treatment
Levels of Addiction Treatment: From Detox to Outpatient
A plain-language guide to the levels of addiction care - detox, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient - and how to know which fits.
June 18, 2026
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co-occurring
Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Addiction and Mental Illness
When addiction and a mental illness occur together, treating both at once works best. A plain-language guide to dual diagnosis and integrated treatment.
June 8, 2026
safety
Fentanyl Test Strips: How They Work and Their Limits
A plain-language guide to fentanyl test strips - what they detect, how they fit into harm reduction, what a result does and does not mean, and where to find help.
June 8, 2026
fundamentals
Is Addiction a Disease? What the Science Says
Leading health agencies call addiction a chronic, treatable brain disorder - not a moral failing or lack of willpower. Here is what that means and why it matters.
June 8, 2026
recovery
Mutual-Support Groups: AA, NA and SMART Recovery
A plain-language guide to mutual-support groups - how AA, NA, and SMART Recovery work, what the evidence says, and how to choose the right fit for you.
June 8, 2026
populations
Rehab for Pregnant Women: Safe Treatment for You and Baby
Why getting treatment during pregnancy protects both mother and baby, what the standard of care is, and how to find confidential, nonjudgmental help.
June 8, 2026
populations
Rehab for Teens: A Parent's Guide to Treatment
How teen addiction treatment works - why it differs from adult rehab, the role of family, co-occurring conditions, and how to find help. Evidence-based and hopeful.
June 8, 2026
populations
Rehab for Veterans: Treatment, Benefits, and How to Start
Addiction treatment built for veterans - VA programs, co-occurring PTSD care, eligibility, and how to start. Compassionate, evidence-based, often at low or no cost.
June 8, 2026
family
Setting Boundaries With an Addicted Loved One
How to set healthy, loving boundaries with a family member who has a substance use disorder - the difference between support and enabling, and how to protect yourself.
June 8, 2026