• Can You Get a DUI for Marijuana Use in Pennsylvania?

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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?

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    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

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    Reviewed by Jodi Jaspan, MS, LPC The following information may be triggering. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 911 or the National Suicide [...]