18DecDecember 18, 2019 Addiction in Alaska Blair Patterson2019-12-18T09:37:55-08:00 While addiction is a widespread epidemic, certain corners of the country are more significantly affected by it. Residents of Alaska struggle with alcohol, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, prescription drugs, and marijuana. Although the problem... Read more...
12DecDecember 12, 2019 Milliman Report Finds Parity Violations, Barriers to Addiction Treatment Blair Patterson2024-10-25T11:17:45-07:00 Troubling Parity Data Found by Milliman Last month, Milliman, Inc. released the results of a nationwide study which covered over 37 million people. Based on actual claims data for hundreds... Read more...
09DecDecember 9, 2019 What to Expect from Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Blair Patterson2020-05-11T10:44:55-07:00 Whether you’re transitioning out of residential addiction treatment or seeking help for a mood disorder, nearly everyone could benefit from outpatient mental health treatment. The extra support and insight provided by a trained... Read more...
26NovNovember 26, 2019 When Outpatient Addiction Treatment is the Answer Blair Patterson2019-11-26T11:51:10-08:00 Outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment allows you to continue living at home and going to work, which prevents disruption in your daily life. While this approach may sound preferable to all... Read more...
21NovNovember 21, 2019 Overcoming Denial in an Intervention Blair Patterson2024-10-25T11:18:40-07:00 Getting a loved one into addiction treatment can be challenging. Some people may not believe that their substance use has escalated to a problematic level; others may feel that they have not... Read more...
15NovNovember 15, 2019 Am I Being Manipulated by an Addict? Blair Patterson2024-10-30T12:35:04-07:00 We have previously discussed the fact that addiction is a disease. One of the unique features of this disorder is an increase in negative behavioral patterns, such as lying, denying, cheating,... Read more...
07NovNovember 7, 2019 Is Addiction a Mental Illness? Blair Patterson2019-11-07T10:37:21-08:00 The History of Addiction In the past, public perception centered around addiction as a moral failing rooted in one’s personality. People previously vilified not only drugs and alcohol, but those who had developed... Read more...
01NovNovember 1, 2019 Dia de los Muertos and Gratitude Blair Patterson2019-11-26T11:54:21-08:00 Dia de los Muertos In most of the United States, death is linked to fear and is to be discussed solemnly, if at all. Unless, of course, you are talking with your friends... Read more...
22OctOctober 22, 2019 About Adult Children of Alcoholics Blair Patterson2020-02-11T14:23:54-08:00 It’s no secret that addiction can wreak havoc on one’s life – job performance, personal responsibilities, and important relationships all fall by the wayside when someone develops a substance use disorder. Unfortunately, the ramifications... Read more...
