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Insights on launching and scaling insurance-contracted behavioral health programs.

March 19, 2026

The Link Between Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Understand the bidirectional link between substance abuse and mental health, common co-occurring disorder pairings, and why integrated dual diagnosis treatment works.

March 19, 2026

What to Expect During Medical Detox Before Treatment

Honest guide to what happens during medical detox: substance-specific timelines, medications used, day-by-day experience, and why medical supervision matters.

March 19, 2026

How Substance Abuse Treatment Programs Are Structured

Learn how substance abuse treatment programs are structured from detox to aftercare. Understand treatment levels, timelines, and what happens at each stage of care.

March 19, 2026

Substance Abuse Counseling vs. Therapy: What's the Difference?

Substance abuse counseling vs therapy: understand the credential differences between CADCs and licensed therapists, scope of practice, billing, and when each is right.

March 19, 2026

What Types of Eating Disorders Are Treated at Treatment Centers?

Comprehensive guide to types of eating disorders treated at treatment centers: anorexia, bulimia, BED, ARFID, OSFED. Learn levels of care and how to evaluate programs.

March 19, 2026

Levels of Care for Eating Disorders: From IOP to Residential

Navigate eating disorder levels of care from IOP to residential. Learn clinical indicators, insurance challenges, and how to advocate for the right treatment.

March 19, 2026

How Treatment Centers Address Eating Disorders

Learn how eating disorder treatment centers address both physical and psychological needs through integrated medical monitoring, nutrition therapy, and evidence-based care.

March 19, 2026

The Role of Registered Dietitians in Eating Disorder Treatment

Learn what registered dietitians actually do in eating disorder treatment, the CEDRD credential, how RDs collaborate with therapists, and staffing requirements for operators.

March 19, 2026

Family-Based Therapy for Eating Disorders: What Parents Need to Know

Family-based therapy for eating disorders puts parents in charge of feeding. Learn what FBT asks of you, what Phase 1 looks like, and how to navigate the hardest moments.