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Guides
Does Medicare Cover Addiction Treatment? A Complete Guide for Seniors and Families
What Medicare Parts A, B, and D actually pay for — detox, outpatient care, methadone, buprenorphine — plus costs, gaps, and how to find covered providers.
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Treating Stimulant Addiction: A Family Guide to Evidence-Based Care for Meth and Cocaine Use Disorders
No FDA-approved medications exist for stimulant addiction, but effective treatments do. Learn about contingency management, behavioral therapies, and how families can help.
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Addiction Treatment During Pregnancy: A Guide for Expectant Mothers and Families
Evidence-based guide to addiction treatment during pregnancy. Learn why medication-assisted treatment is the standard of care, how to find specialized programs, and what families should know.
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Understanding Addiction as a Family Disease: A Complete Guide for Families
Learn why addiction is called a family disease, how it affects family dynamics and relationships, and discover evidence-based strategies for healing together as a family unit.
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Illinois Recognizes Gambling Addiction as Disorder, Expanding Treatment Access Under New Law
Governor JB Pritzker signs Senate Bill 2749, codifying gambling addiction under Illinois' Substance Use Disorder Act and expanding state-funded treatment options for compulsive gamblers.
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How to Find Addiction Treatment Without Insurance: A Complete Guide to Free and Low-Cost Options
Comprehensive guide to finding free and low-cost addiction treatment without insurance. Learn about state-funded programs, SAMHSA resources, sliding scale fees, faith-based options, and more.
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How to Recognize the Signs of Addiction: A Family Guide to Early Intervention
Learn to identify early warning signs of substance use disorder in loved ones. A practical guide for families on behavioral, physical, and psychological indicators—and when to seek help.
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News
Hawaiʻi Selected for Federal CCBHC Medicaid Program to Expand Addiction Treatment Access
Hawaiʻi joins 10 states in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Medicaid Demonstration, bringing enhanced funding for mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
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How to Stage an Intervention: A Family Guide to Helping a Loved One Enter Treatment
A step-by-step guide for families on planning and conducting an intervention to help a loved one seek addiction treatment. Evidence-based strategies, timing, and professional support.
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