• Asian woman feel exhausted and stress after long hour working in the office.

    Is It Normal to Feel Numb All the Time? Understanding Emotional Shutdown, Burnout and Trauma Responses

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    Feeling numb is something many people experience, yet few talk about openly. Some describe it as feeling disconnected from themselves. Others say they move through [...]

  • Profile view of a young homeless male - in his late 20s or early 30s - sitting in a dark, damp subway tunnel, his knees drawn up and his hands covering his face in desperation and despair. He is hungry, lonely and desperate addicted to fentanyl and xylazine. The man has short cropped hair and an unkempt beard. There is a look of sadness, loneliness and desperation in his eyes. He is sitting on a piece of old cardboard Horizontal image with room for copy space.

    What Pennsylvania Families Should Know About Fentanyl Mixtures, Xylazine, and New Drug Trends as We Near the End of 2025

    633 words|3.2 min read|

    The drug landscape in Pennsylvania is changing quickly. Substances are becoming more potent, more unpredictable, and more frequently contaminated with dangerous additives. These changes affect [...]

  • Mid adult woman talks about something during a support group or group therapy meeting at Silvermist Recovery in PA

    Why Gender Specific Treatment Matters in Addiction Recovery

    681 words|3.4 min read|

    Addiction affects everyone differently, but gender plays a meaningful role in how substance use develops and how people heal. Men and women often carry different [...]

  • Young woman in costume setting sweet table for Halloween lunch.

    Spook Safe and Sober: Navigating Halloween in Recovery

    554 words|2.8 min read|

    Finding Balance During a Festive Season Halloween is full of excitement, energy and tradition—but for those in recovery, it can bring mixed emotions. Between parties, [...]

  • Going over their behavioral health benefits with allied trades

    Silvermist Is Now In-Network with Allied Trades Insurance

    491 words|2.5 min read|

    If you’ve been searching for rehabs that accept Allied Trades, Silvermist is proud to share that we are now in-network (INN) with Allied Trades. This [...]

  • Businessman working long hours at home

    Topamax and Alcohol Cravings: A First-Timer’s Guide (With How Silvermist Helps)

    877 words|4.4 min read|

    If you're thinking about getting help for alcohol use, maybe you've never been in treatment before. You might hear about Topamax® (generic: topiramate) as one [...]

  • lying in bed, ginger man getting up early, mad with the clock.

    The Importance of Sleep During Recovery

    791 words|4 min read|

    Quality sleep is one of the most powerful and often overlooked tools for healing from substance use disorder. At Silvermist, we emphasize holistic wellness because [...]

  • Vodka and redbull energy drinks in a can on a table

    The Risky Mix: Energy Drinks and Alcohol 

    531 words|2.7 min read|

    Energy drinks are designed to wake you up. Alcohol, on the other hand, is a depressant that slows you down. On their own, each can [...]

  • young woman sitting in chair with therapist for rational emotional behavior therapy

    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy: Understanding the Approach 

    525 words|2.6 min read|

    When it comes to mental health and addiction recovery, the way we think shapes how we feel and behave. Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is [...]

  • Man holding and breaking cigarette with sherm

    Sherm: The Dangerous Street Drug You Need to Know About 

    533 words|2.7 min read|

    In the world of illicit drugs, slang terms often mask the true dangers of a substance. One such example is Sherm—a street name for cigarettes [...]

  • Prescription Medication Medicine Pill Tablets quaaludes

    The History and Lasting Impact of Quaaludes on Drug Use 

    511 words|2.6 min read|

    Quaaludes, once known as the “disco drug” of the 1970s, were originally developed as a sedative and sleep aid. The brand name for the substance [...]

  • Why Recovering Alcoholics Use Alcohol-Free Mouthwash and Medications 

    650 words|3.3 min read|

    Recovery from alcohol addiction involves more than just quitting drinking. It requires a complete lifestyle shift—one that includes being mindful of everything that enters the [...]