Can You Get a DUI for Marijuana Use in Pennsylvania?
Most people are aware that driving under the influence of alcohol can lead to a DUI conviction. But can you get a DUI for marijuana [...]
The Dangers of Marijuana Edibles
Edibles are food products typically made with highly-concentrated cannabis or infused with marijuana. Edibles come in a variety of forms including baked goods, chocolates, gummies, [...]
The Mental Health Crisis Among College Students
You may have heard about a growing trend in college students seeking help for mental health concerns. While this is a positive sign that stigma [...]
The Impact of the Opioid Crisis in Philadelphia
You have probably heard about the national opioid crisis in the news at some point. The terms “opioid crisis” and “opioid epidemic” are used to [...]
Coping with the Transition to College
Graduating high school and entering college is considered an exciting milestone in your life, but it also comes with a lot of stress as it [...]
The Effects of Adderall Abuse
Adderall is a popular brand of medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When taken as prescribed by a doctor, it is a [...]
Common Mental Health Disorders in College Students
Beginning college is a major milestone in life. The experience can be met with excitement, fear, nervousness, joy and bittersweet feelings. College can take you [...]
What to Know if Your Teen Is Prescribed Opioids
Prescription opioid abuse has gained a lot of attention in the media lately due to the national opioid epidemic. As a parent, you may be [...]
Creative Therapies for Life Stress: Tip of the Day
Stuck in a rut, down in the dumps or have low energy? You're not alone! We all feel that way from time to time as [...]
College Students and Mental Health Maintenance
College life is stressful for many, but it’s even harder when you are living with a mental health condition. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, [...]
Is It Safe to Enter Addiction Treatment During COVID-19?
COVID-19 has shut down non-essential businesses across the country, including some outpatient addiction treatment centers. However, addiction treatment is considered essential and life-sustaining in most [...]
How to Respond to Suicidal Thoughts
Reviewed by Jodi Jaspan, MS, LPC The following information may be triggering. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 911 or the National Suicide [...]