Treatment for addiction and mental health disorders is complex. Effective treatment plans take into consideration the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients, and large teams of physicians, nurses and mental health professionals may be responsible for delivering care. Fortunately, there ... Read More
Rehab Explained
Seeking treatment for mental health or substance abuse can be confusing. What is the treatment like? Why are there groups? What methods are used to treat my condition? These are all common concerns for patients seeking rehabilitation and we want to answer them in this section. Our articles are informed by our licensed mental health and substance abuse facility and help you understand how a rehab facility operates and treats the patient.
What Is a Case Manager at a Rehab Center?
What Is an Admissions Representative at a Treatment Center?
Seeking treatment for substance abuse can be a stressful experience; many people aren't sure where to turn. To help, facilities often hire admissions representatives to answer questions and direct callers to the appropriate services. In many cases, the representative is responsible for initiating the alcohol and drug ... Read More
How Bio-Beds Are Changing Addiction and Mental Health Treatment
"Bio-beds" and "bio-bed therapy" are new and little-known innovations in the field of addiction and mental health treatment. In the sections that follow, we'll introduce readers to this groundbreaking treatment and answer questions like, "What are the benefits of bio-bed therapy?" "What is the experience like?," and, ... Read More
What Is an Addiction Specialist?
Many people at an alcohol and drug rehab facility deal with physical and mental health symptoms. During the detox phase, they may experience severe withdrawal and need medical care to minimize the effects of stopping alcohol or drug use. Approximately half of all people with alcohol and substance use disorders also ... Read More
What Is a Group Facilitator?
High-quality addiction treatment centers employ various professional and semi-professional individuals to operate treatment programs. Within the umbrella of "addiction specialists," there may be medical doctors (including general practitioners or psychiatrists), nurse practitioners, psychiatric professions (i.e. ... Read More
How to Pay for Rehab: A Financial Guide
In the developed world, nations provide their citizens with tax-supported health care, but not in the U.S. And as with any medical treatment in the U.S., people tend to avoid seeking care because of the expense. Even with medical insurance, the out-of-pocket costs for treatment can be exorbitant. About one in four ... Read More
What Is a Behavioral Health Tech?
Imagine you're a doctor or a nurse in a busy inpatient clinic and you have a large number of patients who have a variety of needs. Some of them need to have their vitals taken every hour, while others need medication administered, help with therapy or just to talk to someone about how they feel their treatment has been ... Read More
What Is a Neuro Rehab Specialist?
Mental health treatment has seen significant advances in recent years, providing practitioners with the opportunity to effectively serve more people through innovative, research-backed interventions. Neuro rehabilitative services are among the more exciting new therapies available. These services provide a ... Read More