Key Signs and Symptoms of Addiction
Addiction is a highly individual experience, which means that no two people will experience it in the exact same way. This is evident in everything from the dosages of [...]
Does Your Child Have a Technology Addiction?
Many parents find themselves frustrated with pre-teens and teens who just won’t get off their phones or computers. While this may only be a minor annoyance to some, others [...]
Cross Addiction: Replacing Substances with Compulsive Behaviors
Replacing One Addiction with Another Cross addiction, also called addiction transfer, occurs when someone exhibits two or more addictive behaviors. These can include physical dependence on alcohol or additional substances, [...]
America’s Opioid Epidemic: Recent Studies and Reports
Due to over-prescription, misinformation, and availability of prescription painkillers, the United States has developed an opioid epidemic. The problem has grown so severe that the U.S. Department of Health [...]
A Stress Free Holiday
Stress and the holidays usually go hand in hand, so it is normal to feel a mild sense of stress or even anxiety as the holiday season approaches. However, [...]
Addiction Treatment for Older Adults
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the 50+ population in need of substance abuse treatment will double by the year 2020. Substance abuse [...]
Days of Hope
By Sunny D, Alumni Contributor I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to return to Pine Grove Women’s Center for the Days of Hope. This event is put [...]
Rock Bottom
By Sunny D, Alumni Contributor It was only a few days after entering treatment at Pine Grove when I learned that being an addict wasn't necessarily how much or [...]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dr. Dixon Mitchell One of the core dimensions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is observing andhelping patients become more aware of their automatic thoughts and the relationship automatic thoughts [...]
Pine Grove Legacy Program
Those who struggle with addiction after age 60 can now find specially tailored help in the Hub City. Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services opened its new Legacy [...]
Integrated Treatment of Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse
Cathy Reto, Ph.D. The treatment of eating disorders and substance abuse has become increasingly more complex and the presentation of women with dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorders has become [...]
Unique Intensive Workshops
Caroline Smith, MA, LPC, LSACA personal past. Everyone has one. And sometimes they are not very great. A family past. All families have one. And sometimes [...]
