Rachael Goldstein

Rachael Goldstein is a licensed attorney who spent six years as a public defender in Philadelphia, handling a wide range of cases. That work gave her a close, firsthand look at how addiction and mental health affect people's lives, and it's shaped her writing ever since. Her writing focuses on mental health and wellbeing, drawing on both her legal background and hands-on experience in the field. She knows how high the stakes are when someone is searching for help, so she digs into the research and lays out the facts in a way that's clear, honest, and easy to act on. When she's not writing, Rachael spends her free time traveling, hiking, and exploring new places.

PHP vs. IOP: What’s the Difference and Which Level of Treatment Is Right for You?

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Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) are both forms of outpatient addiction treatment, but they serve different purposes and are different levels of treatment. Understanding the distinction matters because the two terms are sometimes incorrectly used interchangeably, even though the day-to-day experience of each is quite different. What Is a Partial Hospitalization […]

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Best Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers and What Actually Matters When Evaluating Programs

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The phrase “dual diagnosis” is everywhere in addiction treatment marketing today. For families and individuals seeking help, this can make the search for quality care overwhelming and confusing. Many treatment centers say they offer dual diagnosis services, but there’s sometimes a gap between what they claim to offer and what they actually provide. If you

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