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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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The Progression of Addiction

October 21, 2022

What Is Addiction? Addiction is a chronic disruption of the brain system that impacts the way your body craves a substance or a type of behavior. It may affect someone’s daily life and have an influence on their relationships, career, and finances. Addictive behaviors and substances typically involve a compulsive pursuit of a “reward.” These “rewards” may include substances and behaviors such as: Caffeine Nicotine THC Pain relievers Cocaine Coffee

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Does Molly Cause Vomiting?

October 21, 2022

What Is “Molly?” Molly, which is sometimes also referred to as ecstasy or MDMA, is a synthetic party drug. This illegal substance, which was originally developed as a medication to treat depression, is known to have an impact on mood and perception. Molly is typically taken in the form of a tablet, powder, or capsule.   Why People Use MDMA This substance is always referenced as a ‘party drug’ because

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Does Gabapentin Show Up on a Drug Test?

October 21, 2022

Sometimes, a person may be responsibly using a prescription drug and will need to take a drug test for employment or security reasons. False positives may occur in these situations, depending on the drug that someone is using. In some cases, tests may be designed specifically to look for prescription drugs. One drug that one may not expect to find on a drug test is Gabapentin.   What Is Gabapentin?

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The Top 10 Most Used Drugs

April 17, 2023

The term “drugs” covers a variety of substances that change how the mind and body work. Some drugs can be found on the shelf at a pharmacy, while others are illegal and are sold illicitly. Drugs vary in price, availability, and effects — but one thing that all drugs have in common is that they have the potential to be abused. Which drugs are used the most? Keep reading to

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Naltrexone and Hydrocodone

October 21, 2022

Naltrexone and Hydrocodone are both prescription medications. They are typically used to treat different conditions, but may sometimes be combined. Since these two drugs affect the body differently, they may cause serious complications when they are combined.   What Is Naltrexone? Naltrexone is a prescription opiate that is available in both generic and brand name versions (Revia, Vivitrol). It can be taken via injection or by mouth and can be

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Internet Addiction in Teenagers

October 21, 2022

Teenagers & Internet Addiction When we think of addiction, we usually associate it with substances such as alcohol and illicit drugs. However, addiction is more intertwined in our everyday lives than we may think. For example, a majority of the world’s population is addicted to caffeine. Even though caffeine is known to be addictive, many people throughout the world do not start their day without a cup of coffee. We

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Alcohol & Swollen Lymph Nodes

October 21, 2022

Heavy alcohol consumption puts individuals at risk for serious complications and diseases. In addition to causing common conditions like heart disease and liver damage, heavy drinking may make some existing conditions harder to maintain. For example, say someone has a disease such as Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which affects the lymph nodes. This individual’s lymph nodes are mostly likely swollen because of their disease; but if they drink heavily, the complications may

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Can A Marriage Survive Drug Addiction?

March 28, 2024

While we can’t choose our family, we all voluntarily enter romantic relationships based on the connection we have with another person. Even though we all pick our significant others, romantic relationships may take more work and commitment than any other type of relationship. This is because spouses are meant to be partners, two individuals who work together to become the best versions of themselves. But of course, there are always

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How to Support Someone Going Through Alcohol Withdrawal

October 21, 2022

We all want to support our loved ones in any way we can. But, unfortunately, we may not always know what we need to do to help them through delicate situations like alcohol withdrawal. If someone you know is suffering from alcohol withdrawal or battling addiction, it’s important to handle the situation with sensitivity and understanding. That’s why we wanted to provide you with the tools to support someone who

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What is an Alcoholic Nose & How Does it Start?

October 21, 2022

Why Do People With Alcohol Addiction Develop A Bulbous Nose? Despite its name, alcoholic nose doesn’t always have something to do with drinking or alcohol abuse. However, it may contribute to chronic skin inflammation that can cause a bulbous nose.   What Is Alcoholic Nose? While this skin condition is usually called alcoholic nose or drinkers’ nose, it is actually called rhinophyma. Rhinophyma is a subtype of rosacea that causes

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