As specified in the DSM-5, addiction, or substance abuse disorder is defined as "a problematic pattern of use of an intoxicating substance leading to clinically significant impairment or distress." Depending on the drug of choice, there are either 10 or 11 diagnostic criteria that must be met within a 12-months period...
Yes, nearly all UMR health care insurance plans cover therapy. Here's how to find a therapist, counselor, or mental health professional who takes the UMR plan...