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 Faith-based treatment for addiction is an effective treatment for the devout, those seeking to return to the faith of their youth, and those seeking a spiritual path for the first time. In the Pennsylvania faith-based addiction center at Naaman (Naaman), we combine our evidence-based therapies with a fully immersive faith experience. This treatment can ensure that your relationship with God is front and center to support your recovery. Our Christian…
Melissa Beitler
June 23, 2022
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Does Faith-Based Addiction Treatment Actually Work?

The power of faith-based addiction treatment combines spiritual practices and evidence-based therapies. There seems little dispute about the efficacy of religious addiction treatment for those who are part of a particular faith tradition. About 75% of rehab centers in the United States offer faith-based addiction treatment. To learn more about the benefits of faith-based addiction treatment, reach out to one of the leading rehab facilities in Pennsylvania and the surrounding…
Melissa Beitler
June 21, 2022
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Are Residential and Inpatient Treatment the Same Thing?

In some arenas, there is a clear distinction between residential addiction treatment and inpatient addiction treatment. However, people use the two terms interchangeably in many rehab centers around the country. They both refer to treatment for a substance use disorder that requires the client to reside in the treatment center or hospital. At Naaman (Naaman), our inpatient drug rehab center provides high-quality, evidence-based care for all addictions. At Naaman, the…
Melissa Beitler
June 19, 2022
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Detox vs. Rehab

Addiction recovery has various different but equally meaningful stages. If you have a substance use disorder, you cannot enter the realm of rehab without starting the journey by making your way through detox first. If you search for a rehab program and an addiction detox center in Pennsylvania, consider Pennsylvania Teen and Adult Challenge (Naaman). We offer over 60 years of experience ushering people with substance use disorders, through their…
Melissa Beitler
June 17, 2022
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IOP vs. PHP

What happens when someone with a substance use disorder is interested in addiction rehab and needs a higher level of care than a regular outpatient program? One option is to enroll in residential rehab, at least for 30 days or so. However, not everyone can commit to an inpatient program due to a range of reasons. That’s why higher levels of care are available on an outpatient basis. Those options…
Melissa Beitler
June 13, 2022
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What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program?

When you are ready to start recovering from a substance use disorder, you face numerous options. You can access addiction treatment as an inpatient or outpatient. A program that combines elements of both is called an intensive outpatient program (IOP). What is IOP for addiction? It is a great option for addiction treatment that lets you continue to live and sleep at home while receiving a higher level of care…
Melissa Beitler
June 11, 2022
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How Long Does CBT Take?

When you are suffering from a mental health or substance use disorder – or both – and have decided to seek health and recovery, you may want to know what you’re in for. If you have heard that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for addiction, you heard correctly. So now you ask, “How long does CBT take?” The good news is that CBT is a goal-oriented, time-limited therapy that follows…
Melissa Beitler
June 9, 2022
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Preparing for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Dr. Aaron T. Beck developed cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) at the University of Pennsylvania in the 1960s. He based his work on studies done by psychologist Albert Ellis in the 1950s. Ellis is considered one of the founders of cognitive therapy, and Beck is the one who joined cognitive principles with behaviorism. Early researchers into both cognitive and behavioral therapies understood the link between actions and a person's beliefs and thoughts.…
Melissa Beitler
June 7, 2022
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How Long Does DBT Take?

One of the most effective therapies for treating a substance use disorder is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). This behavioral therapy was developed in the 1980s and inspired by cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). It was originally intended for severe mental health disorders. However, it soon became clear that DBT was effective for addiction as well. A Pennsylvania dialectical behavior therapy program can be found at Naaman (Naaman), where our experienced, trained mental…
Melissa Beitler
June 5, 2022