5 Signs Your Loved One May Have a Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

January 5, 2022

A substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex condition that can influence almost every aspect of a person’s life, but recognizing a loved one’s “off” behavior early on can be difficult. A SUD is usually a hidden problem, and refusal to acknowledge it can keep an individual in their cycle…

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How to Navigate the Holidays When a Family Member Has a Substance Use Disorder

December 22, 2021

The holidays are often portrayed as joyous occasions where families come together and make new memories. However, the reality is that the holiday season can be a challenging and upsetting time for many families, especially those who have loved ones that struggle with substance use. Continue reading to learn about…

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Recovery Ridge: Substance Use Residential Treatment in Summersville, West Virginia

December 6, 2021

If you or a loved one struggles with a substance use disorder (SUD), a SUD residential treatment facility might be the right treatment option. SUD residential treatment facilities house and provide treatment to residents as well as provide much-needed peer support to help those in treatment transition safely back into…

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What is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?

November 23, 2021

Substance use disorders can control your life and become a vicious cycle that may feel impossible to break. However, at Seneca Health Services, we understand the struggles associated with substance use, and we are ready to help those struggling get their lives back on track. One way our medical professionals…

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How to Help a Child Struggling with a Mental Illness

November 9, 2021

There is nothing worse than watching your child suffer, and if you suspect your child is dealing with a mental illness, it can be challenging to know what steps to take. At Seneca Health Services, we offer adolescent and child outpatient services. We are here for you and your child.…

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Anxiety Disorders: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

October 27, 2021

We all feel a little anxious now and then. But if you experience anxiety daily, you may have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults, or 18 percent of the population, each year. Although only 36 percent of…

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How to Start Healing After Experiencing Domestic Violence

October 13, 2021

Healing from the trauma of domestic violence can be challenging. You may experience feelings of fear, numbness or other upsetting and traumatic emotions. During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we want you to remember that you are not alone. Through counseling and support groups for domestic violence survivors, you can…

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What is Peer Recovery Support?

September 29, 2021

Recovering from substance use disorder is a big step to take. Sometimes, you need an ally who knows firsthand what you are going through. That’s why we offer peer recovery support. At Seneca Health Services, we have multiple Peer Recovery Support Specialists that have experienced substance use treatment and recovery…

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5 Tips for Staying Resilient in Early Recovery

September 14, 2021

Early recovery from a substance use disorder is filled with many ups and downs. And sometimes, the journey may feel impossible, however, recovery is possible. At Seneca Health Services, we want you to remember that you are never alone — we are always here for you. Fortunately, there are ways…

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Inpatient vs. Outpatient Treatment for a Substance Use Disorder

August 30, 2021

At Seneca Health Services, we offer many types of substance use disorder (SUD) treatments for those struggling. Two of those treatments are inpatient and outpatient care. Although both treatments can help get lives back on track, with the end goal ultimately being leading a sober and substance-free life, one treatment…

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