Apr 5, 2021 | Recovery, Success Stories
The day she first stepped through the doors of The GateHouse, Marcia was at the very end of her rope. “I was homeless, helpless, and had nowhere else to go,” she said. Today, Marcia is a wife, mother, and a successful floral designer. She loves life and is grateful...
Mar 17, 2021 | Recovery, Uncategorized
We tend to think first about the hardship substance use disorder creates for the person suffering from addiction – many times forgetting that their family members and friends are suffering, too. It’s never easy to watch someone you love battle addiction. But, by...
Mar 2, 2021 | General, Interviews, Life Skills, Recovery, Success Stories
Recovery from substance use disorder doesn’t occur once treatment ends. It’s a lifelong journey, and the road can get bumpy – especially without the support of other men and women who understand where you’ve been. That’s where Steph Prete and The GateHouse...
Feb 19, 2021 | General, Programs, Recovery
We’ve all spent the last year focused on the health of Pennsylvania residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. And while the pandemic, of course, deserves an incredible amount of attention and resources to keep Pennsylvanians safe, other health crises are at risk of...
Jan 27, 2021 | Drug Addiction, Programs, Recovery
When Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction first became available, many in the recovery community struggled with the idea of treating a substance use disorder with a medication. “In the beginning, and even still today, some people believed using MAT...
Jan 25, 2021 | Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, General, Programs, Recovery
When you’re not familiar with the signs of addiction, it can be a difficult disease to identify. Sadly, that’s one of the reasons why someone with a substance abuse issue can often hide their addiction from family members for months or even years. If your loved one is...
Dec 29, 2020 | General, Interviews, Programs, Recovery
Few years compared to 2020. The past year forced everyone, including all of us at The GateHouse, to face new hurdles – many of which seemed insurmountable at the time. Yet, despite its struggles, 2020 showed us how resilient we truly are. The flip to a new calendar...
Dec 22, 2020 | Programs, Recovery
Recovery from substance abuse is a life-long journey. The journey isn’t easy, and it can become even more difficult during the holidays. Between holiday parties and family gatherings, the combination of stress and temptation can be overwhelming for anyone trying to...
Nov 19, 2020 | General, Life Skills, Programs, Recovery, Success Stories
Kristi knows how debilitating addiction can be. “Living with addiction is like living a walking death,” she said. Kristi Martarano BS, CADC, CCPG, is Clinical Director at The GateHouse. Like many of her colleagues, she was also once a client at The GateHouse working...
Nov 12, 2020 | General, Life Skills, Programs, Recovery, Success Stories
Kendrick spent years living in a vicious cycle of addiction. “I’d use and lose everything,” he said. “Then, I’d get my life back on track for a few months only to lose it all again.” Today, Kendrick Westmoreland is the Clinical Director of Outpatient Services at The...
