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Pennsylvania Substance Abuse Counseling

Substance abuse treatment has a checkered history. Just a few hundred years ago, the reigning opinion about those caught in an addiction cycle was rooted in judgment, as people believed that someone had a problem with their morals. There were some early glimmers of a more modern understanding of addiction. In 1784, Benjamin Rush put forth the idea that alcoholism is a disease that can be treated. However, it wasn't…
Melissa Beitler
October 4, 2021
Alcohol AddictionDrug Addiction

What Can Happen If You Mix Alcohol with Depressants?

The consumption of alcohol is legal in the United States over the age of 21. Unfortunately, this intoxicating substance is also very commonly abused, creating a dangerous cocktail when combined with other prescribed, over-the-counter, or illegal drugs. Alcohol has the effect of compounding other substances' side effects, which increases the risk of alcohol poisoning, overdose, and death. All prescription medications offer a warning not to consume alcohol while utilizing a…
Melissa Beitler
March 5, 2021
AddictionMental HealthTherapy

What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

If you are someone you know is dealing with substance abuse or mental health issues, you are not alone. There are plenty of people who find themselves in the same situation. You need to think carefully about how you were going to treat these issues. Usually, this involves a combination of therapy and prescription medications. One option is called DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy. Before you get started, you probably…
Melissa Beitler
February 5, 2021