Resources
Plain answers, written by our clinicians.
No scare tactics and no sales copy — just what families and patients actually ask us on the phone.
What to say when someone refuses treatment
Ultimatums rarely work. Here's what our family counselors suggest instead, and when to involve a professional.
ASAM levels of care, explained without the jargon
What 3.5, 3.1, 2.1, 1.0 and 0.5 actually mean for your week, your job, and your family.
Is medication just trading one drug for another?
The short answer is no. The longer answer is worth reading before you decide.
What to bring to residential treatment
A packing list, plus what we'll hold for you
Getting started · 4 minHow insurance actually pays for treatment
Deductibles, authorizations, and what "in-network" changes
Paying for care · 9 minThe first 30 days after discharge
Why step-down matters more than anyone tells you
Aftercare · 6 minNaloxone: how to carry it and how to use it
Free in both Maryland and Pennsylvania
Harm reduction · 5 min