by Dana Hinders | May 27, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery
The COVID-19 outbreak was declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. Pennsylvania continues to implement measures to slow the spread of the virus and protect residents’ physical health, but it’s important to protect mental health as well. The Importance of...
by Dana Hinders | Mar 31, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery, Veterans & Military
Stigma makes many veterans reluctant to admit that they are struggling, but problems with drug and alcohol abuse are quite common among those who’ve served our country. However, there are a number of resources available to help veterans begin their recovery...
by Dana Hinders | Mar 20, 2020 | Addiction, Drug Treatment
Although experiencing an alcohol-induced blackout doesn’t automatically mean someone needs addiction treatment, blackouts are a definite warning sign. In addition to increasing a person’s risk of experiencing alcohol-related health problems, blackouts are...
by Dana Hinders | Feb 19, 2020 | Addiction, Addiction Consequences
The Teen Years The teen years are a time of tremendous growth and change. Your teen is continually testing limits to form an independent identity. However, the desire to push boundaries can quickly lead to dangerous territory when a teen is experimenting with drugs...
by Dana Hinders | Dec 12, 2019 | Addiction
Addiction Affects Children Too Having a parent, grandparent, older sibling, or other family members who struggle with addiction can be a traumatic and confusing experience for a child. It can be tempting to avoid the topic due to your own discomfort, but secrecy only...
by Dana Hinders | Oct 15, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery
We all know that tremendous changes take place in the brain as a child grows, but you may not realize that neuroplasticity continues well into adulthood. Taking advantage of the brain’s continued ability to adapt to new circumstances can help you continue to...
