Serotonin Syndrome: What You Need to Know
At St. Joseph Recovery Center, we know that you may not always know you need help for substance use disorder (SUD) until negative effects clearly start to manifest. For some people, that might mean developing serotonin syndrome from illicit substance [...]
How to Tell Your Community You’re in Recovery
Recovery begins with being honest with yourself and those around you. After all, how can we expect our loved ones to support us and help us maintain a substance-free life if they don’t know we struggle with substances in the [...]
Recovery Care Options For Pennsylvanians
Recovery houses are typically alcohol and substance-free homes for people who have transitioned out of inpatient care for substance use disorder (SUD). Once there, these individuals have the opportunity to grow in an evidence-based, structured living environment that helps them [...]
From Philly to Port Matilda: Fentanyl Treatment Options
Kensington is a region of Philadelphia that lies about four hours southeast of Port Matilda. If you’ve seen Kensington’s streets today, you may have noticed the stark signs of substance use, economic hardship, and street-level health crises. This reality didn’t [...]
Tips For Supporting Moms in Recovery
Recovery is hard, but what about recovery as a mom? Imagine waking up every day trying to hold yourself together while also trying to hold a family together. Daily pressures don’t pause just because she’s trying to recover. If anything, [...]
Recovery Reads That May Support Your Journey
If you’re searching for a book to curl up with while you’re in recovery or hoping to recommend a resource to a loved one supporting you, you’ve found the right article. Below are a few books about recovery that can [...]
How Mental Health Treatment Can Prevent Addiction Relapse
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the relapse rate for people with substance use disorders is similar to that of other chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. However, addressing mental health can be a critical factor in [...]
Is Recovery Housing Right For You?
Finding the right living environment can make or break your recovery journey. After completing residential treatment in Pennsylvania, recovery housing can offer a stable, supportive place to build a healthier lifestyle as you gear up to tackle independent living. What’s [...]
Substance-Free St. Patty’s Day Guide
Every year, millions of people around the globe celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. It’s a day of parades, shamrocks, and gatherings filled with festive energy that can often include heavy drinking. Temptations to drink and the cultural normalization [...]
A Guide To Recovery Slang
The words people use in conversations about substance use can build bridges or reinforce barriers. Some well-known recovery-related terms carry a stigma, making it harder for clients and their families to find and get help without fear of judgment. At [...]
