• How PHP and IOP Programs Can Help Individuals Struggling With Gambling Behaviors

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    Gambling-related challenges can affect emotional health, finances, relationships, work performance and overall quality of life. While many people think gambling problems only require help once things become [...]

  • The Connection Between Stress, Anxiety and Problem Gambling 

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    Stress and anxiety affect people in many different ways. Some individuals withdraw socially, others experience sleep difficulties or emotional burnout, and some begin turning to unhealthy [...]

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    How to Find a Sponsor in Pennsylvania: A Guide for People New to Recovery

    1657 words|8.3 min read|

    What Is a Sponsor and Why Does Recovery Research Support Having One? If you are new to recovery in Pennsylvania, one of the first things [...]

  • Staying Sober at Philadelphia Sports Events: A Guide for Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, and Sixers Fans in Recovery

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    Staying Sober as a Philadelphia Sports Fan in Recovery There's nothing quite like being a Philadelphia sports fan. Whether you're tailgating at Lincoln Financial Field [...]

  • What Is Medetomidine? Pennsylvania’s Newest Drug Supply Threat

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    What Is Medetomidine and Why Is It Now in Pennsylvania's Drug Supply? If you have been following news about the opioid crisis in Pennsylvania, you [...]

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    Tranq (Xylazine + Fentanyl) in Pennsylvania: What Families Need to Know

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    What Is Tranq Dope and Why Is It So Dangerous? If you have a loved one struggling with opioid use in Pennsylvania, you may have [...]

  • What to Do After You Discover Your Teen Is Using Substances

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    Few parenting moments feel as destabilizing as discovering your teen may be using substances. Maybe you found a vape device. Maybe another parent reached out. [...]

  • Why Are Overdoses Happening More Suddenly in Pennsylvania?

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    Families across Pennsylvania are asking a difficult question: Why are overdoses happening so quickly now? Many people describe situations where someone appeared stable, had used [...]

  • Teen Experimenting or Something More? A Guide for Pennsylvania Parents

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    Many parents find themselves asking a quiet question: Is this normal teenage experimenting, or is something more serious happening? For generations, some level of experimentation [...]

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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. [...]

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    Is My ADHD Actually Trauma?

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    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 [...]