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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 Treatment ProgramsAlcohol AddictionDrug AddictionDrug Information

DUI vs. DWI

Let's state the obvious: driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal. There can be legal consequences for impaired driving even when a drug is legally prescribed. Impaired driving causes countless accidents and deaths per year. Fortunately, statistics for DUI vs. DWI show the numbers are declining slightly, a trend we would like to see continue. The best way to prevent future harm because…
Miki Finn
March 27, 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
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDetoxDrug AddictionHeroin Addiction Treatment Center

3 Advantages of Heroin Detox Before Addiction Treatment

Among younger Americans, heroin abuse has doubled in the last decade. The term "opioid crisis" barely conveys the seriousness of the emergency. Heroin addiction endangers more than 600,000 Americans, a number that does not take into account other opioid addictions. Approximately 15,000 die in this country every year from a heroin overdose. Heroin, one of the most addictive substances there is, ruins lives and ends them. At Pennsylvania Adult &…
Miki Finn
January 16, 2023
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDrug AddictionOutpatient Addiction Treatment Program

5 Benefits of Outpatient Rehab

Addiction is a disease that affects over 20 million Americans each year. People can be vulnerable to addiction either because of genetic propensity, social pressures, mental health challenges, or a combination of these and other factors. If you or someone you love is struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD), help is available. Professional treatment for SUDs, either outpatient or inpatient, offers you the best chance for successful long-term recovery…
Miki Finn
September 12, 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 Treatment ProgramsDrug AddictionHeroin Addiction Treatment Center

Learning the Symptoms of Heroin Addiction and How to Treat It

Heroin has been around for a long time. Long before the opioid crisis sparked by a flood of synthetic opioids onto the legal pharmaceutical and street markets, heroin had been derailing lives and damaging families. Dependence, addiction, and overdose are stepping stones on the path of heroin abuse. There are treatments available and facilities where those with an addiction to heroin can get help. If you have heroin addiction symptoms…
Miki Finn
July 11, 2022
AddictionAddiction Treatment ProgramsDrug AddictionOpioid Addiction

Find Out the Signs of Opioid Addiction and How to Treat It

Opioids are synthetic drugs produced originally in the medical labs of pharmaceutical companies. Opioids have chemical profiles like opiates and narcotics derived from poppies like opium, morphine, and heroin. The term opioid is an umbrella term that includes all opioids and opiates. Originally intended only for medical use, opioids soon leaked out of the mainstream and into the street market for recreational consumption. The opioid epidemic started during the period…
Miki Finn
July 8, 2022
AddictionAddiction RecoveryDetoxDrug AddictionHeroin Addiction Treatment CenterOpioid Addiction

How Long Do Heroin Withdrawals Last?

There are receptors in the brain that interact with the body’s endogenous opioids. These are naturally produced and help your body control pain and balance moods. Some people turn to heroin to ramp up their pain tolerance or to get high. When they do, the brain stops being able to produce natural opioids and other neurotransmitters that function to stabilize emotions, allow the pleasure response, and manage pain. That’s when…
Miki Finn
May 12, 2022
AddictionAddiction RecoveryDetoxDrug AddictionOpioid Addiction

5 Reasons to Go to an Opioid Detox Center

Fear of withdrawal makes many people with an opioid use disorder hesitate to enter rehab for opioid addiction. Removing all traces of a powerful drug from the body is no easy thing. However, medically supervised opioid addiction detox can ease withdrawal's physical, mental, and psychological challenges. If you seek an opioid detox center in Pennsylvania, look into Naaman (Naaman). We have 60 years of experience providing evidence-based opioid addiction rehab…
Miki Finn
May 10, 2022