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What You Need To Know About Addiction Counseling
Recovering from substance use disorders requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both the psychological and physical aspects of addiction. Addiction counseling plays a vital role in this process, providing indivi
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Mapping Out The Five Stages Of Addiction Recovery
The journey to addiction recovery unfolds through a series of stages, each being a vital step toward reclaiming a healthier, substance-free life. Understanding the stages of addiction recovery can help […]
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How Does Methadone Treatment Work For Opioid Dependency?
Methadone treatment is a well-established method for managing opioid dependency. This approach involves using methadone, a synthetic opioid, to help individuals overcome addiction and stabilize their lives. But how does
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An Introduction to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) For Opioid Use Disorder
Struggling with opioid use disorder? Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) offers a comprehensive solution by combining medications with counseling and behavioral therapies. This approach doesn’t just focus on the physical
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RecoveryHighlights from the 2024 VAMARP Conference
Key Takeaways from the Virginia Association of Medication-Assisted Recovery Programs Conference Crossroads Treatment Centers had the privilege of participating in the Virginia Association of Medication-Assisted Recovery
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RecoveryIntroducing a Milestone in Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Measurement-Based Care (MBC)
Crossroads is excited to share a new development: the release of our newest white paper, Measurement-Based Care (MBC) for Patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). This comprehensive document outlines an […]
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RecoveryCrossroads Executive Team Visits: A Journey of Compassion and Care
In July, our Crossroads Executive Leadership Team visited Philadelphia, and in September, they visited Pittsburgh. These visits were unified missions of fostering community care and connection in response to the […]
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Recovery7 Tips to Staying Sober During the Holidays
The holiday season can be a happy time, but it can also be a source of stress and isolation. Many holiday traditions involve the use of alcohol. This can be […]
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AddictionWhat You Need to Know About Medicaid Redetermination
If you are a Medicaid enrollee, then you should be familiar with the annual renewal, or annual eligibility determination, process. However, the federal government put annual renewals on pause in […]
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AddictionHarm Reduction In America
Harm reduction is a proactive and practical approach to reducing the negative personal and public health consequences associated with “unpopular” behavior by improving policies, programs, inventions, and practices. When
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AddictionA United Front: Fighting SUDs and Mental Illness with Integrated Care
Living With a Mental Illness Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness such as depression or anxiety. Multiple national population surveys have found […]
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AddictionTaking Steps Against Stigma
As part of our multi-part series examining stigma and its role in recovery, this blog tells about how the public is beginning to embrace abstinence over mind-altering substances and how […]
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AddictionChoose Your Words Carefully
As part of our intensive examination of the stigma surrounding substance use disorder (SUD), we strive to help patients in recovery, healthcare professionals, and others who work with them become […]
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AddictionFrequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Entering treatment is a big deal and with it comes a lot of questions. Here are the ones we hear most often. How do opioids work? Opioids […]
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AddictionGuest Dose With Us!
Whether you are visiting from another city, state, or country, we are happy to accommodate you when you travel. To ensure your visit with us goes smoothly, there are things […]
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RecoveryMethadone: Is The Use Of Medication Still Recovery?
Sitting Bull is quoted as saying this: “Inside of me there are two dogs. One is mean and evil and the other is good and they fight each other all […]
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AddictionWhy Taking Drugs To Treat Addiction Doesn’t Mean You’re ‘Still Addicted’
Re-Printed with permission: By SARAH E. WAKEMAN and MAIA SZALAVITZ A patient came to see me after his most recent near-fatal opioid overdose. Once again, he had stopped his prescribed medication, even though […]
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AddictionSober Summertime
Summertime is here, and you’ve probably already been invited to several parties and get-togethers where friends and family may be celebrating with drugs or alcohol. This can make sobriety difficult. […]
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AddictionIf Addiction Could Speak
If you’re in the thick of addiction right now, you know the voice of addiction. The one that says… Here’s the thing: all of that, and the other things your […]
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RecoveryDear Kim: A Letter From One Of Our Patients
Here’s a letter from a former patient written to our Program Director at Crossroads of Danville. These are the moments that make us proud of our treatment teams at Crossroads […]
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RecoveryMeet Jeff
It’s been one year since I have started treatment at Crossroads Treatment Centers. One year and I cannot begin to explain how different things have become. I struggled with heroin […]
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