Pennsylvania is near the top of the list of states that have felt the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic. The CDC has released [...]

Not everyone has an easy time getting out, meeting people, and making friends. Some individuals tend to avoid social situations because of the anxiety and [...]

Choosing to pursue treatment is a great first step in your journey toward recovery. Researching available treatment options and figuring out which path will be [...]

The opioid epidemic has placed an emphasis on helping those with opioid use disorders not only seek treatment, but stay in treatment. There are many [...]

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Pennsylvania has the third highest employment level in the country for addiction treatment counselors.1 Job openings for [...]

Does addiction treatment or punishment helps those with substance use issues more? We examine both sides to see what works best long-term.

Overdose is always a risk whenever someone takes an illicit substance or abuses a prescription. Most incidents of drug overdoses are accidental, and many factors [...]

So you're looking to become an addiction counselor? The field of addiction treatment is rewarding and complex, requiring both an educational background and a personal [...]

Dr. Kathleen O’Brien Knight Road Leonardtown, MD 20650 Letter to the Editor: Evolving from a “Day of Unity” back in October of 1981, October is [...]