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What to Look for in a Detox Center for Teens

The human brain is complex, with countless pieces of the puzzle evolving from birth through the mid-20s. Every segment or center within the brain develops in its own time. Babies learn to babble before they learn to talk in sentences, and there is a great deal of nuanced development between those two benchmarks. Similarly, the teen brain does not move toward its adult form all at once. The pleasure centers…
Melissa Beitler
June 16, 2021
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDrug AddictionHeroin Addiction Treatment Center

Importance of Professional Treatment for Heroin Addiction

Despite the increase in awareness and education about opiates, heroin addiction is still rising in the United States. Genetics plays a role in who will become addicted, but that is not the only factor putting Americans at risk. As long as people continue to suffer from trauma, poverty, isolation, and violence, they will be vulnerable to addiction. Our heroin addiction treatment programs offer solutions for those who live in Pennsylvania…
Melissa Beitler
June 15, 2021
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDrug AddictionTeen Addiction

3 Ways Social Media Impacts Teen Drug Use

Among the countless ways the world has transformed in the last fifty years, the advent of the internet opened the door to a cascade of cultural changes that affect all aspects of society. Social media is one of the most pervasively influential innovations of the last few decades in teen culture. At Naaman (Naaman), therapists and teens over the age of 18 in our teen drug addiction treatment program thoughtfully…
Melissa Beitler
June 14, 2021
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDetoxDrug Addiction

4 Benefits of a Drug Detox Center

No one wants to go through drug withdrawal. For those who are addicted to drugs, the addiction itself is what keeps them using. For those who eventually realize that they must stop using drugs for their own health and longevity and that of their families and loved ones, what then? It is often fear of withdrawal that is a significant barrier to seeking care. If they’ve ever gone without their…
Melissa Beitler
June 11, 2021
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDetoxDrug Addiction

How Drug Detox Programs Help with Withdrawal Symptoms

Addiction is on the rise in the United States. Government experts have made strides regarding prevention, education, and treatment. However, many Americans are still vulnerable to this terrible disease due to risk factors relating to genetics, trauma, poverty, isolation, and more. Stimulants, such as meth and crack, opiates, such as heroin, and synthetic opioids, such as oxycontin and fentanyl, are highly addictive and potentially deadly. On the frontline of successful…
Melissa Beitler
May 31, 2021
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDrug AddictionFentanyl Addiction

The Dangers of Fentanyl

The fentanyl crisis is a significant part of the nation's opioid crisis. This synthetic opioid is one of the strongest opioids in existence. However, for anyone struggling with this deadly substance, fentanyl addiction treatment can help. The Naaman (Naaman) offers a fentanyl addiction treatment program that we've designed to support clients with fentanyl use disorder through a successful recovery. If you would like to learn more about the dangers of…
Melissa Beitler
May 28, 2021
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDetoxDrug Addiction

Benefits of Detox Programs for Opiate Addiction

An opiate is a drug that originates from opium, which comes from the poppy plant. There are synthetic drugs that mimic the structure and effects of opiates. They are called opioids. People often refer to the entire class of drugs using the umbrella term opioid, which encompasses opium-derived opiates and lab-created opioids. This group of drugs includes opiates such as heroin and morphine and opioids like oxycodone and fentanyl. People…
Melissa Beitler
May 14, 2021
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDrug AddictionFaith-Based Treatment

Commonly Abused Opiates

If you thought that opiates and opioids were the same things, you are not alone. They are, in fact, different, though similar in many of the ways that count. At Naaman (Naaman), we are well versed in the broad range of opiates available to users and the best treatment methods for those suffering from opiate abuse. You can find out more about our addiction treatment programs and services by calling…
Melissa Beitler
April 21, 2021
Addiction RecoveryAddiction Treatment ProgramsDrug AddictionOpioid Addiction

When to Seek Treatment for Opioid Addiction

If you suspect that you or a loved one is addicted to an opioid, like prescription narcotics, or opiate, like heroin or morphine, it’s the right time to look into treatment. If you feel suspicious and worry about your drug use, you have already entered the stage of recovery called “contemplation.” You are no longer in denial; you are starting to realize there is a problem, and you are willing…
Melissa Beitler
April 15, 2021
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDrug AddictionOpioid Addiction

Commonly Abused Opioids

What is an opioid? It is a synthetic or partly synthetic substance, meaning it was created in a lab. It acts on the human body the way an opiate does. However, opiates come from the naturally occurring poppy plant, but the makeup of opiates and opioids are very similar. Common opioids include Vicodin (hydrocodone), OxyContin (oxycodone), and Fentanyl, all of which have medical uses but are also sold illegally, frequently…
Melissa Beitler
April 14, 2021
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