Dec 3, 2018 | Drug Addiction, General, Recovery
To look at Jodi Holland, the first thought that comes to mind is, Here’s someone who’s got it all together. Attractive, intelligent, and charming, Jodi is the mother of two daughters, the executive director of one of Pennsylvania’s top recovery and behavioral health...
Nov 28, 2018 | Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, General, Recovery
After entering recovery, one of the hardest things to do is fill the leftover space in your mind and in your daily life. Spending so much of your time using drugs or alcohol can leave you feeling bored and unsatisfied throughout recovery, and it can often lead to...
Nov 27, 2018 | Events, Recovery
Thank you for supporting The GateHouse during this year’s Extraordinary Give. Your contributions will go far toward helping us to one day offer residential recovery services to women who live with their children. It’s a big step for us and we thank you for...
Oct 26, 2018 | Drug Addiction, General
Tim’s Story: Overcoming Addiction and Helping Others in Recovery “Although I knew the amount I was using was lethal, that thought wasn’t scary enough to stop me.” Tim G., Counselor Assistant at The GateHouse Many would never assume that Tim has struggled with...
Sep 27, 2018 | Drug Addiction, General
You’re working hard to overcome your addiction, and you need the support of family and friends. There’s a stigma surrounding substance abuse, and people in your life may not understand addiction. Knowing the causes of alienation, how to educate family and friends, and...
Sep 19, 2018 | Drug Addiction, General
The failure to set boundaries in recovery is one of the biggest threats to those with a history of substance use disorder. Loose boundaries can allow others to negatively influence your behavior or take advantage of your situation. Setting boundaries early on in your...
Aug 28, 2018 | Drug Addiction, General
While K2 has been on the market for several years, it recently attracted major media attention when over 100 people overdosed on the synthetic marijuana product in New Haven, CT, earlier this month. Sadly, this wasn’t the first instance of mass overdoses on K2, but it...
Aug 17, 2018 | Drug Addiction, General
There are so many misconceptions surrounding addiction that it can sometimes be easy to make incorrect assumptions about the people who struggle with it. Falling into this trap is only intensified by people’s inexperience with the causes of addiction and the...
Jul 31, 2018 | General, Life Skills, Recovery
Staying healthy in recovery is a process that affects everyone differently. One of the biggest concerns people in recovery face is avoiding triggers that could result in relapse. People, places, activities, and other things can bring back memories of past drug or...
Jul 9, 2018 | General, Life Skills, Recovery
Many people who struggle to overcome substance use disorders feel stigmatized, alone, and lost in their own bodies and minds. Being physically dependent on substances that negatively impact your life can affect everything about a person. Making the choice to enter...
