Is Heroin an Opioid? Here’s the Straightforward Answer

Yes – heroin is an opioid. Here’s what that means for how it affects the brain and body, and why opioid treatment approaches apply to heroin too.
Klonopin vs. Xanax: What’s Actually Different

Klonopin and Xanax are both benzodiazepines, but they work differently and carry different risks. Learn the key differences and what dependence looks like.
How Much Does Outpatient Rehab Cost, and What Does Insurance Cover?

Are you caught in the cycle of addiction? Perhaps you’re watching a loved one turn more and more often to drugs and alcohol to cope. You may even be ready to confront the addiction affecting you or your loved one and seek help, but you are hesitant because you think it costs too much. Outpatient […]
How Does Rehab Actually Work? A Day-to-Day Look

Curious what rehab really looks like day to day? Here’s an honest walkthrough of intake, therapy, and levels of care – and how it works at Carter.