Abusing prescription drugs is the most straightforward way to get addicted without getting noticed. Recent data shows 16.3 million prescription drug abusers in the United States annually, which comprises 6% of Americans. Prescription drug abuse is highly addictive and requires immediate attention before medication becomes the reason for one’s lifetime struggle. ChoicePoint can help you…
Opioids, primarily used in pain management, produce false euphoria and have high abuse potential. Did you know that, on average, 130 Americans die from opioid overdose every day? Naloxone (Narcan) has been considered a miracle drug to reduce opioid overdose-related deaths. But it has raised some concerns. Read on as we answer the most commonly…
Do you know that each year, drug overdose kills approximately 100,000 people in the United States? A drug overdose may occur when an individual consumes an excessive amount of an illicit drug, overwhelming the body and brain. It has the potential to be fatal or cause severe mental and physical illness, with consequences ranging from…
TRICARE provides coverage to around 9.6 million beneficiaries in the US. It also offers comprehensive, cost-effective care with TRICARE for Life. They also provide free Medicare wraparound coverage for retirees with Medicare Parts A and B. But do you know how to verify insurance at Tricare-approved residential treatment centers? If not, read ahead and find…
Ending April 2023, there were around 111,000 deaths due to drug overdose. Opioids, including fentanyl and other synthetic ones, account for more than 70% of these deaths, according to the CDC. Before getting treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), people often pose the question, ”How long does opioid withdrawal last?”. This blog gives an overview…
Prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing problem in the United States. The CDC has considered it to be an epidemic. 75% of the drug overdose deaths in 2021 were associated with prescription opioids, including Tramadol. People, not knowingly, often mix tramadol and alcohol and get into fatal consequences that we are going to discuss here.…
Jersey State Hospitals reported 18,042 admissions for substance abuse treatment in 2021. South Jersey, being a center point for Philadelphia, New York, and Baltimore, also suffers from addiction-affected individuals with little or no guidance toward South Jersey IOP. This blog will give an overview of how addiction treatment works in the form of intensive outpatient…
Did you know 8 studies exploring the effectiveness of telehealth vs. in-person treatment concluded that the former was just as effective as the latter? These studies confirmed that those who participated in the trial were able to retain sobriety and had a healthy relationship with their therapist. This may be your sign to undergo online…
When a person is suffering from AUD and experiences mental illness (PTSD, Anxiety) along with it, they are said to have concurrent Disorders. Almost 45% of US citizens are suffering from co-occurring disorders. Addressing addiction’s mental and physical aspects is important to get well. ChoicePoint is one of the Tricare-covered rehab facilities that offers Dual…
Abuse of Benzodiazepines like Xanax amounted to almost 20% of overall prescription med abuse in 2019. The same study found that people aged 50-64 engaged more in misuse than those aged 60 or older. About 90% of people who need addiction treatment remain untreated. You are one of the 10% if you came here looking…