Guides and articles
These articles are written for people trying to find care, afford it, understand what treatment involves, or get back on track. No hype, no promises, and no stories we made up.
Treatment access
You do not need to know which level of care you need before you start looking. Here is how to begin, what to ask, and how to keep moving when a program has a waitlist.
Cost and coverage
State-funded programs, community health centers, sliding scales, and nonprofit assistance can open doors when you have no coverage. Here is how to ask, plus a script you can read aloud.
Treatment options
Detox, residential, PHP, IOP, outpatient, medication, peer support, and recovery housing: what each option is for, and why detox alone is rarely a complete plan.
Substance-specific
Alcohol withdrawal can range from uncomfortable to life-threatening. These are the symptoms that need medical care, and why a supervised plan is safer than stopping alone.
Substance-specific
Medication for opioid use disorder is medical treatment, not a shortcut. Here is how the main options work, how to find a provider, and what to do about overdose risk.
Recovery and relapse
Returning to use after a period of recovery is a signal that support needs to change. Here is a practical, non-judgmental plan for the next 24 hours and the weeks after.
Cost and coverage
Medicaid pays for substance use treatment in every state, but what is covered and who accepts it varies. Here is how to confirm your benefits before you commit.
Recovery and relapse
AA, NA, SMART Recovery, secular and faith-based groups, online meetings, and peer recovery coaching: how they differ, how to find them, and what to expect at a first meeting.
Basic needs
Without a permanent address, a phone, or money, every step takes longer. Here is how to reach shelter, treatment, identification, and transportation help in the order that works.
Treatment options
You can get information, safety resources, and support without committing to residential treatment or stopping completely. Here is what exists in between.
Three ways to start
Whichever way feels possible right now is the right one. All three are free, and none of them commits you to anything.
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