The holidays can be a difficult time for someone in recovery. Family gatherings can potentially carry emotional triggers, financial pressures abound, and social obligations can challenge sobriety. With all of this happening at once, it’s easy for old patterns to resurface and mental health and sobriety to be tested. At Arkview Recovery Center in Mechanicsburg,…
Recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) is not a one-size-fits-all scenario. Each person enters into recovery with a particular set of circumstances and a unique story. An individual could have family counting on them to be accessible, work long hours, or be a care provider for a senior or a person with a disability. Whatever…
Recovery isn’t complete just because someone has graduated from a rehab program. On the contrary, for many, this is when the real work of recovery begins and when the welcome of a supportive community becomes essential. That’s where an encouraging alumni rehab program comes in. Arkview Recovery is proud to offer an alumni rehab program…
How long does postpartum depression last? Many new mothers will feel some form of depression after giving birth. As your body returns to normal, the chemical imbalance can cause mild to severe depression that lasts six months up to a year or longer. Several factors will determine how severe symptoms will be, including if this…
Treating addiction and other mental health disorders is a complex process, as each person’s symptoms are unique to their personal background and family history. In certain situations, the best way to recover is through a gender-specific treatment program with separate men’s and women’s rehab. A women’s rehab program is the best option for women needing…
Men and women are equally affected by addiction and the changes that it causes to your brain and body. While treating the physical side of addiction is similar for men and women, treating the cause behind the addiction is unique to the individual. Therefore, gender-specific rehab can help when the reason behind the addiction is…
2020 saw a huge spike in drug-related deaths in Pennsylvania. Reports show the state saw an average of 13 deaths per day, making 2020 one of the worst years for drug-related deaths in the state1. Rehab for women near Adams, PA, offers a better recovery process for women whose drug addiction is due to relationships…
Heroin is a semi-synthetic opioid that is one of the most addictive substances today. It affects over two million men and women in the U.S. each year and causes over 13,000 deaths related to heroin overdose. Why is heroin so addictive? Many factors contribute to that answer. Heroin addiction treatment gives those who struggle with…
Marijuana is one of the most popular recreational drugs available in the U.S. today. Many states now have medical and recreational marijuana laws in place as more evidence comes out about its beneficial properties and lower risk of forming an addiction. While marijuana drug addiction is possible, its beneficial properties far outweigh the risk of…
Depression is a mental health disorder that affects men and women of all ages. In the last few years, depression rates across the U.S. have increased dramatically to where one in three adults have experienced depression. There are several different types of depression with various symptoms and levels of severity. If you think you are…