9 Questions to Ask Before Choosing LGBTQ+ Addiction Treatment
Choosing LGBTQ+ addiction treatment comes down to asking the right questions. Ask how staff are trained in affirming care, how they respect names and pronoun…
Higher Level of Care for Mental Health: When Weekly Therapy Is Not Enough
When weekly therapy is not enough, the next step is usually a higher level of care for mental health, such as an intensive outpatient program (IOP) or day tr…
Why Bipolar Disorder Is So Often Misdiagnosed as Depression
Bipolar disorder is often misdiagnosed as depression because both share the same depressive episodes, and people usually seek help during the lows. The high …
ADHD and Substance Abuse: Why They So Often Go Together
ADHD and substance abuse often go together. People with ADHD are more likely to develop a substance use problem because traits like impulsivity and a strong …
Complex PTSD vs PTSD: Key Differences and Why Treatment Changes
Complex PTSD vs PTSD comes down to one main difference: complex PTSD includes all the core PTSD symptoms plus lasting problems with emotions, self-worth and …
What a Case Manager Actually Does in Addiction and Mental Health Treatment
A case manager coordinates your care during addiction or mental health treatment. They assess your needs, build a plan with you, connect you to services, tra…
What to Bring to Rehab: A First-Day Outpatient Checklist
For your first day of outpatient rehab, bring a photo ID, your insurance card, a list of your medications, a notebook and pen, a water bottle, a light snack,…
What a Day in a Day Treatment Program Actually Looks Like
The word “treatment” can bring up a lot of pictures in your head. Maybe you imagine a hospital bed. Maybe you picture a quiet room with a therapi…
Does Insurance Cover IOP? Out-of-Network Coverage Explained
Picking a treatment program is stressful enough without the insurance puzzle sitting on top of it. You find a program that feels right, the staff sounds cari…
Anthem Blue Cross Drug Rehab Coverage for IOP and PHP in California
Getting help for a drug or alcohol problem is a big step. Figuring out how to pay for it should not make that step harder. If you carry an Anthem Blue Cross …
What MHN Health Net Covers for IOP and PHP in Los Angeles
Getting help for your mental health or a substance use problem is a big step. Figuring out how to pay for it should not make that step harder. If you carry a…
What Is High-Functioning Anxiety? Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Some people look like they have it all together. They hit every deadline, answer every email, show up early, and smile through it all. On the inside, though,…
