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The Road to Recovery: Mind, Body, & Soul
There exists a one-and-done mentality when it comes to recovery or rehabilitation. Peaceful getaways up-state or blissful retreats atop tranquil beaches are what first come to mind. Even though fresh air and weeks of therapy are helpful and essential, they are just the beginning. A holistic recovery is both a lengthy journey and a massive …
A Necessary First Step: The Detox Process, Explained
When it comes to detoxing from drugs or alcohol the fix is never quick. According to the Washington Circle Group, a coalition of experts in the field of alcohol and drug abuse, detox is classified as, “a medical intervention process that safely helps a substance abuser through the experience of acute withdrawal.” Detoxing from an …
National Take-Back Day: The Prescription Drug & Substance Misuse Crisis
Extra prescription drugs that are unused or easily accessible around one’s home can lead to substance misuse and other very real consequences. In fact, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, “Approximately 11.5 million adults misused prescription pain relievers at least once in the past year, representing 4.7 percent of all adults …
National Bullying Prevention Month: What Makes a Bully a Bully?
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and while the topic is generally approached from the victim standpoint, we decided to look into the psychology of a bully to answer questions like “how are bullies made?”—and more importantly, “what can we do to prevent a child from becoming a bully?”. It’s important to address this issue …
Retreat at Lancaster County Is Now Contracted to Accept Quest Insurance for Substance Abuse Care
The new relationship operates at both the residential and outpatient levels of care. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Retreat at Lancaster County is now in-network to accept Quest Insurance for residential and outpatient substance abuse care, effective July 1st, 2019. Quest provides several models for insurance coverage such as: individual or family plans, EAP’s, or even group …
