Strategies for Avoiding Relapse and Achieving Long-Term Recovery
Recovery from addiction is an ongoing process with no set timeline, full of challenges and setbacks. To maintain sobriety and achieve long-term success, individuals in [...]
Setting Recovery Goals: A Guide to Successful Addiction Recovery
In recovery, setting goals provides direction, motivation and a sense of accomplishment as you progress. By setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound (SMART) goals, [...]
What Can I Do to Get High Without Drugs and Alcohol?
As human beings, we like experiencing happiness, joy, and all those emotions that come in tandem with feeling good. We seek things that elicit those [...]
Do I Need to Worry About Laced Marijuana?
Marijuana is not a drug that most people would assume could be laced – we more often hear of substances like cocaine or heroin adulterated [...]
The Dangers and Risks of K2 Overdose
The use of synthetic cannabinoids, commonly known as K2 or spice, has recently surged as an alternative to traditional marijuana. This rise in popularity comes [...]
Recognizing “Heroin Eyes” and Other Physical Signs of Heroin Use
Heroin use ravages the body inside and out. One telltale visible sign that an individual has been using is the phenomenon known as "heroin eyes." [...]
Long-Term Impacts of Marijuana Use
Often celebrated for its recreational and medicinal benefits, marijuana use also comes with long-term effects that you should know about. From its impact on the [...]
A Comprehensive Overview of Co-Occurring Disorders
You may have heard the term "co-occurring disorders” in the context of mental health. But what exactly are co-occurring disorders, and how do they impact [...]
Evaluating the Benefits and Risks of Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania
In recent years, the discourse surrounding medical marijuana has undergone a significant shift, especially in states like Pennsylvania. With the legalization of medical cannabis, there [...]
Teen Marijuana Use Statistics in Pennsylvania
Teen marijuana use has been a topic of nationwide concern. The first step of effective prevention and intervention involves understanding the statistics and trends around [...]