Monthly Archives: January 2014

How Is Obamacare Going To Affect Addiction Treatment?

Under the Affordable Health Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, substance abuse treatment and mental health care are considered among the “essential benefits” that insurance plans sold on the public health care exchanges must include in their coverage. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the ACA will reduce the number of nonelderly people that don’t have insurance. It will also provide some level of coverage for drug and alcohol abuse for all newly-covered individuals.

How Is Obamacare Going To Affect Addiction Treatment | IOP Detox When this new coverage is combined with the effects of the Addiction Equity Act and the effects of the Mental Health Parity, the federal government estimates that over 62 million people will receive expanded substance abuse benefits by the year 2020. And over 32 million of them will be getting those benefits for the first time.

Prohibits Exclusions for Preexisting Conditions

Starting in 2014, insurance companies cannot deny coverage to people who have substance abuse issues (or mental health conditions). Since addiction is a chronic disease and a person may have lived with it for months or years before seeking treatment, this is good news for those who need care.

Extended Coverage Under Parent’s Health Plan

Under Obamacare, young adults (under the age of 26) can continue to obtain coverage under their parents’ insurance plan. This is especially important, since this segment of the population is at high risk for substance abuse.

Get Effective Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Taking the first step toward recovery can feel like a daunting task, but choosing the New Beginnings Recovery Center outpatient detox and intensive outpatient program (IOP) means that clients can stay in familiar surroundings and return home each day. Depending on their schedule, they are usually able to continue to attend work or school while going through the steps necessary to get well physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

This treatment model also allows clients to have the support of friends and family members as they move through their journey of recovery. Unlike going to a live-in inpatient drug and alcohol treatment program, an IOP with outpatient detox allows clients to practice the learned techniques right away in real-life settings like at home or work to discover which ones will be most effective for them.

In addition, clients will also get the support they need from their addiction counselor and fellow peers at group meetings. Partaking in this successful strategy can help to increase the likelihood of a long-term recovery.

If you are interested in an outpatient detox, intensive outpatient program (IOP) for yourself or a loved one, contact us today at 888-840-5189!

Restore™ Neurotransmitter Restoration Program: Natural Detox For Drug And Alcohol Withdrawal

One factor that may keep people from seeking help that they need for substance abuse is that they know they will need to go to detox before they will be able to move into a drug and alcohol counseling program. For those who have heard horror stories about how difficult withdrawal can be, it may be enough to discourage them from moving forward to into this new phase. Making a change and giving up something that may have been part of ones’ life for a number of years is a very scary thing to contemplate. When you add in the idea that there may be physical and psychological discomfort for several days (or longer), it makes the idea even less attractive. However, there is hope.

Medical Help With Detox

Restore™ Neuroreceptor Restoration Program | Natural Detox Program The Restore Program uses a combination of IV and oral supplements so that clients receive the amino acids, vitamins, and minerals they need during this important process. In many cases, a person who has become addicted to drugs and/or alcohol has neglected his or her nutritional needs, and this program allows for introduction of quality nutrients quickly to help get a client on the road to better health quickly. The program also helps to alleviate a number of the symptoms associated with withdrawal and may help to keep clients more comfortable throughout the process.

How The Restore™ Program Works

Before a client can start the Neurotransmitter Restoration Program, the Restore Program details are reviewed and the client is given a medical evaluation. Lab testing must be performed to determine what each person’s individual needs are. (Since no two clients are exactly alike, this step is essential.) The entire program will take a minimum of three weeks. During this time, each client is carefully monitored. The basic oral supplement program is used to improve cellular and stomach function for all clients. Clients progress into the personalized IV amino acid restoration protocol after they receive their test results. At that point, they are scheduled for a minimum of three treatments per week for three weeks. Additional IV treatments may be scheduled, if necessary, on a case-by-case basis. Once this process is complete, another set of lab tests is conducted to determine the proper maintenance protocol for each client. Oral amino acids will be ordered, and other medical recommendations will be made to lower the risk of a relapse as a client moves forward and starts the work of going to drug and alcohol treatment sessions. It’s challenging to try to break free from the hold of drugs and alcohol, but the hard work will pay off in a lifetime of sobriety. Counseling cannot work if a client is still actively using, and the Restore™ Program helps clients navigate the detox process more comfortably so that they have a better chance of making it through to the other side. For more information on the Restore Program contact us today at 888-840-5189! Read More About Natural Detox

Start The New Year By Getting Sober At New Beginnings

If there ever was a good time to take stock and make a change for the better, turning over the calendar to a new year is an excellent one. This is the traditional time when people make resolutions to make positive changes in their lives to turn over a new leaf. One of the best gifts you can give yourself this year (or any other time) is to get sober. Don’t let the idea that you have to go into a lengthy inpatient treatment program hold you back from getting the help you need. An intensive outpatient program offers a high level of care without interrupting your schedule.

Detox – First Step In Treatment

New Year Sobriety | Intensive Outpatient Treatment | Treatment Program In order for addiction treatment to be effective, a client will need to be free from the influences of all chemicals. Outpatient detox programs help a client detox without having to stay long-term at a treatment facility. They can have the benefit of the support of family and friends, and continue to go to work or school during this process.

Each client’s needs are different, and expert staff is available to provide as much hands-on support as needed during the process. Once the detoxification is completed, a client can start his or her drug and alcohol addiction treatment program.

Personalized Treatment Programs

Several types of counseling programs can be used to get at the root of addiction and provide help to clients who want to make a fresh start in 2014. Individual therapy can help clients explore what made them turn to drugs and alcohol originally and assist them in developing strategies to deal with triggers that may make them want to start using again.

Mental health counseling addresses concerns that may not be directly related to the addiction, but which have a bearing on a client’s recovery. Through this process, they can get help for personal and relationship issues, as well as crisis situations they may need to deal with.

Inner child therapy is a tool that is used to help clients get in touch with their own inner self, which has no doubt been damaged by and through the use of drugs and/or alcohol. Group therapy participants can be a part of this highly-effective therapeutic technique to promote healing.

Are you ready to make a positive change in this new year? Contact New Beginnings Recovery Center at 888-840-5189.

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How To Care For Your Recovery During Mental Wellness Month

January is Mental Wellness Month, and there is no better time than the present to start taking better care of your health. Developing a positive attitude is one of the foundations for a healthy life. Anyone can start to develop an “attitude of gratitude” for the things that are going well in their life, and for the positive, smaller, everyday things.

Seeking Help For A Mental Illness And Drug Addiction

How To Care For Your Recovery During Mental Wellness Month For clients who are seeking treatment for an addiction to drugs or alcohol, the idea of being good to themselves is even more important this January. Since many addicts have a long-established pattern of abuse that likely damaged their personal relationships as well as their self-esteem, seeking mental health services should be part of the overall treatment plan.

It doesn’t make sense to dwell on the past and hold onto old resentments, since no one can go back and change these events. If a client is diagnosed with a mental health concern as well as an addiction, dual diagnosis treatment is the right approach to address both. Trained professionals will be able to properly evaluate a person’s condition to determine the right way to approach the mental health issue as well as the addiction.

Tips For Developing Good Health Habits For A Positive Recovery

Often someone who has been abusing drugs and/or alcohol has been neglecting his or her physical health in favor of supporting his or her disease. Mental Wellness Month is a great time to decide to make the positive changes that will help to support the physical body as a person moves into a new life of sobriety.

Eating a balanced diet. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, good sources of fiber, and lean sources of protein can form a foundation for better health for people in recovery. Avoiding junk food should be on the list of rules to live by, since empty calories do not provide any lasting nourishment-which is very important to those in recovery.

Regular exercise not only provides a boost of energy, but is also a natural antidepressant. Going for a short walk on a regular basis can help to deal with stress and may be a valuable tool to fight off the urge to start using again.

Be sure to get enough sleep. People who are sleep-deprived have a much lower tolerance for stress, which can lead to a variety of poor choices.

If you are feeling that things are getting away from you, whether you are in recovery or not, ask for help. Part of looking after your mental health is being proactive about calling in experts when you need them. To get addiction help, contact New Beginnings Recovery Center today at 888-840-5189 to help you look after yourself well through 2014.

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