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Recovery

Life After Rehab: 5 New Hobby Ideas

Being in rehab can be a challenging time for individuals trying to recover from substance abuse. It’s important to find healthy outlets and activities to fill the void left by drugs or alcohol. Trying new hobbies is a great way to do just that. Here are five new hobbies you can try after rehab to

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Addiction Types

What is Alcoholism: Nurture or Nature?

Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive alcohol consumption and an inability to control drinking despite negative consequences. The question of whether alcohol use disorder is caused by nature or nurture has been debated for many years. What is Alcoholism? Alcoholism, or AUD, is a

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Quit Alcohol

Navigating the complexities of drinking habits can often feel like a maze with no clear exit. For many, what begins as a casual drink to unwind after a long day can escalate into a debilitating alcohol addiction. The silent progression from occasional indulgence to alcohol use disorder can catch individuals off guard and capture them

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Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Abuse

Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a chronic disease characterized by a pattern of excessive alcohol use despite negative consequences. Alcohol abuse can result in a range of negative consequences for individuals and their loved ones, making it essential to recognize the signs and symptoms. Some common indicators of alcohol abuse include

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How to Choose an Addiction Treatment Program

Selecting an addiction treatment program can be a difficult and overwhelming task, given the variety of programs available with their own unique features and benefits. However, to make the right choice for your specific needs, you must consider several important factors. Understanding the different types of treatment programs and evaluating your needs and objectives are

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How to Get Help For a Parent Battling Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol abuse is when someone drinks too much, too often, leading to harmful consequences for themselves and others. Unintentional overconsumption, tolerance development and continued drinking despite unpleasant effects are all warning signs. Seeking help from a healthcare provider, support group, or treatment program is important to overcome alcohol abuse. Watching a parent battling alcohol abuse

Best Rehabs in Massachusetts: Alcohol & Detox Treatment Centers
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Best Rehabs in Massachusetts: Alcohol & Detox Treatment Centers

Alcohol, Drug, Detox, and Massachusetts Best Rehabs Centers Massachusetts, the Bay State, holds a rich part of American History. The Mayflower, the Boston Tea Party, and many other historic events gave us what we have today. What Massachusetts also has is some of the best drug and alcohol addiction treatment facilities in the United States.

Anthem BCBS Insurance for Addiction Treatment
Insurance

Anthem BCBS Insurance Coverage for Alcohol Rehab Treatment

Anthem is a health insurance provider that is part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield network and provides an integrated approach to help improve health while lowering costs and providing peace of mind to its members. Anthem insurance is accepted nationally by a large number of providers and there are more than 30 million people

Aetna Insurance for Alcohol Rehab
Insurance

Aetna Insurance for Alcohol Rehab [Addiction Treatment]

Aetna is an insurance provider that includes more than 1 million national providers, 24/7 virtual care, and walk-in care options throughout the country. Their wide network means they have options for every person at every stage of life, including alcohol rehab services. In this guide, you’ll learn which addiction treatment services are available through Aetna

United Healthcare Insurance for Addiction Treatment
Insurance

United Healthcare Insurance for Addiction Treatment

United Healthcare provides insurance plans to millions of individuals throughout the U.S. From short-term health insurance to employer insurance, student health coverage, and individual plans, United Healthcare has an insurance plan for everyone at various stages of life. Many of their plans include coverage for alcohol rehab. In this guide, you’ll learn which type of

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How Our Free Helpline Works

Quit Alcohol's helpline is a private and convenient solution for those seeking treatment for addiction or mental illness. Calls to our helpline (all non-facility specific numbers) will be answered by a caring rehab advisor from Treatment Addiction Solutions or one of our verified treatment partners. Calls are routed based on geographic location and will help you navigate:

Our helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at no cost to you and with no obligation for you to enter into treatment. In some cases, Quit Alcohol charges our verified partner a modest cost per call, which helps us cover the costs of building and maintaining our website. We do not receive any commission or fee that is dependent upon which treatment provider a visitor ultimately selects.

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