The Washington Post // By Alexandra Rockey Fleming In addiction phraseology, it’s often called “rock bottom.” It’s a state of mind known as the nadir of suffering, an overwhelming feeling of hopelessness. Sometimes it’s a jumpoff point at which misery is traded for normalcy and meaning, where one life ends and another begins. Ryan Hess’s rock…
Insurance for substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental health (MH) is complex. To help you navigate this system, here are some things to know, some things to do, what to do if you are denied coverage for treatment, what to do if you don’t have health insurance and some helpful definitions. Please note: Words in…