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Patient & Family Resources

Plain-language guides on addiction treatment — written for patients and families, not the industry. We don't accept paid placement for treatment facilities, so our content has no commercial conflict.

Choosing treatment

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12 Questions to Ask Any Treatment Center

The questions every patient or family member should ask before choosing an addiction treatment facility. From accreditation to MAT policies to discharge planning.

Comparison

Sober Living vs. Residential Treatment

These terms get used interchangeably but they describe very different services, costs, and roles in recovery. Here's the practical breakdown.

Medical

MAT vs. Traditional Abstinence-Only Treatment

For opioid use disorder, the research is now clear: medication-assisted treatment saves lives. Here's what the SAMHSA and NIDA data actually shows.

Practical guides

For families

A Family Guide to Addiction

Practical steps when someone you love needs help. From recognizing the disorder to vetting treatment to planning aftercare.

Money

Does Insurance Cover Rehab?

The federal laws that require coverage, what insurance typically covers and doesn't, and how to avoid surprise bills.

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