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Fighting Alcoholism While Avoiding Covid-19

Everyone is encouraged to stay at home during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. However, this can prove very dangerous for those struggling with alcoholism. DreamLife Recovery, in…

Facing Benzodiazepine Detox During COVID-19

Everywhere you turn right now, you hear more and more about COVID-19, the coronavirus spreading throughout the world. At DreamLife Recovery, our focus remains on…

COVID-19 and Addiction

What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is a specific type of coronavirus that has not been previously seen. Coronaviruses were first identified in the 1960s. The name…

Surviving Quarantine with Sober Activities

Many places have been forced to close during the COVID-19 outbreak; however, DreamLife Recovery is fortunate enough to be able to continue helping people struggling…

Maintaining Sobriety During COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 is affecting the world, with many counties, cities, states, and countries opting for periods of quarantine to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.…

Important Mental and Physical Benefits of Getting Sober

Thinking it's time to quit your drinking habit? Read more...

Navigating the Holiday Minefield

Ah, the holidays! The time of year when worries are sent packing and the world is bright with cheer, love, and lots and lots of…

Lost and Afraid

As we drove up to the historic-looking white building outside of Philadelphia, I felt oddly detached, almost numb. Ordinarily, such a place would have sparked…

What to Expect During Opioid Withdrawal: A Timeline

What are Opioids Doing to Pennsylvanians? In Pennsylvania, there have been over 47,600 opioid deaths in a year. Pennsylvania is in the top ten states…

What to Expect if You Are Getting Treatment for Mental Health or Addiction in Pittsburgh, PA

Seeking help for any medical condition can be a harrowing experience. Few things are as scary as seeking help for an addiction disorder. There is…

Fentanyl Addiction in Pittsburgh, PA: What is It and What Do I Need to Know About It?

Fentanyl is one of the most dangerous drugs in the country. Addiction treatment for fentanyl is becoming more and more requested as people are becoming…

Residential Rehab for Addiction: What Options are Available?

There are many factors to take into account when choosing the right residential treatment program for addiction. Some things like: • How long does the…

PHP for Heroin Treatment: Are you a Candidate?

What is a Partial Hospitalization Program? Partial Hospitalization Programs are often a good choice in detoxing and recovering from heroin addiction as well as other…

Alcoholism in Pittsburgh PA: Statistics, and Treatment Options

Part of the problem with identifying alcoholism and when your loved one needs to go to an alcohol rehab clinic like ours in Pittsburgh, PA…

Residential Treatment for Heroin Addiction: A Recovery Timeline

Recovery from heroin addiction is hard work and it can be very scary to admit that you have a problem and that you need help.…

Is Your Alcoholism Caused by Something Bigger? 8 Indicators that it Could be Caused by Depression

Alcoholism can be difficult enough to deal with on its own. Things get more problematic when mental illnesses, such as depression enter the scene. Please…

Scary Statistics on Dual Diagnosis in Pennsylvania

The statistics on drug use in Pennsylvania alone are horrific. Possibly more terrifying is a large number of people with dual diagnosis here in Pennsylvania…

Equine Therapy for Addiction in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Equine therapy is a new type of program that places horses and patients together under the guidance of trained mental health professionals. There are many…

Life in Recovery Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Feel at Home

Recovery is more than the process of ending substance abuse. It’s the process of rebuilding and healing. Individuals who suffer from addiction need the opportunity…

What Are Opiates and How Are They So Addictive?

The opioid epidemic is constantly making headlines. Read more...