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What Are 5 Things You Should Know About Fentanyl?

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Drug and Alcohol Detox / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

Fentanyl, an extraordinarily potent synthetic opioid, has been increasingly on the radar of public health officials due to its escalating role in substance abuse cases. Understanding key points about this drug can be life-saving, both for those dealing with substance abuse and for their loved ones. This article aims to shed light on the things [...]

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Fentanyl: What Is It?

Drug Addiction, Drug and Alcohol Detox, Substance Abuse / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. It is a prescription drug primarily used in healthcare settings for pain management, particularly after surgery. However, due to its powerful opioid properties, fentanyl has also found its way into illicit drug markets, where it's often mixed with heroin or

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Are There Different Types of Pharmacotherapy?

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Drug and Alcohol Detox, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Substance Abuse / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

Pharmacotherapy can be incredibly effective in managing mental health issues associated with addiction. It can help reduce cravings, alleviate symptoms of withdrawal, and provide the body with medication to manage physical dependencies. While pharmacotherapy may sound intimidating or complex, it doesn't have to be—here's what you need to know about it and the types of

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5 Warning Signs of a Heroin Addiction

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Heroin Addiction Treatment / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

Most people who abuse heroin will go to great lengths to hide their abuse from friends and loved ones, making it challenging to recognize when they have a problem. The warning signs of a heroin addiction include physical and behavioral changes that are easy to spot if you know what to look for. Those who

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Pharmacotherapy?

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Drug and Alcohol Detox, Medication-Assisted Treatment / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

Treating addiction sometimes requires the use of medication and behavioral or psychotherapy to treat all aspects of this complex mental health disorder. Before enrolling in an addiction treatment program, there are several pros and cons of pharmacotherapy that you should be familiar with. Knowing what is involved with the recovery process can ease any worries

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What Are Common Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms?

Addiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Drug and Alcohol Detox, Heroin Addiction Treatment / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

Heroin is a dangerous substance responsible for thousands of deaths annually nationwide. In 2021, 5,168 Pennsylvanians died from an overdose, which is the state's number one public health and safety concern. If you know someone who is abusing heroin, you should be familiar with the common withdrawal symptoms that are associated with heroin addiction. Heroin

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How Can Individual Therapy Help?

Addiction Treatment, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program, Depression Treatment, Individual Therapy / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

If you are doing a Google search for how individual therapy can help, it’s likely you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health and needs support. Despite the growing acceptance of seeing a therapist, many people still see therapy as a sign of weakness and would rather suffer alone than ask for

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Benefits of a Women’s Rehab Program

Gender-specific Rehab, Men's Rehab Program, Women's Rehab Program / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

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

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Understanding Suboxone Side Effects

Addiction Treatment, Drug and Alcohol Detox, Medication-Assisted Treatment / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

Overcoming an opioid addiction is especially difficult because the drug alters your brain chemistry. That’s one reason so many people with opioid use disorder have trouble getting through rehab. The effects of physical withdrawal can drive people away from getting clean. Pharmacotherapy treatment using drugs like Suboxone offers a new way forward. At Arkview, our

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Outdoor Activities to Fight Depression

Depression Treatment, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Mental Health Treatment / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

Depression is a common mental health disorder that affects millions of individuals each year. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, 39.8% of Pennsylvanian adults struggled with depression in 20211. While the best way to treat depression is by talking with a therapist, there are several outdoor activities to fight depression that you can

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