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Importance of DBT for Addiction

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered extremely effective in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs), including in dual diagnosis treatment, when a mental health disorder co-occurs with addiction. This form of behavioral therapy has been around since the 1970s, when Marsha Lineman, a psychologist, developed it using principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Originally used for borderline personality disorder, its efficacy for other mental health diagnoses as well as addiction…
Melissa Beitler
February 13, 2023
AddictionAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcohol Addiction Treatment Center

Binge Drinking in Teens

Teenagers aren't of legal age to drink alcohol. Unfortunately, consuming alcohol is portrayed in the media as being cool, fun, and even thrilling. Teens believe alcohol will make them more interesting and fun to be with, freer, happier, and less scared. And they aren't wrong. Alcohol can loosen them up and, for a short time, feel good. Unfortunately, it's much less common for teens to be exposed to reality-based portrayals…
Melissa Beitler
October 17, 2022
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How Addiction Can Impact Mental Health

When addiction and mental health disorders co-exist, they are called co-occurring disorders. These overlapping diagnoses make treatment all the more important and also challenging. But in a dual diagnosis treatment program, you can receive the needed help. Addiction and mental health therapists work together to address both disorders simultaneously under a coordinated treatment plan. To learn more about dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring disorders, reach out to Pennsylvania Adult &…
Melissa Beitler
August 15, 2022
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How to Stop Painkiller Abuse

Prescription painkillers have played a major role in the opioid epidemic since the introduction of oxycodone, or Oxy, in the 1990s as an allegedly safe and non-addictive pain-reliever. In time, it became clear that Oxy is as addictive as other opioids, and the spike in the abuse of prescription pain medications at that time was notable. For anyone struggling with painkiller abuse or prescription drug addiction, Pennsylvania Adult & Teen…
Melissa Beitler
August 10, 2022
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Understanding the Stages of Detox

There is no addiction recovery without the very first step: withdrawal. When you stop drinking or using drugs, your body has to adjust. This process of withdrawal is challenging because addiction also means dependence. Your body and brain have become physically dependent on drugs and/or alcohol and must now relearn how to function clean. Knowing what to expect when you enter a professional detox program helps you prepare. The benefits…
Melissa Beitler
August 8, 2022
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Finding the Right Residential Addiction Treatment in Rehresburg, PA

Residential addiction treatment is a proven avenue for those who seek recovery from a substance use disorder. The intensity and focus of an inpatient rehab allow for immersion in therapies and access to 24/7 care and support. Deciding to pursue recovery at a residential addiction treatment center is significant, and you don't need to make it alone. Reach out to Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge (PAATC) to learn how inpatient…
Melissa Beitler
July 13, 2022
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Detoxing from Alcohol and How to Do It

Addiction does not discriminate. Who you are, where you come from, your gender, religion, education level, and your financial or professional status cannot influence whether or not you will become addicted to alcohol. The first step in any alcohol rehab process is ridding your body of all traces of alcohol. This means you must go through withdrawal, a complicated and sometimes dangerous process. That's why a medically supervised detox program…
Melissa Beitler
July 6, 2022
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4 Benefits of a Short-Term Clinical Program

A short-term clinical treatment program for addiction is intense, time-limited, and a great starting point for your recovery journey. The most common is a 30-day treatment program though a short-term clinical program can be longer. Starting with medical detox and continuing until discharge or step-down, 30-day clinical treatment can set you up for rehab success. Find out about Naaman (Naaman) and the benefits of a short-term clinical program. Our team…
Melissa Beitler
June 27, 2022
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Chapel Services

 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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