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 UnitedHealthcare Oxford insurance plans cover therapy. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), mental and behavioral health treatment must be covered as essential health benefits. These include counseling and therapy, as well as inpatient mental and behavioral health care and substance abuse treatment...