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Silver Pines and Steps to Recovery have provided addiction recovery programs in Pennsylvania for over a decade with detox, residential, outpatient, and sober living services. Last year, we expanded our services to include robust mental health treatment, a new outpatient location, and specialized programming for our nation’s veterans, with more to come this year! We are visually recognizing our growth with a unified look that better reflects who we are today and the passion we have for helping everyone with their addiction and mental health recovery journeys.

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Five Tips for Loving Someone Struggling With Addiction

October 21, 2022

For many dealing with an addiction, the effects of their behavior often don’t stop at their personal boundaries. Usually, the people that love them the most feel the side effects of their situation just as much, if not more, than the person in question. They think they can still save the person from these self-destructive behaviors and stay for longer than they would otherwise. Loving someone suffering from a crippling

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Breaking the Cycle of Addiction in Families

October 21, 2022

Every family has things that are passed down from generation to generation – whether it’s their quality of eyesight, a specific talent, or even a physical or mental health condition. But can something as complex as addiction trickle down from one generation to the next? Unfortunately, people are more likely to struggle with addiction if one of their close family members has it. Substance abuse is a cycle that can

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How To Figure Out If Your Child Has ADHD

October 21, 2022

Do you think that your child might have or be developing Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Keep reading to learn about signs, side effects, diagnosis, and treatment options.   What Is ADHD? ADHD, or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a developmental brain disorder that impacts how individuals behave and pay attention. It affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood. In fact, ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder in children

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How to Tell If An Addict Is Serious About Recovery

October 21, 2022

Is Your Loved One Committed to Overcoming Their Addiction?   Addiction: The Basics Someone who is struggling with addiction typically has a dependence on drugs, alcohol, or certain behaviors. The most common addictive substances are nicotine, alcohol, and illicit drugs such as cocaine or heroin. Addictive behaviors, on the other hand, include compulsive patterns involving sexual activity or gambling. Addiction is a serious illness that not only impacts the life

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5 Things to Do If Your Spouse Is Hiding Alcohol

November 7, 2024

Finding alcohol hidden in your own home can be an unexpected, concerning, and upsetting experience. When you realize that someone you love has been hiding something from you, especially something that could be as severe as an addiction, you’re bound to feel overwhelmed and blindsided. While these emotions are natural and understandable, handling a delicate situation with respect and care is essential. So, what is the best way to approach

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How Does An Alcoholic Father Affect His Daughter?

October 21, 2022

The Impact That An Alcoholic Male May Have On His Child We all know that addiction hurts. It hurts the person dealing with the disease, and it hurts the people who care about the individual suffering from it. It can turn into a cycle; and the key to breaking it is recognizing when the cycle begins. Being in any kind of relationship with an alcoholic can be taxing. However, there

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How to Stop Being an Angry Drunk

October 21, 2022

Alcohol abuse and dependency impact millions of Americans annually. Alcohol is prone to addiction because of the euphoric effects it causes when you become intoxicated. It can make you physically and psychologically dependent, causing painful and serious withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking. Alcohol abuse and alcoholism increase your risk of engaging in dangerous behaviors, like driving while intoxicated and psychical altercations. Since alcohol reduces anxiety and decreases inhibitions, intoxication

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How Do You Help Someone Who Doesn’t Want to be Helped?

April 1, 2024

Helping someone who doesn’t want help seems like a losing battle, but is it?  When someone you know has a drug or alcohol problem, but isn’t willing to get help, do you just stand by and watch them slowly kill themselves?  No.  Many people feel powerless over this situation and in my opinion you don’t necessarily have to feel this way.  You can help someone who doesn’t want to be

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Finding Balance Amidst COVID-19

October 21, 2022

As we adjust to what has become the new “normal” it has become increasingly more difficult to find balance in our lives. We are stuck between the feeling of normalcy and emergency. Given the current climate it is important to hang on to the stability that we all once felt just a few short weeks ago. We are living in extraordinary times, facing new and unprecedented challenges. Despite the chaos

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Marriage in Recovery

April 8, 2024

Dana’s Perspective If you’re familiar with 12-step recovery, you may have heard that it’s best to stay out of new relationships within your first year of getting clean. While this is not a requirement to find or maintain recovery, there are some valid reasons for this advice. Relationships are not easy for most of us as humans and may be particularly more challenging for those in early recovery.  Not only

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