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Substance Abuse Insurance Laws Insurance regulations treat mental health and substance abuse services as essential health benefits. Affordable Care Act (ACA): The ACA, also referred to as Obamacare, made affordable health insurance available to people through tax credits that lower the cost of premiums for people within 100%–400% of the federal poverty level.1 The ACA […]

Study Background American Addiction Centers surveyed 1,042 Americans on their perceptions surrounding addiction rehabilitation. We found that across the states, attitudes vary regarding: Perceived likelihood to achieve sobriety. The role of relapse in treatment and recovery. How necessary it is that an individual receives treatment. Relapse as a Natural Part of the Addiction Recovery Process […]

Perceived Problematic Frequency of Use Frequency of use for un-prescribed marijuana was the most controversial, with opinions differing between addiction status, regions, and age. In fact, it was the only substance that the regions did not agree about when it came to problematic frequency of use. 2 demographics were most polarized in their views on […]

Substance Use by Occupation Some individuals in certain occupations may be more susceptible to substance misuse, addiction, and drug overdose.1 Occupations with Higher Rates of Drug Overdose Deaths According to the National Vital Statistics Report, compiled by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 8 occupations experienced […]

People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender have benefitted from unparalleled social and legal progress in a remarkably short time span—TIME magazine called 2014 “The Transgender Tipping Point”—but people on the sexual orientation and gender identity spectrum still face many challenges. For transgender individuals, rates and risk factors of addiction are considerably higher […]

Marijuana, known by different names, is also seen by many as a gateway drug – the next step toward using substances such as cocaine, methamphetamine, or prescription opioids. While it may often be billed this way, is it the only substance guiding users down a dark and dangerous road? Over 1,000 Americans shared their past […]

Concerned about potential drug use in your home? This page provides guidance on recognizing the common signs of marijuana, methamphetamine, and other drugs, empowering you to address the situation and seek support if needed. Signs of Addiction Addiction is a complex disease of the risk and reward system in the brain, involving a person’s genes, […]