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Naaman Center Partnership With Delaware Regional Dream Center

The Naaman Center’s partnership and collaboration with the Delaware Regional Dream Center is an exciting opportunity to restore wholeness to a community in great need. The benefits of this partnership will be to provide a new level of access to care to The First State. The Naaman Center is a collection of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs with over 60 years of experience. Currently, 14 locations in Pennsylvania provide clinical…
Miki Finn
April 10, 2024
AddictionAddiction RecoveryAddiction Treatment ProgramsRelapse PreventionSober Living

Short-Term Rehab During the Holidays

While the holiday season is meant to be a time for celebration and family, for individuals struggling with a substance use disorder the holiday season can be an overwhelming and challenging time. The pressure to participate in social events and family gatherings may lead to a potential relapse, making the holidays a difficult time to maintain sobriety. That’s where short-term rehab comes in. Let's explore the reasons why short-term rehab…
Miki Finn
December 1, 2023
AddictionAddiction RecoveryDrug AddictionMeth Addiction

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…
Miki Finn
May 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…
Miki Finn
March 1, 2023
AddictionAddiction RecoveryAddiction Treatment Programs

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…
Miki Finn
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…
Miki Finn
October 17, 2022
AddictionAddiction RecoveryAddiction Treatment ProgramsDual DiagnosisMental Health

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 &…
Miki Finn
August 15, 2022
AddictionAddiction RecoveryAddiction Treatment ProgramsDrug Addiction

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…
Miki Finn
August 10, 2022
AddictionAddiction RecoveryAddiction Treatment ProgramsAlcohol AddictionDetox

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…
Miki Finn
August 8, 2022
AddictionAddiction RecoveryAddiction Treatment ProgramsInpatient Addiction Treatment Programresidential addiction treatment

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…
Miki Finn
July 13, 2022
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