorder are now prevalent in most countries across all age groups. However, there are treatments for people struggling with this substance use disorder to […]
Opioids are highly addictive, and this addiction has become a nationwide epidemic in the USA. In 2017, about two million adults below the age of 65 in the U.S. were diagnosed with opioid use disorder. The substance has potent pain-relieving qualities, hence the biggest reason for its abuse. As people with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) […]
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