Indiana Medicaid Work Requirements: What HIP Members in Addiction Treatment Need to Know Updated July 27, 2026 Beginning January 1, 2027, Indiana will impose new work and community-engagement requirements on…
Read PostWhat Is a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)? A partial hospitalization program, commonly called a PHP, provides a highly structured level of substance use disorder treatment without requiring participants to live…
Read PostAn intensive outpatient program, commonly called an IOP, provides structured treatment for substance use disorders while allowing participants to continue living at home. IOP is more intensive than traditional weekly…
Read PostMedicaid Work Requirements: What People in Substance Use or Mental Health Treatment Should Know Summary New federal rules require states to apply Medicaid community engagement, often called “work,” requirements to…
Read PostDry January Without Alcohol: Healthy Alternatives, Better Rituals, and What to Do With Your Time One of the biggest surprises people report during Dry January isn’t cravings — it’s boredom.…
Read PostWhat Makes Dry January Hard (It’s Not Willpower) Dry January isn’t difficult because people lack discipline. It’s difficult because alcohol is deeply embedded in social life — dinners, celebrations, work…
Read PostHow Suboxone Works: What to Expect in the First Days and Weeks A clear, supportive guide to understanding your medication, reviewed by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jon Peeples NOTE:…
Read PostSuboxone and Other MAT During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know A safe, evidence-based guide for expectant and new parents, reviewed by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jon…
Read PostStarting Suboxone Safely: How to Avoid Precipitated Withdrawal Your step-by-step guide to a smooth, confident start, reviewed by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jon Peeples NOTE: The below is intended…
Read PostPercocet is a prescription pain medication that combines oxycodone, a powerful opioid, with acetaminophen. While effective for short-term pain relief, Percocet carries a high risk for dependence, misuse, and addiction,…
Read PostThis October, join Affect in a challenge to get sober. With free tools to support your progress, including a sober tracker, cravings toolkit, and reflection challenges, the Affect app is the sidekick you need to be successful! Download our free app and start your Sober October, today!
Read PostDavid was drawn to Affect due to the flexibility of virtual treatment, but found his purpose in maintaining recovery for his family.
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