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A Comprehensive Guide to Detox Programs in Pennsylvania Drug addiction is a serious problem that affects many people in Pennsylvania. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Pennsylvania has one of the highest drug overdose death rates in the country, with opioids being the primary cause of these deaths. Furthermore, the rise of synthetic…
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The Best Tips to Stop Drinking As an expert in drug and alcohol treatment centers, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects of alcohol addiction on individuals, families, and communities. That’s why I want to tackle the question that’s on everyone’s mind: what is the best way to stop drinking? First, it’s important to recognize…
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Alcohol Rehabs Near Me? Finding quality programs When someone is struggling with alcohol addiction, finding the right treatment can be a difficult and overwhelming process. Searching for “alcohol rehabs near me” on Google can be a good place to start, but it’s important to understand how to optimize your search for the best results. Does…
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What is breathwork for addiction and mental health recovery? Breath work has been used for thousands of years in various cultures and traditions for spiritual, mental, and physical health. Addiction and mental health issues also have been around for thousands of years. Some of the earliest recorded use of breath work can be traced back…
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  Why do individuals return to use of drugs and alcohol despite completing treatment? When working in a clinical setting with individuals who struggle with SUD (Substance Use Disorders) and AUD (Alcohol Use disorders) the primary objectives are to help them develop the necessary insight and skills to achieve lifelong remission. The puzzling question remains,…
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Does Alcoholics Anonymous actually work? Cochrane Study Answers. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) has a broad burden of disease, disability, and premature death, and comes with high economic costs. Individuals with AUD experience personal, interpersonal, and familial distress, loss of productivity, accidents, violence, incarceration, and increased healthcare utilization compared to individuals without the disorder. For over…
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What’s it like living at a Recovery House for addiction recovery in Pennsylvania?  Hear from a former resident! Throughout my journey to Recovery, I had been to a few Recovery Housing Programs. Most of the time I would end up there simply cause I had nowhere to go or it was suggested by the treatment…
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Why are the 12 Steps important to addiction Recovery? Hear the opinion of one recovered alcoholic: Through my personal life experiences and during the last 5 years of recovery one of the major things I learned was that the 12 steps are one of the key reasons why I am still here today. Without working…
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Seeking Safety Helps You Recover from Trauma & Substance Use Disorder Many people who have substance use disorders have experienced trauma as children or adults (SAMHSA TIP 57). In addition, the lifestyle associated with substance abuse may subject people to higher rates of traumatic experiences (retraumatization).  Among those who seek treatment for substance abuse and…
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Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offered at Pennsylvania Recovery Center A Nation of Trauma We are a traumatized nation with 60% of men and 50% of females in this country experiencing at least one trauma in their lifetime. Approximately 15 million adults can be clinically diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at some point…
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