Our Blog

Our Blog

Tuesday, November 26th, 2019

Our Blog

At Pine Grove, we believe that education and research are integral to effective treatment. Our blog content includes messages from our staff members, discussion of new studies, and advice for those in every stage of recovery.

Our Blog

At Pine Grove, we believe that education and research are integral to effective treatment. Our blog content includes messages from our staff members, discussion of new studies, and advice for those in every stage of recovery.

Gambling Disorder

Treat Gambling Addiction as an Illness

Gambling addiction, also referred to as “problem gambling” or “gambling disorder,” is a common behavioral addiction that requires professional treatment. Just as with a substance use disorder, those with gambling disorders are [...]

Young Professionals Self-Harm

Self-Harm in Young Professionals

When individuals become overwhelmed, whether by mood disorders or the stressors of daily life, they may attempt to cope in destructive ways. For some, this means engaging in self-harm. [...]

Marijuana and Psychosis

New Evidence Links Marijuana and Psychosis

As more and more states legalize marijuana, use of this drug has become more common and more socially palatable than in years past. Many people may falsely assume that [...]

Drunkorexia: What You Should Know

College students are a demographic heavily affected by both binge drinking and disordered eating. At times, these behaviors may combine to create something even more dangerous.The slang term [...]

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 [...]

Self-Care is the Best Care

Caroline Smith, MS, LPC, CSAT-S, CMAT-S Director of Pine Grove's Intensive Workshops Sustained recovery requires us to move from unconscious bargains with suffering into a new conscious covenant with the authentic-self. As [...]