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Silver Pines and Steps to Recovery have provided addiction recovery programs in Pennsylvania for over a decade with detox, residential, outpatient, and sober living services. Last year, we expanded our services to include robust mental health treatment, a new outpatient location, and specialized programming for our nation’s veterans, with more to come this year! We are visually recognizing our growth with a unified look that better reflects who we are today and the passion we have for helping everyone with their addiction and mental health recovery journeys.

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Top Trauma Therapy Types

October 21, 2022

Millions of people throughout the country are affected by traumatic events each year. These happenings can leave the individual suffering from a variety of mental and physical effects that impact different areas of their life. As a result of these problems, trauma therapy types remain diverse to address various causes and outcomes. The following information discusses essential facts about surviving trauma, as well as types of effective treatment. Understanding Trauma

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Prescription Opioid Abuse Causes

October 21, 2022

Opioid drugs remain a regular tool in the management of chronic pain. As with all drugs, however, they carry their own set of risks. What are some common reasons for prescription opioid abuse? How can you detect an opioid addiction? Continue reading below for the answers to these essential questions. The Popularity of Opioids Opioids remain a popular choice in the management of illnesses or accidents that result in chronic

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Common Signs of Cocaine Use

October 21, 2022

Illicit drug abuse can wreak havoc on a person’s health, relationships, and overall quality of life. It’s vital that loved ones recognize the signs of drug abuse in others. With proper professional rehabilitation, you can stop these life-threatening issues. However, it can be hard to know what to look for. It’s important for loved ones to become familiar with common signs of cocaine use so they can help. What is

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The Mental Effects of Alcohol

April 17, 2024

To seek appropriate help for an alcohol abuse problem, you must recognize that the issue exists. The information below will address how to define alcohol abuse accurately. Additionally, it will also discuss common mental effects of alcohol, and the reasons why seeking professional treatment is essential. How to Define Alcohol Abuse Learning how professionals define an alcohol use disorder is an important part of understanding this issue. In general, the

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How to Deal with an Alcoholic

April 3, 2024

It can be hard to accept that a loved one has an addiction. Too often, an addict will recognize the problem as their own. They fail to realize how much this addiction is affecting the loved ones around them. If you have a loved one who is an alcoholic, it can be frustrating to handle the situation. It’s important to learn how to deal with an alcoholic, and how some

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Do I have an Eating Disorder?

October 21, 2022

Have you ever asked, “Do I have an eating disorder?” If you’re wondering if your relationship with food is healthy or not, it’s possible that you have some issues with eating. People dealing with eating disorders can be underweight, overweight, or at their ideal weight. It’s not the number on the scale that’s the problem; eating disorders delve much deeper. Common Eating Disorders Anorexia is a well-known disorder and is

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Common CBT Techniques

October 21, 2022

What many people don’t realize about the disease of addiction is that the psychological dependence is a significant challenge. This struggle is why so many believe the delusion that they can simply do a detox and stay clean. Most people who go through detox and don’t get adequate addiction treatment services relapse. With the help of various CBT techniques, you’ll find a way to overcome this type of psychological dependence.

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What Is Speed Drug?

October 21, 2022

In today’s society, an overwhelming number of drugs are available on the street. While many of them are addictive, few are as popular as speed. However, what is speed drug, and is it dangerous? In truth, the drug is more dangerous than people give it credit. Can You Answer- What Is Speed Drug? When answering the question, “what is speed drug?” many people don’t know that it’s just another name

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What is Rehab?

October 21, 2022

If you’re like a lot of people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, you want to quit using. However, drugs can make you feel powerless to get the help you need. The first step to recovery is to enter rehab, but many might not know what rehab is. If you’re wondering, “What is rehab?”, the answer may pleasantly surprise you. Fearing Rehab For such a small word, “rehab” can be

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What Is Dirty Sprite?

April 4, 2024

Most people are aware of the number of prescription medications available to the public. But did you know several homemade drugs are being created, sold and abused on a massive scale? One  example of a homemade drug is dirty Sprite, also known as “lean,” “purple drank,” and “sizzurp”.  What is Dirty Sprite/Lean/Purple Drank? Dirty Sprite is a mixed drink that contains prescription-grade cough syrup and a clear carbonated beverage, typically

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