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TRICARE is a health insurance program for active-duty military members, the National Guard, Reserve, and their family members.1 TRICARE network includes a variety of military hospitals and clinics, as well as civilian health care professionals and programs.1 TRICARE insurance may also be able to cover treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. If […]

The Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) offers eligible veterans a health insurance program that can be used to cover some or all of the cost of addiction treatment. Veterans often face unique challenges when struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. Studies show that veterans are more likely to use alcohol than their […]

Anybody who takes illicit drugs, drinks alcohol, or is prescribed certain prescription medications is potentially vulnerable to addiction. And as we age, we may experience social and physical changes that may increase our vulnerability to substance misuse. As we age, the body begins to change, health concerns may become a larger factor in our daily […]

Morphine is a prescription opioid, used to treat moderate to severe pain, such a surgical or cancer related pain.3 But like other opioids, morphine can be addictive and is commonly misused. In the United States in 2020, 9.3 million people aged 12 and older misused prescription pain medicines, including morphine. This works out to about […]

While sober living homes can provide people with a safe and sober environment, many may worry about the costs. Sober living homes can provide a lot of benefit, the most important of which may be the strong social support of your sober housemates. While this support network and these new experiences can be priceless, especially […]