Among younger Americans, heroin abuse has doubled in the last decade. The term “opioid crisis” barely conveys the seriousness of the emergency. Heroin addiction endangers more than 600,000 Americans, a number that does not take into account other opioid addictions. Approximately 15,000 die in this country every year from a heroin overdose. Heroin, one of…
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For teens struggling with substance misuse, dependence, and addiction, making a decision about rehab can be difficult. As with anyone who is ready to engage in rehab, teens’ families may be grateful for a less expensive, outpatient option. But there are other excellent reasons to consider an outpatient program for your adolescent. If you are…
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Percocet is a narcotic analgesic that doctors commonly prescribe to treat acute pain and moderate to severe chronic pain. This medication is a combination of oxycodone, which is a derivative of opium, and acetaminophen, a non-narcotic analgesic. However, it is also highly addictive. During the pandemic, there has been a rise in substance misuse and…
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Detox is short for detoxification, which refers to the process of ridding the body of toxins. For someone with substance abuse disorder, detox is the period of physical withdrawal when the body releases all remnants of the drug. There are two main reasons for someone suffering from drug addiction to undergo medically supervised detox. Health…
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When teens abuse drugs and alcohol, it affects the whole family. Parents may hesitate to take action simply because they are unsure of the best steps for an adolescent. It is essential to know that teen rehabilitation programs are different from those for adults. At Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge (PAATC), we understand teenagers and…
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The mental health and substance use risks for teens are in many ways unique to their stage of life. Though on the cusp of adulthood, their mental, physical, and psychological development are on hyper-drive, and the challenges they face in today’s fast-paced, globally-connected world are significant. Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge (PAATC) has been at…
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When you or your loved one know it’s time to seek help for addiction, the number of options can seem overwhelming. Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge can offer a comprehensive scope of treatments for substance misuse and addiction. Whether you’re seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment, short-term to long-term services, or anything in between, our team…
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When you are ready to begin your recovery journey with Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge (PAATC) and pick up the phone to call us at 844.442.8673, you have started the admissions process. What happens next? What Happens During the Admissions Process? The rehab admissions process is relatively straight forward. The steps of this process are…
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Opioid addiction rates have risen since the late 1990s when reassurances that patients could not become addicted to prescription opioid painkillers turned out to be dangerously false. Today, there are over 100 deaths a day in the US due to opioid overdoses. The national crisis involves prescription drugs as well as illegal opioids like heroin.…
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Methamphetamine or meth is a powerful synthetic stimulant that the FDA has classified as a Schedule II substance because it is highly addictive. Drug manufacturers make it in kitchens, basements, sheds, and even vehicles, and it appears as either a powder or crystal. Users can smoke, snort, or inject this drug, leading to enhanced focus…
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