If your child has decided to seek rehab treatment for substance use, it's a milestone. But what if treatment for your child isn't available right away?
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.
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.
When your son or daughter is struggling with substance use, it feels like you've tried absolutely everything to help. What if you've nearly given up hope?
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.
Is your child is coming home from residential treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction? It’s a good idea to create a recovery plan together. Here's how.
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.
Deaths from overdoses reached a staggering 100,300 in the 12-month period ending in April 2021. This represents nearly a 30% increase compared to the previous time period; largely driven by fentanyl. If your son or daughter has an opioid addiction, here are five things to know to keep your child safe.
Is an adult family member or friend struggling with addiction? You're probably wondering how you can help. Here's 7 answers to questions you may be asking.
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