
Is It Normal to Feel Numb All the Time? Understanding Emotional Shutdown, Burnout and Trauma Responses
1023 words|5.1 min read|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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]
