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6 Benefits of Meth Addiction Treatment

The United States saw the steepest spike in drug overdose deaths to date during the pandemic. Meth overdoses have increased at a rate even higher than some other highly addictive, dangerous drugs available on the street. Methamphetamine is a Schedule II synthetic stimulant that can be manufactured in kitchen labs out of commonly available ingredients. If you are concerned about your abuse of meth or that of someone you care…
Melissa Beitler
May 1, 2023
AddictionAddiction Treatment ProgramsOpioid Addiction

Tips for Treating Opioid Withdrawal

The human brain has its own special opioid receptors that are there to attach to the body’s naturally occurring opioid-like substances. These natural opioids are pumped out by the brain when someone is confronted by pain or injury, or to combat depression. When you use an opioid created from the opium plant or synthesized in a lab, the same receptors are activated, though the effects are much stronger. Eventually, the…
Melissa Beitler
April 24, 2023
AddictionAddiction Treatment ProgramsPCP

Recognizing PCP Abuse and Getting Help

Phencyclidine or PCP, known commonly by its street name angel dust, is a Schedule II drug. This designation indicates a high risk for abuse, dependence, and addiction. More than six million Americans try PCP at least once. Because the risk of experimentation becoming an addiction is high, the best option for breaking the abuse cycle is a PCP addiction treatment program. To learn more about PCP abuse and addiction, reach…
Melissa Beitler
April 10, 2023
AnxietyDepressionMental Health

How to Stop Self Harm

Children are born into an unfamiliar world. Their parents hope they feel safe and loved, and will always have access to comfort and protection when needed. But no matter how much parents want to protect their children from setbacks, hardships, pain, and heartbreak, they can’t. By the time children reach adolescence, the challenges and stressors they face in the modern world are manifold. Some teens turn to self-harming behaviors for…
Melissa Beitler
April 5, 2023
AddictionAlcohol AddictionAlcohol Addiction Treatment Center

National Alcohol Screening Day

First initiated in 1999, National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD) is always recognized during the first full week of April. The goal of NASD is to raise public awareness that alcohol abuse and addiction are treatable disorders. If you or someone you love has concerns about an alcohol use disorder (AUD), you can take advantage of confidential screenings. If you have an alcohol addiction, there is an alcohol rehab in Rehrersburg,…
Melissa Beitler
April 1, 2023
AddictionAddiction Treatment ProgramsAlcohol AddictionDrug AddictionDrug Information

DUI vs. DWI

Let's state the obvious: driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal. There can be legal consequences for impaired driving even when a drug is legally prescribed. Impaired driving causes countless accidents and deaths per year. Fortunately, statistics for DUI vs. DWI show the numbers are declining slightly, a trend we would like to see continue. The best way to prevent future harm because…
Melissa Beitler
March 27, 2023
Addiction Treatment ProgramsAlcohol AddictionAlcohol Addiction Treatment Center

How Long Does Alcohol Withdrawal Last?

Alcohol abuse affects millions of Americans a year, not just those who suffer from addiction. Traffic accidents caused by driving under the influence are one of the most significant preventable causes of death in the US. When people suffer from the disease of alcohol addiction, it can shatter their lives and those of the people who love them. Family, health, financial stability, and career can all suffer due to long-term…
Melissa Beitler
March 15, 2023
AnxietyDepressionMental Health

Safely Addressing Self-Harm in Teens

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and deliberate self-harm (DSH) are unfortunately common mental health diagnoses among teens in the US and abroad. It's estimated that more than 15% of teens will self-harm at least once, while only one in five of those who do so will seek or receive therapeutic treatment for these symptoms, or for other disorders that often accompany self-harm, such as anxiety or depression. Self-harm in teens is a…
Melissa Beitler
March 1, 2023
AddictionAddiction RecoveryAddiction Treatment ProgramsDrug AddictionPCP

PCP Withdrawal Symptoms

Phencyclidine, or PCP as it is commonly known, has been around since the 1950s. Originally formulated as an IV anesthetic, the agitating and hallucinogenic effects led to medical professionals discontinuing its use. Unfortunately, that was not the end of PCP. However, it has been available on the street market ever since and is dangerous and addictive. For those who find themselves addicted to PCP, the only way to loosen the…
Melissa Beitler
March 1, 2023
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDetoxHeroin Addiction Treatment CenterWithdrawal

Can You Die from Heroin Withdrawal?

Can you die from heroin withdrawal? The short answer is yes, you can, but you don't have to. In rehab, you can live through it and start recovery in a safe environment. Will that journey be easy? Perhaps not, but it's well worth it. Do you need to know more about a heroin detox program in Pennsylvania? Call us today at or contact us online. Taking the First Step Toward…
Melissa Beitler
February 28, 2023
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