Bad actors are filing fraudulent claims with Medicare, especially relating to durable medical equipment such as urinary catheters and supplies. Here is a link to information that the government has […]

Duncan Regional Hospital named a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health Duncan Regional Hospital today announced it has been recognized as a 2026 […]

Patient portals still matter, but they can only go so far. When real engagement, speed, and better interactions are the goal, it’s time to step outside the portal and try […]

While most people with a friend or family member with alcohol use disorder (AUD) mean well, it can be easy to inadvertently say something that hurts more than it helps.  […]

People who come for treatment of a substance use disorder often ask the question, “why do you require counseling as part of my treatment plan?”  Especially counseling as part of […]

This is a common question when someone relapses.  A relapse starts long before someone starts using substances again after a period of sobriety.  The relapse first happens in the mind.  […]

Why is it important to involve others in the process of my recovery?  Actually there are several very important reasons.  1) your addiction didn’t manifest in a vacuum.  Though you […]

Often times addiction doesn’t occur as the sole brain disease.  It is common for other behavioral disorders to also be present with addiction.  Most common is depression.  Anxiety and other […]

This is a common question from someone who is struggling with addiction.  What does treatment entail?  How does it work?  How long does treatment continue? …..and many other questions.  First […]

The consequences of addiction always involve loss or potential for loss.  Actions done when in the throes of addiction produce pain and suffering – not only for others but your […]