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    What Is Tianeptine and Why Is It Sold at Gas Stations?

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    If you have seen products marketed as “ZaZa,” “Neptune’s Fix” or “TD Red” at a gas station or smoke shop, you may have wondered what [...]

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    Celebrities, Public Pressure and Mental Health: Are We More Alike Than We Think?

    939 words|4.7 min read|

    When celebrities open up about anxiety, depression or recovery, it is easy to think their struggles are tied only to fame. They deal with paparazzi. [...]

  • Young male college student looking stressed with his head in his hands while trying to do his homework at a table in a classroom at school

    Is My ADHD Actually Trauma?

    809 words|4 min read|

    If you struggle with focus, impulsivity, restlessness or emotional overwhelm, you may have wondered: Is this really ADHD… or could it be trauma? This question [...]

  • Young mixed race woman sitting at the desk in a cafe in downtown Los Angeles, texting at her smartphone while having a coffee.

    “California Sober” and Controlled Use: Can I Drink Occasionally in Recovery?

    878 words|4.4 min read|

    The term “California sober” has become more common in recent years. It usually means someone has stopped using certain substances, such as alcohol or opioids, [...]

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    What Is Chroming? Understanding a Dangerous Trend 

    773 words|3.9 min read|

    If you have heard the term “chroming” recently, you are not alone. The word has gained attention on social media, particularly among teens and parents [...]

  • Young displeased, tired man with insomnia unable to sleep and suffering from burnout and newly sober struggling to get up out of bed in the morning. Mentally exhausted male awake in bed feeling stressed

    Why Do I Feel Worse When I Try to Get Sober?

    633 words|3.2 min read|

    “I thought quitting would make me feel better, but I feel awful.” This is one of the most common and confusing thoughts people have when [...]

  • a woman sitting on the floor struggling with why her body feels heavy and her mind blank

    Why Your Body Feels Heavy and Your Mind Feels Blank

    907 words|4.5 min read|

    Many people are familiar with the idea of fight or flight. We are taught that stress makes us either anxious and activated or ready to [...]

  • Drug Sale,Pusher brings drugs to the car window to make his sale.

    Pennsylvania’s Changing Drug Supply and Where It Shows Up Most

    961 words|4.8 min read|

    The drug supply in Pennsylvania has changed in ways that make it harder to predict who is at risk and where danger might appear. Substances [...]

  • a couple fighting whether they are really in love or just trauma bonded from past events

    Is It Love or Is It Trauma Bonding?

    793 words|4 min read|

    At certain points in life, especially when things slow down or emotions feel quieter, people begin to question their relationships. Is this love, or is [...]

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    Why Doomscrolling Can Make Cravings Stronger

    782 words|3.9 min read|

    Many people in Pennsylvania and beyond describe feeling mentally wired and emotionally drained after scrolling through the news or social media. They close their phone [...]

  • Young woman going throught her finances at home

    Is Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Covered by Pennsylvania Insurance Plans?

    873 words|4.4 min read|

    When someone begins looking into mental health treatment, insurance is often one of the biggest sources of confusion. Many people are unsure what their plan [...]

  • Young adult woman sits, talking with therapist during a counseling session.

    IOP vs PHP vs Weekly Therapy: How Do I Know What I Need?

    854 words|4.3 min read|

    If you are considering mental health treatment in Pennsylvania, it is common to feel overwhelmed by the different levels of care. Terms like IOP, PHP [...]