Uninsured Millennials & Access to Behavioral Healthcare: Barriers and Long-Term Solutions
Thirty million U.S. residents lacked health insurance in the first half of 2020, according to newly released estimates from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). The report also found that compared with other Americans, the uninsured are disproportionately likely to be Black or Latino; be young adults; have low incomes, or live in states that have […]
How Personalized Addiction Treatment Saves Healthcare Costs and Lives
Addiction is costing our nation over $800 billion annually, and the need for better drug and alcohol assessment and treatment is critical. We break down the latest statistics on how SUDs are affecting healthcare costs and take an honest look at addiction treatment in terms of efficacy. We also highlight the need for better diagnostic tools, cognitive-based therapy, and individualized care to improve addiction recovery rates and reduce healthcare costs.
Tackling the Cycle of Chronic Stress and Addiction
To tackle the cycle of stress and substance use disorders (SUD), we must look at all the elements causing the repetitive sequence in an individual, including genetic, environmental, and cognitive factors. We explore these factors, including the latest research highlighting how stress can increase predisposition to SUD through changes in neuronal activity in the brain. We also address why we need to understand a person’s cognitive orientation during addiction recovery and why this method helps form a more comprehensive treatment plan in stopping the cycle of stress and addictive behavior.