The term “opioid epidemic” refers to the ever-increasing incidence of opiate and opioid addiction that spiked dramatically in the early 1990s with the FDA’s approval of oxycodone as a prescription painkiller. Detox center programs that treat opiate additions see thousands of people every year. These individuals seek recovery and wish to live a sober, healthy,…
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There are distinct benefits of inpatient rehab programs. However, this kind of addiction treatment is often the best way to start a journey of recovery. Protecting your sobriety at the beginning, when it can seem so tenuous, is one of the greatest advantages of residential rehab. The inpatient rehab program at Pennsylvania Adult & Teen…
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A recent estimate tells us that 700,000 Americans are suffering from heroin addiction. If you abuse this potent opiate and struggle to find the path forward, please don’t become a statistic. A heroin addiction treatment program can help you. Though it is one part of the overall opioid epidemic that affects millions each year, heroin…
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Once you have developed alcohol dependence, quitting can be difficult and, in some cases, even dangerous. When someone struggling with alcohol addiction attempts to stop drinking, they may experience a range of withdrawal symptoms. For some people, experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be frightening, especially when they are severe. Reaching out for help is not…
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Two of the most significant barriers that keep people from seeking help for their addiction are feeling alone and overwhelmed. There is no need for you to feel either. You are not alone because millions of people worldwide also struggle with drug and alcohol addiction. Fortunately, there are caring professionals in most communities who can…
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Teen addiction treatment programs are essential resources if your child is struggling with a substance use disorder. However, what if you are not sure? As a parent, your mind rebels at the thought. You are not alone, though most parents fail to recognize the signs at first. If you are even asking the question, “Does…
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What life skills do you need to maintain sobriety after rehab? Re-entry can feel scary after inpatient or outpatient addiction treatment. There are indeed things you can do, thinking you can adopt, and priorities you can set. Each of these will help you with addiction recovery and relapse prevention. Our rehab program offers a cognitive-behavioral…
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As a society, we wholly depend on our youth to carry us forward. The saying, “The children are our future,” is not a cliché. It is the literal truth. At Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge (PAATC), we think investing in our young people is not only the right thing to do for them but all…
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The links between mental health disorders and addiction are well documented. Nearly 40% of people with a substance use disorder have a co-occurring mental health diagnosis. The most effective way to treat mental health and addiction is to address both simultaneously with a coordinated care plan. But how do you find the program that will…
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Cocaine has been around for over 150 years, and abuse rates to this highly addictive drug spiked in the 1980s. Today, cocaine addiction still affects over 5 million Americans. Between five and eight percent of rehab admissions are for cocaine addiction. However, we know that not everyone who suffers from this disease is in treatment.…
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