Parity Act in Peril: Will Your Health Insurance Stop Covering Addiction Treatment Soon? 

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In the fight against addiction, insurance coverage for treatment is perhaps the most important lifeline for Substance Use Disorder patients in Portland and beyond. We often take health insurance coverage for behavioral healthcare for granted, but, believe it or not, de-facto discrimination against SUD, mental health, and dual diagnosis patients was standard in many health […]

Many patients in Portland, Oregon find that Alcoholics Anonymous is a bad fit. Why?

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As an addiction medicine doctor, I’ve found that many patients begin their recovery journey with a 12 step program. For some, this works wonders. For others, the 12 steps don’t feel like a good fit.  So, what happens if Alcoholics Anonymous isn’t effective for you? What can you do now?  The answer is: plenty. Here’s […]