There’s so much that goes into recovery treatment at The GateHouse. From our compassionate staff and counselors to our beautiful residential extended care homes to the solemnity of our newly unveiled Serenity Gardens, our goal is to build a community that supports our clients as they embark on their recovery journey. And serving as the...
Category: Alcoholism
Recovery Stories: How 4 Celebrities Overcame Substance Abuse and Are Now Inspiring Others
Everyone’s recovery story deserves to be heard. And each can serve as inspiration to those of us on our own recovery journey. Every time a celebrity bravely steps up to share their story of substance abuse and recovery, we can see the incredible impact their story has on those who are still suffering. With each...
Making a Difference as a Recovery Specialist at The GateHouse
We’re hiring Recovery Specialists Right Now! There aren’t many roles at The GateHouse that connect staff members and clients as closely as that of the Recovery Specialist. “Our Recovery Specialists are truly the front-line support staff for our clients,” said Mike Duffy, Residential Program Supervisor at The GateHouse. Mike manages his team of Recovery...
The Impact of the Quarantine on Alcohol Abuse in Pennsylvania
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month across the U.S., and, especially in Pennsylvania, this month is an opportunity to shine much-needed light on the rising number of adults across the state suffering from alcohol use disorder. The COVID-19 quarantine has impacted the routines, habits, and the physical and mental health of just about every Pennsylvanian....
How to Recognize the Signs of Addiction and Find Help for Your Loved One
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 use disorder can often hide their addiction from family members for months or even years. If your loved one is suffering from addiction, there’s a long list...
What is a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for Substance Use Disorder
What is a Partial Hospitalization Program? Partial Hospitalization Program, or PHP, is a short-term, comprehensive program of intensive outpatient therapy. At The GateHouse, Individuals attend group sessions four days a week for five hours per day. Patients also meet with their Primary Counselor twice a week as part of their individualized therapy. Is...
Finding Hope in the Opioid Crisis: An Interview with Pennsylvania Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs Jen Smith
In today’s highly polarized political climate, it might seem as though there are no subjects upon which lawmakers from the Left and Right can agree. Even here in Pennsylvania, legislators clash over taxes, health care, spending, and more. Believe it or not, though, there is at least one critically important issue upon which Pennsylvania Republicans...
Help Us Transform and Encourage Lives of Recovery by Participating in the Extraordinary Give
Help us fulfil our mission of restoring the human spirit through recovery by donating to The GateHouse during the Extraordinary Give on November 22, 2019.
Seven Tips to Managing Success in Recovery
When you’re on top of your game, you can feel invincible, which is the perfect time for you to become vulnerable to your addictive tendencies.
Here are some tips on how to manage success while in recovery.
Where Drugs and Crime Intersect: District Attorney Craig Stedman’s Perspective
When Craig Stedman began his career as an assistant district attorney 28 years ago, the drug epidemic facing the country was crack cocaine. Heroin or opioids weren’t even a close second. “You could count on one hand how many heroin cases we had,” he said recently. “Even at the beginning of my term as DA...