A patient going through the stages of substance abuse treatment

Stages of Substance Abuse Treatment

For centuries, medical teams have questioned what therapies are best suited for substance use disorders (SUDs). Then in 2006, the National Quality Forum published a document specifying the seven practices that organization found most effective in substance abuse treatment. Marcie Bough, Pharm.D., senior manager of practice development and research for the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)…

A man asking, "What is a PHP?"

What is a PHP?

As you consider your addiction treatment or mental health treatment options, perhaps you’ve come across the term “PHP.” When you saw it, maybe you weren’t necessarily sure what it meant. Let’s take a closer look at a PHP, or partial hospitalization program. In addiction treatment, there are many ways to treat patients. Not all treatments…

A man in opioid addiction rehab

What to Know About Opioid Addiction Rehab

Opioid abuse, such as prescription pain pills and heroin, is a growing problem in the United States. Misuse of opioids has become so prevalent that it is commonly referred to as “the opioid crisis.” Many different drugs fall under the classification of an opioid. Some have legitimate medical purposes, usually for pain management, while others…