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The Early Signs Of Alcohol Addiction Alcohol is apart of our daily lives. We see it in restaurants, stadiums, grocery stores, commercials, and billboards. If you are looking for it, there is always a way to find it. Some individuals can maintain a healthy lifestyle while drinking. On the other hand, there are those who…
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What is MAT?  According to the SAMHSA, Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Over the last 10 years we have seen an increase in medication-assisted treatment used on individuals that are recovering from drug…
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What Is Fentanyl? We see news articles often about it, and sometimes it is prescribed to individuals for chronic pain. Other times, it’s being bought off of the street. But what actually is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a fast-acting prescription pain killer and it is more potent than morphine. It is relatively easy to develop a…
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People around the world have their own theories and opinions about substance abuse. One of the greatest misconceptions of addiction is that it’s always accompanied by a mental health diagnosis. Although it is seen quite often, that is not always the case. Substance use disorder is already classified as a mental illness, so how do…
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Philadelphia Flyer fights against addiction Chris Therien and Pennsylvania Recovery Center are proud to announce a partnership for a new location in the iconic Fishtown section of Philadelphia. As a former professional hockey player defenseman Chris knows a thing or two about being tough. Just to play professionally in this city you have to be.…
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Drug addiction is a lifelong journey that has many pitfalls. Some addicts start taking a drug to relieve painful symptoms from a physical injury and eventually become addicted. Others turn to drugs to numb emotional pain. Alcohol can be a little trickier because it’s such a big part of everyday life and is more socially…
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Pennsylvania Recovery Center is now in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield We are proud to announce we are now officially contracted with Magellan Health. This contract is effective immediately and members can now access our Intensive Outpatient & Outpatient services with ease as we are now recommended and approved provider. The network includes the following…
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  Suboxone Maintenance in Pennsylvania The controversy over this life-saving medication should not even exist. Suboxone, which is made up of Buprenorphine, and Naloxone SAVES LIVES. Say it louder for the people in the back! Despite what your local internet troll/keyboard warrior writes on Facebook community groups or articles about addiction medication-assisted treatment(MAT) works. Why?…
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1. Authentic Friendships No fake friends where the real friends at?! In the midst of an alcohol or drug addiction where you are partying every day it may seem like you have a lot of “friends”. In reality, these are your drunk buddies and fellow drug users. It is a completely surface relationship which disappears…
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