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NYSHIP Addiction & Recovery Blog

Expert, sourced articles on addiction, recovery and NYSHIP coverage — reviewed by our medical director.

2026-06-12

Telehealth Addiction Treatment Explained

Learn how telehealth addiction treatment works, what virtual care can and cannot do, and how NYSHIP and the Empire Plan may cover visits. Call 213-321-6518.

2026-06-11

Relapse Prevention Strategies That Work

Evidence-informed relapse prevention strategies for sustaining recovery, plus how NYSHIP coverage supports ongoing care and counseling. Call 213-321-6518.

2026-06-10

What to Expect in Medical Detox

Learn what medically supervised detox involves: the timeline, withdrawal management, comfort medications, and how NYSHIP may cover it. Call 213-321-6518.

2026-06-10

How to Help a Loved One Get Addiction Treatment

A compassionate, practical guide for NYSHIP families on supporting a loved one into addiction treatment without shame, blame, or ultimatums. Call 213-321-6518.

2026-06-09

How to Verify Your NYSHIP Benefits for Rehab

A step-by-step guide for New York State employees on verifying NYSHIP and Empire Plan addiction-treatment benefits before you enroll. Call 213-321-6518.

2026-06-08

42 CFR Part 2 Confidentiality Explained

Understand how 42 CFR Part 2 protects the privacy of addiction treatment records, what it means for NYSHIP members, and your rights. Call 213-321-6518 today.

2026-06-07

FMLA and Rehab for NY State Employees

How New York State and government employees may use FMLA job protection for addiction treatment, plus NYSHIP coverage basics. Call 213-321-6518 to learn more.

2026-06-07

Dual Diagnosis: Mental Health and Addiction

Learn what dual diagnosis means, why treating mental health and addiction together works better, and how NYSHIP may help. Call 213-321-6518 to learn more.

2026-06-06

Cocaine Addiction Treatment Options Explained

Explore evidence-based cocaine addiction treatment options, from behavioral therapy to dual-diagnosis care, and how NYSHIP may help. Call 213-321-6518 today.

2026-06-05

Benzodiazepine Dependence and Detox: A Guide

Understand how benzodiazepine dependence develops, why withdrawal needs medical supervision, and how NYSHIP and the Empire Plan may help. Call 213-321-6518.

2026-06-04

How Medication-Assisted Treatment Works

How medication-assisted treatment uses buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone with counseling to treat addiction, and how NYSHIP helps. Call 213-321-6518.

2026-06-03

The Opioid Epidemic in New York

How the opioid epidemic affects New York, the role of fentanyl, and how NYSHIP and the Empire Plan help cover treatment. Call 213-321-6518 to verify benefits.

2026-06-03

Alcohol Withdrawal: What You Should Know

Alcohol withdrawal symptoms, the timeline, why severe cases can be life-threatening, and how NYSHIP can help cover detox in New York. Call 213-321-6518.

2026-06-02

Fentanyl Risks in New York: What to Know

Why fentanyl is so dangerous, how it affects New York communities, and how to find treatment and naloxone. NYSHIP and Empire Plan help. Call 213-321-6518.

2026-06-01

Does NYSHIP Cover Detox? A Clear Explanation

How NYSHIP and the Empire Plan typically cover medical detox for New York State and government employees, plus how to verify benefits. Call 213-321-6518.

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