Addiction

Home // Addiction // Page 8
×

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.

Psychologist summing up results of young reunited family

Can You Be Addicted to a Person?

April 12, 2024

Understanding the origin of codependency, its long-term effects, and available treatment options By Alisha Barnes, M.S. What is Codependency? Codependency is a relationship dynamic where one person’s needs, struggles, and behaviors dominate the other person’s energy, time, and even identity. One partner may rely heavily on the other for constant reassurance, validation, and security, and the codependent partner may seek validation through serving, helping, and taking care of their loved

Details

5 Tips to Deal With A Loved One’s Out of Control Drinking This Holiday Season

April 17, 2023

Holiday joy becomes an empty phrase when you have an inebriated loved one searching for car keys after the family meal. So, what is a family member to do when drinking has become a serious problem in a loved one’s life during the happiest time of the year?  Here are 5 tips to help you help your loved one and keep YOUR sanity throughout the holiday season and throughout the

Details
a mother and chile rebuilding relationships in recovery

A Guide on Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery

October 21, 2022

Addiction can damage many facets of your life, including your relationships. Rebuilding relationships in recovery and family therapy needs to be done with care. Your friends and loved ones do not enjoy watching you spiral down into the throes of addiction. Before you approach people about your sincere apologies, make sure that you take a hard look at yourself and know exactly what you are sorry for. Rebuilding relationships in recovery simply

Details
a man holding an addictive substance thinking what causes addiction

What Causes Addiction

October 21, 2022

Many people wonder what causes addiction. Initially, people believed that addiction was simply a black and white choice. And that people that fell prey to it did so because of moral shortcomings. This is no longer the case. As science has progressed, we have learned that addiction can stem from many things. Currently, people see addiction as a disease. This point of view is controversial, but it is more important

Details
a patient asking What Is a Process Addiction

What is a Process Addiction?

October 21, 2022

Addiction can be physical or psychological. While drugs and alcohol can be physically addictive, other behaviors like sex, gambling or shopping can also be addictive. Both types of addictions can impact your brain chemistry and change your pleasure and reward center. While physical addictions to things like alcohol and opiates can cause physical withdrawal, psychological and behavioral addictions can be just as difficult to overcome. Certain behavioral and psychological addictions

Details

What to Bring to Rehab

October 21, 2022

When people go to rehab for the first time, they often wonder what they should take. Every rehab center is different with regard to what they allow inside of their facilities. When you decide what to bring to rehab, there are a few necessities that you should pack. While most rehab centers allow these necessities, it’s still good to contact your facility beforehand to learn about specific rules. What to

Details

Am I an Enabler?

October 21, 2022

When you love someone, you want to help him or her in any way possible during troubling times. Unfortunately, there’s a fine line between helping and enabling when your loved one has an addiction. In fact, this line is so fine that you may wonder, “Am I an enabler?” If you are, the best way to help your loved one is to stop enabling his or her behavior. Am I

Details

What Is Partial Hospitalization?

October 21, 2022

As people begin searching for addiction treatment options, many individuals want to know, “What is partial hospitalization?” Many rehabs include options like outpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. The right program choice for one person is different than the right option for someone else because each person has a unique addiction history. By learning more about each kind of program, individuals can make sure that they make the right

Details

The Link Between Depression and Drug Abuse

October 21, 2022

Researchers know that depression and drug abuse often occur at the same time. Once someone has one condition, it fuels the other disorder. This can make getting treatment harder because both conditions need care for the client to actually recover. With dual diagnosis treatment, individuals can take the first step in overcoming their addiction. The Connection Between Depression and Drug Abuse Mood disorders make someone twice as likely to develop

Details

The Connection Between Exercise and Addiction Recovery

August 17, 2023

People call it addiction recovery for a reason. During this time, the mind, body, and spirit start recovering and healing from addiction. To do this successfully, individuals have to support their body through the right nutrition and physical fitness program. Exercise and addiction recovery programs work together to help patients become sober. How Exercise and Addiction Recovery Work There are a number of benefits that people can enjoy through exercise

Details

Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter

Get exclusive resources, find inspiration, and grow alongside us. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter now!

X
Scroll to Top