Access to Vivitrol in Pennsylvania
567 words|2.9 min read|Vivitrol is a medication used in addiction treatment to prevent relapse. Learn about the benefits of Vivitrol and where it can be obtained in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania’s Client Placement Criteria vs. the ASAM
518 words|2.6 min read|Deaths from drug overdose reached an all-time high in 2015. Such deaths have been increasing steadily over the last two decades, but the increase in [...]
The Importance of Medical Detox During Withdrawal
733 words|3.7 min read|The decision to fight an addiction to drugs or alcohol is complex and often intimidating or frightening; however, it’s also something to be celebrated as [...]
Teen Treatment: Parenting the “New” Adolescent
711 words|3.6 min read|Today’s adolescents are presenting as more challenging than ever before. They are surrounded with all sorts of stimulation and choices. Illegal drugs are easily [...]
What Are the Benefits of Detox?
742 words|3.7 min read|Recovering from drugs and alcohol addiction is a journey, and each day will be unique. Each stage in the process will require different care, and [...]
Can Mental Health Screenings Prevent Addiction?
727 words|3.6 min read|It is not uncommon for a person suffering from a mental illness to develop a substance use disorder; in fact, they are at a higher [...]
A Closer Look at the Emerging Virtual Reality and Addiction Treatment
802 words|4 min read|Researchers are always working to find the most effective method of treating addiction. Beginning with striving to learn as much as possible regarding addiction, addictive [...]
Rebuilding Family Relationships During and After Treatment
788 words|3.9 min read|It can be difficult for parents to know how to support their adult child going through the recovery process. You, as the parent, may experience [...]
Trauma-Informed Care: Helping Recovery Through Empathy
621 words|3.1 min read|To effectively treat a physical or mental health disorder, it’s important for health care providers to know the history and situations that a person has [...]
Therapy for Depression over the Phone
317 words|1.6 min read|We have known for some time that therapy is a very effective tool for people struggling with depression. We also know that people with a [...]
Positive Benefits of Professional Counseling – Too Many for One Post!
498 words|2.5 min read|Many of us may have experienced the relief of getting something “off our chest” with a trusted confidante. We may also have experienced the disappointment—an [...]