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Substance addiction affects millions of people in the United States every year, and like other chronic medical conditions, addiction can be treated. If you or a loved one are looking for help, you are not alone. In 2019 alone, Nevada hospitals reported:2 54,385 inpatient admissions related to alcohol and drug use. 5,489 patients had a […]

230,000 people aged 12 and older had substance use disorder (SUD) in the state of Nevada in 2019 and 213,000 people aged 12 and older need professional treatment for an SUD but did not get it.1 Substance use disorder, commonly known as addiction, is a medical disorder affecting the brain. It is caused by chronic […]

Prescription stimulants help many people cope with attention-deficit disorders (ADD and ADHD) and narcolepsy (a chronic sleep disorder).6,8 Stimulants speed up the body’s metabolism and make you feel alert and energized.5 But regular use or misuse of stimulants can lead to physical dependence and withdrawal, substance use disorder (SUD; more commonly referred to as “addiction”), […]

If you or a loved one is a low-income individual struggling with addiction in Las Vegas, Nevada, you may be able to use Medicaid to help pay for rehab. Medicaid is a state-run health insurance program designed to help eligible low-income children and adults, elderly adults, pregnant women, and those with disabilities get affordable, quality […]

Cost is an important factor for many who are seeking rehab for substance abuse. Those without insurance in Nevada may be particularly concerned about the cost of rehab, and some may put off treatment out of fear of high costs. It’s important to understand that cost shouldn’t be a reason to delay potentially life-saving rehab, […]