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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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Common Signs of Bulimia

October 21, 2022

Our appearance-obsessed society makes it all too easy for people to become preoccupied with their body image. It makes disorders such as anorexia and bulimia nervosa even more challenging to diagnose and understand. That’s why it’s essential to learn about the signs of bulimia before this severe disease does permanent damage. What is Bulimia? It’s poor self-esteem, guilt, and shame that are at the core of bulimia. For many bulimics,

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What Are Psychotic Breaks?

October 21, 2022

What do you think of when you hear the term “psychotic breaks?” More than likely, you don’t think of anything good. Both words “psychotic” and “breaks” have negative meanings attached to them. To truly understand this phrase, you have to learn more about it. What Are Psychotic Breaks? You may think of a psychotic break as a very abrupt or harsh break from reality. In some cases, this is true.

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Is there a Connection Between Alcohol and Depression?

May 8, 2024

Alcohol is on the menu for most any celebration. If you want to be happy and cheerful, you drink. However, there’s a dark side to the drug. For instance, did you know that there’s a connection between alcohol and depression? The Alcohol High and Low Have a drink or two, and you’ll notice your inhibitions slipping. You’re more at ease in social situations. You feel like you’re relaxing. In contrast,

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The Symptoms of Severe Depression

October 21, 2022

Many mental disorders can spur from the development of substance use disorder. One example is severe depression. People who suffer from this disorder often turn to drugs to lessen the symptoms of severe depression. To fully understand the dangers that this condition poses, you have to learn more about it. What Is Depression? Depression is a type of mood disorder that can affect people’s thoughts, feelings and moods. In general,

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Anxiety Attack vs Panic Attack: Knowing the Difference

October 21, 2022

Addiction starts for a variety of different reasons, but one of the biggest reasons is when you have a mental illness. Dealing with symptoms of anxiety and panic can be extremely difficult and make it hard to live normally. For many people, turning to drugs or alcohol seems like the only way to manage their symptoms, but it isn’t. Understanding the differences of an anxiety attack vs panic attack can

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Types of Eating Disorders in Teens

October 21, 2022

The abuse of food is on par with the misuse of drugs or alcohol. The behavior directly affects the brain’s reward center. It seeks to stimulate it artificially. For many, it starts as eating disorders in teens before graduating to similar conditions in adulthood. Common Eating Disorders in Teens Although eating disorders seem to occur more frequently in teen girls, they also happen in boys. Don’t believe that your adolescent

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PTSD and Addiction: Is There a Connection?

October 21, 2022

There’s a major stigma that surrounds addiction because many people believe it to be a choice. While it’s a choice to pick up a drink or a drug in most cases, many people also struggle with mental health issues. For many people abusing substances, PTSD and addiction go hand-in-hand. You might be someone who suffered a traumatic experience and turning to drugs or alcohol was the only way you knew

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Common Types of Group Therapy

October 21, 2022

Therapy is an integral part of any rehab program. Experts agree that it helps people deal with the cause of their addiction. When it comes to therapy, one of the most helpful types is group counseling. What most people don’t know, however, is that there are several types of group therapy. What Is Group Therapy? Group counseling is a type of therapy that takes place in a group setting. A

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What is the 12 Step Program?

October 21, 2022

If you’re struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, the great news is that there’s help available. When trying to get clean and sober, there’s a lot of information out there, which can get confusing. One question you may ask is, “What is the 12 step program I keep hearing about?” You’re about to learn about 12 step programs and how they’re so beneficial for your addiction recovery. What

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What is Rehab Therapy?

October 21, 2022

Proper rehabilitation is a significant part of recovering from the adverse effects of substance abuse and addiction. However, many people don’t fully understand what’s involved in this process. What is rehab therapy? What benefits does thorough rehabilitation provide? How can you take the right steps to seek adequate help? Learning the answers to these questions can help you find the road to your recovery. What is Rehab Therapy? As you

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