If you're denied insurance coverage for your child's treatment for addiction, you might be within your rights under the Parity Law to file a complaint. Learn more.
Unfortunately, many insurers automatically deny coverage for your child's drug addiction treatment. You may have to appeal in order to get your coverage. Learn how.
Many parents don’t know that insurance providers must cover substance use disorder. Be prepared to document all conversations to ensure your child's care.
In many cases, your insurance provider is obligated to cover your child’s substance use disorder or addiction treatment. Here's what to ask of and what to say to your provider to ensure that happens.
Insurance coverage for substance use and addiction is a complex world. Learn the terminology to be best prepared to help your son or daughter get coverage.
Family therapy or counseling is highly successful when treating a teen or young adult with a substance use disorder as it strengthens the family system.
Have you been thinking about getting your son or daughter help for a drug or alcohol problem? Here are some ways to approach improving your child’s health.
In most cases, your child cannot be forced into treatment. However, CRAFT is an approach family members can use to motivate behavior change in a loved one.
Unethical addiction treatment is unfortunately abundant. Learn to discern quality, clinical treatment from providers without your child's best interest at heart.
Many teens suffer from depression, anxiety or other mental illness. Unfortunately, this puts them more at risk for developing a drug problem and co-occurring disorders.
The intent of HIPPA is to protect a patient’s privacy. Sometimes, it is possible to give information to a service provider even if they cannot reciprocate.
Many parents ask why their kid can't just stop. But as more studies are confirming, drugs are actually creating changes in his or her brain. Learn why.
The opioid crisis has unfortunately caused unethical people to prey upon families' fears. Parents need to be aware of scams when searching for treatment for their child.
One way to treat opioid addiction is Naltrexone (Vivitrol), a type of medication-assisted treatment, an injection given by a medical provider once a month.
We can use words like "addict" that perpetuate the negative stigma around substance use. Or we can use words that are compassionate, supportive and respectful.
It can be difficult to persuade a loved one to consider treatment. Even when they are willing to consider it, it’s not uncommon for them to still feel unsure or say no. If your loved one expresses even a little willingness to start getting help — whether it’s attending a support group meeting, or getting a treatment consultation — it can be all the invitation you need to begin the conversation.
Self-care is essential to managing the stress, anxiety and other negative emotions that come with helping a loved one through addiction and substance use.
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