Telehealth is quickly becoming a realistic option for addiction treatment. The current pandemic has limited many people’s access to addiction treatment. This makes telehealth a reasonable choice for those who need help with substance use disorders. However, this problem isn’t new. Treatment options in rural or low socio-economic areas have long been a problem. Telehealth…
Individuals struggling with substance use disorder are often in and out of addiction treatment centers. Some are in correctional facilities or homeless shelters. During this trying period of COVID-19, most outpatient centers are closing. Patients of drug and alcohol abuse are seeking treatment from residential facilities. There is a need for these facilities to ensure…
As the coronavirus continues to surge through the U.S., medical professionals grow more concerned about how the virus affects addiction and your physical health. Early on, the virus was a major threat to the elderly. However, we now know that it presents a health risk to those in different age groups and to individuals who…
Do you know the differences between an epidemic and a pandemic? An epidemic is a disease that affects a wide area and most people fall sick at the same time. A pandemic, on the other hand, is a disease that affects a wider geographical area and people in the world contract it. The World Health…
The coronavirus will do more harm than just infecting the body. It may lead to economic depression, long-term isolation, job losses, remote work, or other issues that can affect people negatively. As such, depression treatment will be more important than ever. Depression can arise as a result of a dramatic shift in a person’s life,…